Magnum P.I.

Magnum P.I.

He'll have you at aloha.

Created by Peter M. Lenkov, Eric Guggenheim

On NBC, CBS

2018–20245 seasons96 episodes7.6 / 10

A warm, action-adventure procedural set in Hawaii that balances military-veteran camaraderie with lighthearted case-of-the-week storytelling and tropical beauty.

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.

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  • Does Magnum P.I. leave you hopeful? Yes. More hopeful than 81% of series.

  • Is Magnum P.I. easy watching? Yes. More comforting than 79% of series.

  • Is Magnum P.I. sad? Not especially. Less sad than 63% of series.

  • Is Magnum P.I. scary? Not especially. Less frightening than 59% of series.

  • Is Magnum P.I. violent? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

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Rarity46

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Surprise28

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Love47

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