CBS Renews ‘Magnum P.I.’, ‘FBI’ & ‘The Neighborhood’ For 2nd Seasons
CBS has handed out 2nd Seasons to three of its freshman dramas – ‘Magnum P.I.‘, ‘FBI‘ & ‘The Neighborhood‘ – the US broadcast has announced.
‘Magnum P.I.’ is a modern take on the classic series centring on Thomas Magnum (Jay Hernandez – ‘Scandal’, ‘Suicide Squad’), a decorated former Navy SEAL who, upon returning home from Afghanistan, repurposes his military skills to become a private investigator. A charming rogue, an American hero and a die-hard Detroit Tigers fan, Magnum lives in a guest cottage on Robin’s Nest, the luxurious estate where he works as a security consultant to supplement his P.I. business. ‘Magnum P.I.‘ is currently airing Wednesday nights at 9pm on Sky One.
‘FBI’ is a fast-paced drama about the inner workings of the New York office of the Federal Bureau of Investigation. This elite unit brings to bear all their talents, intellect, and technical expertise on major cases in order to keep New York and the country safe. Born into a multigenerational law enforcement family, Special Agent Maggie Bell (Missy Peregrym – ‘Rookie Blue’) commits deeply to the people she works with as well as those she protects. Her partner is Special Agent Omar Adom ‘OA’ Zidan (Zeeko Zaki – ’24: Legacy’), a West Point graduate via Bushwick who spent two years undercover for the DEA before being cherry-picked by the FBI. Overseeing them is Special Agent in Charge, Dana Mosier (Sela Ward – ‘House’, ‘CSI: NY’), who operates under intense pressure 24/7/365 and has undeniable command authority. ‘FBI‘ has been picked up by Sky Witness and will air in 2019, although no exact date has been set yet.
‘The Neighborhood’ stars ‘New Girl’s Max Greenfield as Dave Johnson, a good-natured, professional conflict negotiator. When his wife, Gemma (Beth Behrs – ‘2 Broke Girls’), gets a job as a school principal in L.A., they move from Michigan with their young son, Grover (Hank Greenspan), unfazed that their new dream home is located in a community quite different from their small town. Their opinionated next-door neighbour, Calvin Butler (Cedric The Entertainer), is wary of the newcomers, certain that the Johnsons will disrupt the culture on the block. However, Calvin’s gracious wife, Tina (Tichina Arnold – ‘Martin’, ‘Everybody Hates Chris’), rolls out the welcome wagon; their chipper younger son, Marty (Marcel Spears – ‘The Mayor’), thinks the Johnsons could be good for the community; and their unemployed older son, Malcolm (Sheaun McKinney – ‘Vice Principals’, ‘Snowfall’), finds Dave may finally be someone who understands him. Dave realizes that fitting into their new community is more complex than he expected, but if he can find a way to connect with Calvin, they have an excellent chance of making their new neighbourhood their home. ‘The Neighborhood‘ does not yet have a UK broadcaster, however, this renewal may help change that. We’ll let you know when we hear more.
