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Magnum, P.I.

1980 – 1988Show8 seasons162 episodesTV-14

CrimeDrama
83
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.5Metacritic–8.8Rotten Tomatoes–96%

A nostalgic, wholesome crime series about crime and mystery, with standout score.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

Skip it if you want dark or edgy material

Where to watch

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Not for scares, tears or brutality.

Shows with

Episodes

8 seasons · 162 episodes · best: S3E1 "Did You See the Sunrise?" 9.0

Episodes

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7.5
7.8
7.7
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7.7
8.0
8.1

Story

He's a Hellraiser in Paradise.

A private investigator who works when he wants, lives in a beachfront estate in Hawaii, drives a posh Ferrari, runs up an unlimited tab at a swank bar, and charms attractive women in peril - that's the lifestyle of Thomas Magnum, aka Magnum, P.I.

Feels like

  • Iconic 80s Detective Series
  • Tropical Hawaii Setting
  • Charming Rogue Protagonist
  • Warm Male Friendship Dynamics
  • Classic Crime Procedural
  • High Rewatchability Comfort TV
  • Stylized Action & Mystery
  • Nostalgic Pop Culture Artifact
  • Lighthearted Tone with Serious Stakes

Cast

24 of 539 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Ray Austin, Michael Vejar, Ivan Dixon
Written by
Reuben Leder, Chris Abbott, Donald P. Bellisario
Produced by
Chas. Floyd Johnson, Nick Thiel, Andrew Schneider
Music by
Frank Denson

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

December 11, 1980 · May 1, 1988 · Ended

First aired
December 11, 1980
Last aired
May 1, 1988
Status
Ended
Length
8 seasons · 162 episodes
Age rating
TV-14
Content
Violence, Strong Language, Sexual Content
Genres
Crime, Drama, Mystery
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
13 countries

Tropes

The Un-Reveal, Names to Run Away from Really Fast, Not-So-Fake Prop Weapon +9

  • The Un-Reveal
  • Names to Run Away from Really Fast
  • Not-So-Fake Prop Weapon
  • He Who Must Not Be Seen
  • Monochrome Casting
  • Time-Shifted Actor
  • Family-Unfriendly Death
  • Retired Badass
  • Near-Death Clairvoyance
  • The Münchausen
  • Career-Ending Injury
  • Bastard Begetter

12 of 220 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Magnum, P.I.?"

Questions about Magnum, P.I.

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Magnum, P.I.?

In the United States, you can rent or buy Magnum, P.I. from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. It streams in 6 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is Magnum, P.I. worth watching?

83
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 83 (IMDb 7.5).

Does Magnum, P.I. get better after season 1?

Yes: season 1 has an IMDb average of 7.5, and season 8 peaks at 8.1. The highest-rated episode is Did You See the Sunrise? (season 3, episode 1) at 9.0, and the lowest is The Ugliest Dog in Hawaii (season 1, episode 8) at 6.6.

Is Magnum, P.I. okay for kids?

TV-14ViolenceStrong languageSexual content

Yes: it's rated TV-14 in the United States for violence, strong language, and sexual content, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

How long does it take to watch Magnum, P.I.?

122 h

About 122 hours: 162 episodes in 8 seasons of about 45 minutes each, aired from 1980 to 1988.

Can I half-watch Magnum, P.I.?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 4 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

Will I feel good after watching Magnum, P.I.?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting series: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for hopefulness and 8 for wholesome.