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Magnum P.I.

2018 – 2024Show5 seasons96 episodesTV-14

Action & AdventureDrama
56
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.4Metacritic484.0Rotten Tomatoes–81%

A thrilling, fast-paced drama series about everyday modern life and crime, with standout world-building.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Not for scares or big ideas.

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Episodes

5 seasons · 96 episodes · best: S4E20 "Close to Home" 8.6

Episodes

7.6
7.6
7.7
8.0
7.9

Story

He'll have you at aloha.

Thomas Magnum, a decorated former Navy SEAL, returns home from Afghanistan and applies his military skills to become a private investigator in Hawaii taking jobs no one else will—with the help of fellow vets T.C. Calvin and Rick Wright, and former MI:6 agent, Juliet Higgins.

Feels like

  • Tropical Crime Procedural
  • Witty Ensemble Chemistry
  • Modern Magnum P.I. Reboot
  • High-Energy Action Comedy
  • Scenic Hawaii Backdrop
  • Episodic Mystery Solving
  • Charismatic Lead Performance
  • Lighthearted Tone
  • Tech-Savvy Investigation
  • Friendship Dynamics

Cast

24 of 600 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Bryan Spicer, Eagle Egilsson, Ruba Nadda
Written by
Eric Guggenheim, Gene Hong, Peter M. Lenkov
Music by
Keith Power

Everyone

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Facts

September 24, 2018 · January 3, 2024 · Ended

First aired
September 24, 2018
Last aired
January 3, 2024
Status
Ended
Length
5 seasons · 96 episodes
Age rating
TV-14
Content
Violence, Strong Language
Genres
Action & Adventure, Drama, Crime
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
74 countries

Tropes

Gold Digger, Who's on First?, The Voice +9

  • Gold Digger
  • Who's on First?
  • The Voice
  • Took a Level in Kindness
  • Beard of Sorrow
  • Slobs Versus Snobs
  • Cliffhanger
  • Manchild
  • Woman Scorned
  • Twisted Echo Cut
  • "Rashomon"-Style
  • Arrested for Heroism

12 of 220 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 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.?

The Roku

In the United States, Magnum P.I. is free with ads on The Roku. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 19 other countries.

Is Magnum P.I. worth watching?

56
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 56 (IMDb 6.4 and Metacritic 48). Audiences rate it higher (62 out of 100) than critics (48).

Is Magnum P.I. okay for kids?

TV-14ViolenceStrong language

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

Can I half-watch Magnum P.I.?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 5 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

Will Magnum P.I. make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly situational comedy (8 of 10) and sharp wit (7 of 10).

What tropes does Magnum P.I. use?

Gold DiggerWho's on First?The VoiceTook a Level in KindnessBeard of SorrowSlobs Versus SnobsCliffhangerManchildWoman ScornedTwisted Echo Cut"Rashomon"-StyleArrested for Heroismand 208 more

TV Tropes lists 220 tropes for it, including Gold Digger, Who's on First?, and The Voice.