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A CBS crime drama, Magnum PI stars Jay Hernandez, Perdita Weeks, Zachary Knighton, Stephen Hill, Tim Kang, and Amy Hill. The mystery thriller centers on former Navy SEAL Thomas Magnum (Hernandez), who is back from Afghanistan and working as a private investigator. Magnum lives in a guest cottage on the Robin’s Nest estate in Oahu, where he also serves as a security consultant. With his team at the ready, a vintage Ferrari at his disposal, and his trademark aviator sunglasses, Magnum is always ready to crack the next case.
The series launched in September to a 1.16 in the 18-49 demographic with 8.12 million viewers. The numbers have fallen quite a bit since then and the 13 episodes have averaged a 0.96 in the demo with 6.07 million. Compared to the 21 scripted CBS shows, Magnum PI ranks ninth in the demo and has done significantly better in the timeslot than last year’s occupants (cancelled sitcoms like Kevin Can Wait, Superior Donuts, 9JKL, and Living Biblically).
CBS also renewed two other freshman shows – FBI and The Neighborhood — for the 2019-20 season. “Each of these distinctive shows has made their mark in a variety of ways,” said Kelly Kahl, President, CBS Entertainment. “Our goals this season were to introduce new series that audiences are passionate about, add more strength to a winning schedule and create more inclusive programming.” Thom Sherman, Senior Executive Vice President of Programming added, “We’re thrilled by the creative direction and performance of these three shows as they continue to grow in popularity and resonate with the Network’s viewers.”
The network has not renewed Sunday’s God Friended Me for a second season yet but a renewal is expected. Renewals of Happy Together and Murphy Brown are seen as more of a longshot.
What do you think? Do you like the new version of Magnum PI on CBS? Are you glad that it’s been renewed for a second season? Did you expect it to be cancelled, instead?
I watch this with my sons. I think the characters are positive male role models. There aren’t a lot of those modeled in TV shows.
LOVE this show so very happy
Love the New Magnum PI show. Can’t wait to see the first episode of Season 2!
It is a GREAT show;and, I am really happy it will return
Missing Magnum hope to see it back on the air. The cast and episodes are awesome. LM
As in the other posts, Magnum was a great show and rivaled the original with Tom Selleck. Totally surprised that the season ended so abruptly and look forward to the next season. When searching on ATT UVerse under Magnum PI, nothing came up which was a surprise; nothing on On Demand either!
I have been missing Magnum PI! I keep checking, but instead there is some stupid show on. I wasn’t sure I liked it at first. After a few shows, I really got into it, and now it’s gone. It was becoming one of my favorite shows!
Really love the new Magnum PI
I love that show and can’t wait for it to start again.
I’d like to know why Magnum PI was only on for like three Mondays in a row and now there’s the code I look forward to my Magnum in my Hawaii Five-O and I don’t like all these short Seasons because there’s either specials on or other new shows very irritating
I realy enjoy the show, and look forward to the next season.
Love the Magnum PI series. It is enjoyable to watch and one of the few things my husband will watch with me. I only wish the seasons were longer, like in the “old days.”
Love the show missed not seeing it in May. Please put back on . Thanks.
Love the show!
I so enjoy this show and look forward to it every Monday evening. I’ve really missed it the last few weeks and want to know when it’s coming back. (Yes, it had a slow start the first few weeks; however, the greatly improved story lines have made up for that missed time.)