Magnum P.I.

Magnum P.I was my favorite show going up. I own all the seasons and watch them all at least 3 times a year. The original series is over 40 years old, and while excellent...it is not relevant to anyone born after it went into syndication. This is simply the updating of a classic show with current references, the advancement of technology, cars, and style of today ( not saying it's better, just different) Its not trying to copy the original shows magic and characters, just updating an idea from the past. While there may some bugs to iron out, I'm going to give try and let it stand on it's own merits, while not expecting my old favorite show to be reborn. This will never be the original ( and that's good) but I'll give it a chance ... maybe you should as well.

I understand the concept of reviving the series. It was insanely popular, and you are already filming Hawaii 5-0, so it's a no brainer. My biggest gripe, the casting is horrible! No charisma (no Tom Selleck look alike), no chemistry, unbelievable situations, just blah! Liked the scenery!

I got douche chills when I originally saw the new series trailer. It typified a lot of what I find wrong with Hollywood these days! I watched the pilot and it was as underwhelming and ill conceived as expected. Why not go full PC and make T.C. a female combat pilot and Rick trans gender while they are at it? Anxiously awaiting that re boot of "F Troop" starring David Hasselhoff and Kevin Hart. All the enjoyment of drinking warm, flat soda. Ugh...Meh! Hollywood really can screw up toast!

So, since CBS moved the new Magnum PI to Friday night, after Hawaii 5-0, I decided to give it another look. I had stuck through S1E1&E2 back in September of 2018. I gave it 3 stars. I was very disappointed with all of the characters ant the writers. I have watched the last 4 episodes as reruns, and it is growing on me. Not as much as the remake of Hawaii 5-0 but I'm interested to see where this will go.

We couldn't image anyone other than Tom Selleck being Magnum; however, Jay Hernandez puts his own spin on the character with his own charming style. We have come to really like him, and the two guys who play his buddies. Good choice making Higgins female. She is very dynamic. Hope this series continues, as we are very much enjoying it.