Magnum PI - reboot

Edward64 · 05-17-2018, 03:06 PM

I'll watch it for old times sake but tbh, not too hopeful that it'll capture my interest like in the past.

'Magnum P.I.' Trailer Has Lots Of Close Shaves And No Big Mustache | HuffPost

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The new Magnum appears to still love revving up his red Ferrari and courting danger in Hawaii ― but doesn’t seem keen on 21st-century ride-sharing.

After his Ferrari gets wrecked in the preview, he says he needs a car.

To which the new Higgins (British actress Perdita Weeks) replies, “Call an Uber.”

“What am I, 19?” the PI fires back.

“Magnum P.I.” is slated for Mondays on CBS’ fall schedule.

Take it for a spin for old time’s sake.

Most memorable episodes are S8 Ep8 "Unfinished Business" and S4 Ep1 "Home from the Sea"

BBT · 05-17-2018, 04:53 PM

The original had such a great blend of personal drama mixed with quirky humor. Going to be hard to replicate that, especially without Tom Selleck.

Wish they would have changed the name and changed the situation up a little bit.

CrimsonFox · 05-17-2018, 10:06 PM

NO f-ing way!

I hate hollywood

that show had such an amazing cast....you cannot replicate an emsemble like that.

then again they'll just fill it with dumb uber jokes and crap...

Jonathan hillerman cannot be replicated!

JonInMiddleGA · 05-18-2018, 01:11 AM

Nice to see the dobermans chasing him again though, very nice touch

I don't see this lasting very long but the trailer appears to be making a reasonable attempt at doing it some sort of justice at least.

Ryche · 05-18-2018, 07:46 AM

Oh boy, the CBS reboot treatment. May as well call it CSI Hawaii

Thomkal · 05-18-2018, 08:53 AM

Have to say I'm not a big fan of these revivals. Rather see new shows than revisiting Memory Lane. But seems like all the networks are going there now-Just today I've seen news about revivals of Murphy Brown and Charmed.

Ryche · 05-19-2018, 12:14 AM

Oh god, watched the trailer and I think it's even worse than I anticipated. The idea isn't bad, but don't try making it Magnum PI because it's so not.

Edward64 · 05-19-2018, 07:05 AM

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Originally Posted by CrimsonFox

Jonathan hillerman cannot be replicated!

I do like how they kept Zeus & Apollo.

Replacing Higgins with a female actress will be tricky but I actually like that twist.

BTW - so is Higgins the Robin Masters or not? I vote not.

Toddzilla · 05-19-2018, 09:49 AM

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Originally Posted by JonInMiddleGA

Nice to see the dobermans chasing him again though, very nice touch.

That was exactly my thought.

Edward64 · 10-09-2018, 07:50 AM

I've now watched a couple episodes. I do think it is somewhat true to the orig Magnum in its story lines but I'm not feeling the love.

Its may be me where I've outgrown it and/or what worked in the 80's don't really work today. And to be fair, there were some orig Magnum episodes that were just kinda eh also.

It won't be on my must-see-TV but I'll watch it if there is nothing else going on ... (I do hope it gets better, more engaging).

JPhillips · 10-09-2018, 08:01 AM

There can be no Magnum without a mustache.

BishopMVP · 10-09-2018, 12:38 PM

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Originally Posted by JPhillips

There can be no Magnum without a mustache.

Exactly what I said when I saw a commercial for it!

thealmighty · 10-12-2018, 10:24 PM

I watched the first one a bit ago. I thought it sucked and quit watching.

Glengoyne · 10-14-2018, 10:28 AM

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Originally Posted by thealmighty

I watched the first one a bit ago. I thought it sucked and quit watching.

+1

05-18-2018, 01:11 AM	#4
JonInMiddleGA Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Behind Enemy Lines in Athens, GA	Nice to see the dobermans chasing him again though, very nice touch I don't see this lasting very long but the trailer appears to be making a reasonable attempt at doing it some sort of justice at least. __________________ "I lit another cigarette. Unless I specifically inform you to the contrary, I am always lighting another cigarette." - from a novel by Martin Amis

05-18-2018, 07:46 AM	#5
Ryche College Benchwarmer Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Highlands Ranch, CO, USA	Oh boy, the CBS reboot treatment. May as well call it CSI Hawaii __________________ Some knots are better left untied.

05-18-2018, 08:53 AM	#6
Thomkal Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Surfside Beach,SC USA	Have to say I'm not a big fan of these revivals. Rather see new shows than revisiting Memory Lane. But seems like all the networks are going there now-Just today I've seen news about revivals of Murphy Brown and Charmed. __________________ Coastal Carolina Baseball-2016 National Champion! 10/17/20-Coastal Football ranked in Top 25 for first time!

05-19-2018, 12:14 AM	#7
Ryche College Benchwarmer Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Highlands Ranch, CO, USA	Oh god, watched the trailer and I think it's even worse than I anticipated. The idea isn't bad, but don't try making it Magnum PI because it's so not. __________________ Some knots are better left untied.

10-09-2018, 08:01 AM	#11
JPhillips General Manager Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Newburgh, NY	There can be no Magnum without a mustache. __________________ To love someone is to strive to accept that person exactly the way he or she is, right here and now.. - Mr. Rogers

05-17-2018, 04:53 PM	#2
BBT H.S. Freshman Team Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Katy, TX	The original had such a great blend of personal drama mixed with quirky humor. Going to be hard to replicate that, especially without Tom Selleck. Wish they would have changed the name and changed the situation up a little bit.

05-17-2018, 10:06 PM	#3
CrimsonFox Head Coach Join Date: Dec 2009	NO f-ing way! I hate hollywood that show had such an amazing cast....you cannot replicate an emsemble like that. then again they'll just fill it with dumb uber jokes and crap... Jonathan hillerman cannot be replicated!

10-09-2018, 07:50 AM	#10
Edward64 Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2005	I've now watched a couple episodes. I do think it is somewhat true to the orig Magnum in its story lines but I'm not feeling the love. Its may be me where I've outgrown it and/or what worked in the 80's don't really work today. And to be fair, there were some orig Magnum episodes that were just kinda eh also. It won't be on my must-see-TV but I'll watch it if there is nothing else going on ... (I do hope it gets better, more engaging).

10-12-2018, 10:24 PM	#13
thealmighty Pro Starter Join Date: May 2003 Location: heaven	I watched the first one a bit ago. I thought it sucked and quit watching. __________________ Check out The Unofficial FOFC Movie Guide Here

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