Magnum P.I. (2018 TV series)

Magnum P.I.
Genre Crime drama
Based on Magnum, P.I.
by Donald P. Bellisario
Glen A. Larson
Developed by
Starring
Composer(s)
Country of origin United States
Original language(s) English
No. of seasons 1
No. of episodes 3 (list of episodes)
Production
Executive producer(s)
  • John Davis
  • John Fox
  • Eric Guggenheim
  • Peter M. Lenkov
  • Justin Lin
  • Danielle Woodrow
Producer(s) Craig Cannold
Running time 45 minutes
Production company(s)
Distributor NBCUniversal Television Distribution[1]
Release
Original network CBS
Original release September 24, 2018 (2018-09-24) – present (present)
External links
Website

Magnum P.I. is an American crime drama television series developed by Peter M. Lenkov and Eric Guggenheim. It is a reboot of the series of the same name created by Donald P. Bellisario and Glen A. Larson, which aired from 1980 to 1988. It stars Jay Hernandez as the title character alongside Perdita Weeks, Zachary Knighton, Stephen Hill,[2] and Tim Kang. The pilot was directed by Justin Lin[3] It was ordered to series on May 11, 2018, and premiered September 24, 2018, on CBS.

Cast

Main

  • Jay Hernandez as Thomas Magnum, a former Navy Seal who works as a security consultant for the successful novelist Robin Masters and a private investigator.
  • Perdita Weeks as Juliet Higgins, a former MI6 agent who is major-domo to Robin Masters, she and Magnum bicker but become allies.
  • Zachary Knighton as Orville "Rick" Wright, an ex-Marine who runs his own bar and is also a playboy.
  • Stephen Hill as Theodore "TC" Calvin, an ex-Marine helicopter pilot who runs helicopter tours of Hawaii and is a member of Magnum's team.
  • Amy Hill as Kumu, the cultural curator of Robin Masters' estate.
  • Tim Kang as Detective Gordon Katsumoto, Magnum's ally.

Recurring

Guest

Episodes

No.TitleDirected byWritten byOriginal air dateProd.
code		US viewers
(millions)
1"I Saw the Sun Rise"Justin LinPeter M. Lenkov & Eric GuggenheimSeptember 24, 2018 (2018-09-24)MPI1018.12[6]
2"From the Head Down"Karen GaviolaPeter M. Lenkov & Eric GuggenheimOctober 1, 2018 (2018-10-01)MPI1026.23[7]
Magnum helps Dan (Carl Weathers), a struggling fisherman and fellow veteran, when his 300-pound tuna worth $350,000 is stolen, and he discovers that the thief needs Magnum's help as well.
3"The Woman Who Never Died"Sylvain WhiteJoe GazzamOctober 8, 2018 (2018-10-08)MPI1036.08[8]
4"Six Paintings, One Frame"[9]Antonio NegretAshley GableOctober 15, 2018 (2018-10-15)MPI104TBD
5"Sudden Death"[10]David GrossmanDavid FuryOctober 22, 2018 (2018-10-22)MPI106TBD
6"Death is Only Temporary"[11]Duane ClarkGene Hong & Scarlett LaceyOctober 29, 2018 (2018-10-29)MPI105TBD

Production

Development

On October 20, 2017, CBS announced a pilot commitment for a remake of the original series to be written by Peter M. Lenkov and Eric Guggenheim. The pilot would be co-produced by CBS Studios and Universal Television, the latter of which holds the rights to the original series.[12] In February 2018, CBS announced that pilot production had been greenlit. Justin Lin was set to direct.[13][14]

On May 11, 2018, the network picked up the series.[15] Co-creator and executive producer Peter M. Lenkov will serve as the showrunner. On May 16, 2018, CBS released a first video trailer for new series. The pilot episode was aired as a special preview prior to the series San Diego Comic-Con panel.[16]

On July 19, 2018, Lenkov announced that multiple crossovers have been planned with the ninth season of Hawaii Five-0. Lenkov confirmed that Kimee Balmilero and Taylor Wily will make guest appearances as their Hawaii Five-0 characters, medical examiner Noelani Cunha and entrepreneur Kamekona Tupuola respectively. Balmilero is set to appear in episode one while Wily is set to appear in episode two. Meanwhile, Alex O'Loughlin's character, Steve McGarrett, is set to cross paths with Hernandez's character later in the season.[4][5]

On Wednesday, August 22, 2018, with the anticipated landfall of Hurricane Lane, a Category 4 hurricane, in Hawaii CBS reported that they "were closely monitoring the situation" but that production would continue as planned.[17][18] The following day CBS temporarily shut down production of both Magnum P.I. and Hawaii Five-0 until further notice.[19][20]

Casting

On February 20, 2018, Jay Hernandez was announced as the new Magnum.[21] It was announced on March 2, 2018 that Perdita Weeks will play Juliet Higgins.[22] According to a May 16, 2018 announcement, Magnum's best friend from U.S. Marines, Rick Wright, will be portrayed by Zachary Knighton.[23] Three days later, it was announced that another one of Magnum's friends, Theodore "T.C." Calvin, will be played by Stephen Hill.[24] On July 20, 2018, it was announced that Tim Kang would join the cast as Honolulu PD detective Gordon Katsumoto, who will develop a friendly rivalry with Magnum as they work cases.[25] Finally, it was announced on July 25, 2018 that Amy Hill had been cast in a recurring role.[26] Hill and Kang both debuted in the series' third episode.

Filming

Following production of the pilot earlier in the year, filming for the first season began on July 23, 2018 with a traditional Hawaiian blessing.[27]

Reception

Critical response

Magnum P.I. has been met with mixed reviews. On review aggregation Rotten Tomatoes, the series holds an approval rating of 53% with an average rating of 5.88/10, based on 15 reviews. The website's critical consensus reads, "The rebooted Magnum P.I. may not be quite distinctive enough to hold up to comparisons with its source material, but a charismatic star, slickly staged action, and a handful of modern twists hint at greater potential."[28] Metacritic, which uses a weighted average, assigned the series a score of 47 out of 100 based on 16 critics, indicating "mixed or average reviews."[29]

Ratings

No. Title Air dateRating/share
(18–49)		Viewers
(millions)		DVR
(18–49)		DVR viewers
(millions)		Total
(18–49)		Total viewers
(millions)
1 "I Saw the Sun Rise" September 24, 20181.2/58.12[6]0.73.861.911.99[30]
2 "From the Head Down" October 1, 20180.9/46.23[7]TBDTBDTBDTBD
3 "The Woman Who Never Died" October 8, 20180.9/46.08[8]TBDTBDTBDTBD

References

  1. ↑ Andreeva, Nellie (May 18, 2018). "Upfronts 2018: Network Ownership Peaks, Digital Rights Demands Increase As Volume & License Fees Slide".
  2. ↑ Andreeva, Nellie (May 11, 2018). "'Magnum P.I.', 'God Friended Me' & 'The Red Line' Dramas Get CBS Series Orders". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved May 11, 2018.
  3. ↑ Andreeva, Nellie (February 7, 2018). "'Magnum P.I': Justin Lin To Direct CBS Pilot Reboot". Deadline Hollywood.
  4. 1 2 Surette, Tim (July 19, 2018). "The No-Brainer Magnum P.I.-Hawaii Five-0 Crossover Will Happen, Obviously". TV Guide. Retrieved July 23, 2018.
  5. 1 2 Rice, Lynette (July 19, 2018). "'Magnum P.I.' will do a crossover episode with 'Hawaii Five-0,' producer promises". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved July 23, 2018.
  6. 1 2 Welch, Alex (September 25, 2018). "'The Big Bang Theory' adjusts up, 'The Good Doctor' adjusts down: Monday final ratings". TV by the Numbers. Retrieved September 25, 2018.
  7. 1 2 Welch, Alex (October 2, 2018). "'The Voice' adjusts up, 'The Good Doctor' and 'Dancing with the Stars' adjust down: Monday final ratings". TV by the Numbers. Retrieved October 2, 2018.
  8. 1 2 Welch, Alex (October 9, 2018). "'Bull' and 'The Resident' adjust up, 'Manifest' and 'The Voice' adjust down: Monday final ratings". TV by the Numbers. Retrieved October 9, 2018.
  9. ↑ "(#MPI104) "Six Paintings, One Frame"". The Futon Critic. Retrieved September 27, 2018.
  10. ↑ "(#MPI106) "Sudden Death"". The Futon Critic. Retrieved October 11, 2018.
  11. ↑ "(#MPI105) "Death Is Only Temporary"". The Futon Critic. Retrieved October 11, 2018.
  12. ↑ Andreeva, Nellie (October 20, 2017). "'Magnum P.I.' Reboot In the Works At CBS". Deadline Hollywood.
  13. ↑ Andreeva, Nellie (January 26, 2018). "'Magnum P.I.' & 'Cagney And Lacey' Reboots, Cop Drama 'Chiefs' Get CBS Pilot Orders". Deadline Hollywood.
  14. ↑ Andreeva, Nellie (February 7, 2018). "'Magnum P.I': Justin Lin To Direct CBS Pilot Reboot". Deadline Hollywood.
  15. ↑ Andreeva, Nellie (May 11, 2018). "'Magnum P.I.', 'God Friended Me' & 'The Red Line' Dramas Get CBS Series Orders". Deadline Hollywood.
  16. ↑ Lenkov, Peter (July 19, 2018). "Comic-Con 2018: Stream Exclusive Video Of Magnum P.I. Panel". CBS (Interview). Interviewed by Kevin Frazier. San Diego Comic-Con. Retrieved July 23, 2018.
  17. ↑ Ramos, Dino-Rey; Petski, Denise (August 23, 2018). "'Hawaii-Five-O' & 'Magnum P.I.' Shut Down Production As Hurricane Lane Moves In – Update". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved August 24, 2018.
  18. ↑ Edwards, Chris (August 22, 2018). "Hawaii Five-0 and Magnum PI filming could be shut down by hurricane". Digital Spy. Retrieved August 23, 2018.
  19. ↑ Gonzalez, Sandra (August 23, 2018). "'Magnum P.I.,' 'Hawaii Five-0' shut down production ahead of Hurricane Lane". CNN. Retrieved August 24, 2018.
  20. ↑ Boucher, Ashley (August 23, 2018). "'Hawaii Five-0' and 'Magnum PI' Productions Shut Down for Hurricane Lane". The Wrap. Retrieved August 24, 2018.
  21. ↑ Andreeva, Nellie (February 20, 2018). "'Magnum P.I.': Jay Hernandez Cast As Thomas Magnum In CBS' Reboot Pilot". Deadline Hollywood.
  22. ↑ Andreeva, Nellie; Petski, Denise (March 2, 2018). "'Magnum P.I.': Perdita Weeks To Star As Juliet Higgins In CBS Reboot Pilot". Deadline Hollywood.
  23. ↑ Andreeva, Nellie (March 16, 2018). "'Magnum P.I.': Zachary Knighton To Play Rick In CBS Reboot Pilot". Deadline Hollywood.
  24. ↑ Petski, Denise (March 22, 2018). "'Magnum P.I.' Casts Stephen Hill; 'Dead Inside' Adds Myles Bullock". Deadline Hollywood.
  25. ↑ Ramos, Dino-Ray (July 24, 2018). "'Magnum P.I' Adds 'The Mentalist' Alum Tim Kang". Deadline Hollywood.
  26. ↑ Denise, Petski (July 25, 2018). "'Magnum P.I.': Amy Hill To Recur In CBS Reboot". Deadline Hollywood.
  27. ↑ Andrew, Kimi (July 23, 2018). "Filming for 'Magnum PI' reboot kicks off with Hawaiian blessing". Hawaii News Now. Retrieved July 23, 2018.
  28. ↑ "Magnum P.I.: Season 1". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved September 24, 2018.
  29. ↑ "Magnum P.I.: Season 1". Metacritic. Retrieved September 24, 2018.
  30. ↑ Pucci, Douglas (October 10, 2018). "Live+7 Weekly Ratings: 'Manifest' is Most-Watched NBC Drama Series Premiere in 19 Years". Programming Insider. Retrieved October 10, 2018.
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