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‘Magnum PI’ Cancelled After 4 Season By CBS, Alongside ‘Good Sam’ & ‘How We Roll’

by Dave Elliott

‘Magnum PI’ Cancelled After 4 Season By CBS

CBS also has the axe out tonight, as they cancel three shows – Magnum PI, Good Sam and ‘How We Roll’, although only ‘Magnum’ aired in the UK.

‘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.

Alongside Hernandez, the series stars Perdita Weeks as Juliet Higgins, Zachary Knighton as Orville “Rick” Wright, Stephen Hill as Theodore “T.C.” Calvin, Amy Hill as Teuila “Kumu” Tuileta, and Tim Kang as HPD Detective Gordon Katsumoto.

Whilst both ‘Good Sam’ and ‘How We Roll’ had been struggling in the ratings, so seemed likely for the chopping block, ‘Magnum’s numbers were actually pretty good. Unfortunately, Universal Television, not CBS, are the lead studio for the drama, and the two sides could not reach an agreement this time around over the license fee, which led to it getting the axe. CBS has already handed over sacks of cash to Universal this month, giving multi-season renewals to the ‘FBI’ franchise and ‘The Equalizer’, which are also made by Universal TV. It seems they had reached their limit.

Magnum PI‘ aired on Sky Max in the UK.

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7 comments

Maholo👤 Guest May 13, 2022 - 3:04 pm

So sad to see Magnum PI being cancelled, especially after losing MacGyver and Hawaii Five-O as well. A 5th season of Magnum would have held so much potential for all the characters. And I wanted to see if Matsumoto would have to leave the police and team up with Magnum and Higgins as another PI. It sure was great while it lasted!

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Dawn👤 Guest May 13, 2022 - 2:29 pm

I personally love watching this programme and am sorry to hear it’s been cancelled. They ditched Macgyer and Hawaii 5 o as well all good shows. Would definitely sign a petition to bring them back.

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CLIVE👤 Guest May 13, 2022 - 12:43 pm

Magnum should be able to carry on brilliant programme stopped as usual when we get a good programme às per usual (RUBBISH) PEDITA WEEKS YUM YUM Producer socks.

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Lisa Lyons👤 Guest May 13, 2022 - 11:38 am

Devastating is right! Such a great version and we’ll miss it!

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Ross Macleod👤 Guest May 12, 2022 - 8:59 pm

This is devastating news there should be a campaign to save magnum p.i. how many good shows are under the axe outrageous

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Susan Faherty👤 Guest May 26, 2022 - 2:25 pm

Why can’t we have another season? Magnum PI season 5? You already cancelled Hawaii 5-0

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steven bruce👤 Guest May 12, 2022 - 8:52 pm

Lot shows get cannel later

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