Magnum P.I. (2018 TV series) season 3 explained

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The third season of the crime and action drama Magnum P.I. premiered on December 4, 2020, on CBS, for the 2020–21 United States network television schedule. The series is a remake of the 1980 series of the same name and centers on Thomas Magnum, a former Navy SEAL who works as a private investigator and solves mysteries with his business partner Juliet Higgins and other friends. It stars Jay Hernandez, Perdita Weeks, Zachary Knighton, Stephen Hill, Amy Hill, and Tim Kang. The season was ordered on May 8, 2020. It was later revealed that the season would only consist of 16 episodes as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic in the United States. Multiple Hawaii Five-0 stars appeared as their Hawaii Five-0 characters in minor crossover events throughout the season and a possible crossover between the series and MacGyver was discussed by the writers. Magnum P.I., Hawaii Five-0, and MacGyver are collectively referred to as the Lenkov-verse.

This is the first season not to feature co-developer Peter M. Lenkov as co-showrunner and executive producer after he was fired over allegations for a toxic work environment. Eric Guggenheim, who also co-developed the series and served as co-showrunner and executive producer alongside Lenkov, took over the main day-to-day operations of the series. In addition, Gene Hong, a writer and executive producer for the series, also became a co-showrunner. Production crew from Hawaii Five-0, including a writer, a line producer, and a cinematographer, moved to the series after Hawaii Five-0s cancellation. The season premiere, "Double Jeopardy," was watched by 5.50 million viewers.

Cast and characters

Main

Recurring

Notable guests

Crossover

See also: List of Hawaii Five-0 (2010 TV series) characters.

Episodes

See also: List of Magnum, P.I. (2018 TV series) episodes. The number in the "No. overall" column refers to the episode's number within the overall series, whereas the number in the "No. in season" column refers to the episode's number within this particular season. Numerous episodes are named after similarly named episodes from the original series. "Production code" refers to the order in which the episodes were produced while "U.S. viewers (millions)" refers to the number of viewers in the U.S. in millions who watched the episode as it was aired.

Crossovers

Following the cancellation of Hawaii Five-0 in early 2020, numerous actors from the series still made appearances throughout the season, most notably Kimee Balmilero who recurred in the season as Dr. Noelani Cunha.[1] In addition Shawn Mokuahi Garnett appeared in two episodes of the season as Flippa[2] [3] and Dennis Chun appeared as Honolulu Police Department Sergeant Duke Lukela in the seasons fourth episode.[4]

Production

Development

On May 6, 2020, CBS renewed Magnum P.I. for a third season, along with eighteen other series including MacGyver, the second and only other remaining series from the Lenkov-verse after the cancellation of Hawaii Five-0.[5] On July 7, 2020, it was revealed that co-showrunner, executive producer, and co-developer Peter M. Lenkov would not have any involvement in the season after being fired from CBS over toxic work environment allegations.[6] Lenkov was originally expected to continue work on the series for another year after signing a three-year deal with CBS Television Studios in 2018.[7] [8] Lucas Till who portrays the title character of Angus MacGyver on MacGyver stated that Lenkov made him suicidal and constantly body shamed him.[9] Lenkov's lawyers initially denied all allegations.[10] Lenkov later responded to the situation by stating "It's difficult to hear that the working environment I ran was not the working environment my colleagues deserved, and for that, I am deeply sorry. I accept responsibility for what I am hearing and am committed to doing the work that is required to do better and be better."[11] Lenkov still received writing credits for various episodes throughout the season written prior to his termination.[12] Numerous production staff moved to the series also following the cancellation of Hawaii Five-0 including co-showrunner of its final season, David Wolkove, a line producer, and editors.[13] Eight different writers wrote episodes throughout the season.[14] Gene Hong replaced Lenkov as co-showrunner joining other co-showrunner Eric Guggenheim who also co-developed and executive-produces for the series.[15] On October 27, 2020, it was reported that the season would have a reduced episode order of sixteen-episodes as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.[16] The season's main storylines revolved around a post-pandemic world; however, its effects continue to play a part in storylines throughout the season.[17]

Filming

On July 1, 2020, it was revealed that the series was eyeing a delayed mid-August start date to begin filming as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.[18] Previous seasons had begun filming in July.[19] [20] In August 2020, it was announced that the series had been given permission to begin filming but had yet to set a start date;[21] September 14, was later stated as a tentative start date to filming.[22] Filming for the season began two days later on September 16, 2020, with a traditional Hawaiian blessing.[23] COVID-19 protocols were required on set including the wearing of masks, social distancing, COVID testing, and reduced cast and crew on set.[24] Due to the limited numbers of extras allowed on the set, crowd replication visual effects were used as a replacement.[25] Kurt Jones, a cinematographer for the season, who also worked on Hawaii Five-0, directed the fifteenth produced episode of the season.[26] Filming on the season concluded on March 4, 2021.[27]

Casting

On October 16, 2020, it was announced that Jay Ali had been cast in a recurring role for the season as Dr. Ethan Shah, a love interest for the character of Juliet Higgins.[28] [29] It was later revealed that Lance Lim would also recur throughout the season as Dennis Katsumoto, the son of Detective Gordon Katsumoto.[30] Roger E. Mosley, who portrayed Theodore Calvin on the original Magnum, P.I. reprised his role as John Booky from the first season of the rebooted series.[31] Dennis Chun, who portrayed various minor characters on the original series also returned as Honolulu Police Department Sergeant Duke Lukela.[32] Christopher Thornton, Kimee Balmilero, and Shawn Mokuahi Garnett continue to recur in the series after being introduced in the first season.[33] [34] Bobby Lee and Janel Parrish also reprised their roles after both being introduced as characters in the second season.[35] [36]

Release

When CBS revealed its fall schedule for the 2020–2021 broadcast season it was revealed that Magnum P.I. would keep the timeslot it held in the previous season of Friday's at 9:00 PM ET.[37] In October 2020, CBS announced premiere dates for its scripted series; Magnum P.I. and its Friday evening counterparts Blue Bloods and MacGyver remained absent from the schedule.[38] In November 2020, CBS gave the season a premiere date of December 4, 2020; delayed from its usual late-September premiere date as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.[39] The season aired three episodes in December 2020 before taking its regular mid-season break and returned in January 2021.[40] "The Lies We Tell," the seasons eleventh episode was originally scheduled to air on March 12, 2021.[41] When CBS chose to air a rebroadcast of Oprah with Meghan and Harry in its place the episode was rescheduled to be broadcast on March 26.[42] In March 2021, CBS announced that the season would conclude on May 7, 2021.[43] In Canada, CTV aired the series in simulcast with CBS.[44] In the United Kingdom, the third season began airing on Sky One on January 3, 2021.[45]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Mitovich . Matt Webb . December 7, 2020 . Magnum P.I. Asks His Five-0 Friends for a Favor in Season 3 Sneak Peek . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20210128123646/https://www.yahoo.com/now/magnum-p-asks-five-0-000056603.html . January 28, 2021 . January 29, 2021 . Yahoo!.
  2. Web site: Griffin . Jennifer . November 9, 2020 . Magnum PI Episode 3×01 "Double Jeopardy" Photos . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20210130175818/https://www.screenspy.com/articles/magnum-pi-episode-3x01-double-jeopardy-photos/ . January 30, 2021 . January 29, 2021 . Screen Spy.
  3. Web site: Griffin . Jennifer . January 20, 2021 . Magnum PI 3×06 "Tell No One" Photos . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20210120211000/https://www.screenspy.com/articles/magnum-pi-3x06-tell-no-one-photos/ . January 20, 2021 . January 29, 2021 . Screen Spy.
  4. Web site: Miller . Thomas . January 7, 2021 . Magnum P.I. Season 3 Episode 4 Photos First the Beatdown, Then the Blowback . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20210130175818/https://seat42f.com/magnum-p-i-season-3-episode-4-photos-first-the-beatdown-then-the-blowback.html . January 30, 2021 . January 29, 2021.
  5. Web site: White . Peter . Andreeva . Nellie . May 6, 2020 . CBS Renews 18 Series, Including Freshmen 'FBI: Most Wanted', 'Bob ♥ Abishola', 'All Rise' & 'The Unicorn' . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20200506203757/https://deadline.com/2020/05/cbs-renewals-1202927097/ . May 6, 2020 . January 14, 2021 . Deadline Hollywood.
  6. Web site: Otterson . Joe . July 7, 2020 . 'Magnum P.I.,' 'MacGyver' Showrunner Peter Lenkov Fired Over Toxic Work Environment Claims . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20201125211350/https://variety.com/2020/tv/news/peter-lenkov-fired-cbs-magnum-pi-macgyver-1234700376/ . November 25, 2020 . January 14, 2021 . Variety.
  7. Web site: Goldberg . Leslie . May 22, 2018 . Peter Lenkov Renews Overall Deal With CBS TV Studios . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20200924161007/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/peter-lenkov-renews-deal-cbs-tv-studios-1104223 . September 24, 2020 . January 14, 2021 . The Hollywood Reporter.
  8. Web site: Goldberg . Leslie . July 7, 2020 . 'MacGyver,' 'Magnum P.I.' Boss Peter Lenkov Fired at CBS . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20201122151457/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/macgyver-magnum-pi-boss-peter-lenkov-fired-at-cbs-1302107 . November 22, 2020 . January 14, 2021 . The Hollywood Reporter.
  9. Bucksbaum . Sydney . July 20, 2020 . MacGyver star Lucas Till says fired showrunner Peter Lenkov's behavior made him 'suicidal' . live . . https://web.archive.org/web/20201124213517/https://ew.com/tv/macgyver-lucas-till-fired-showrunner-peter-lenkov-suicidal/ . November 24, 2020 . January 14, 2021.
  10. Web site: Ryan . Maureen . July 20, 2020 . "This Was Abuse": The Fall of a CBS Showrunner . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20210101070108/https://www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/2020/07/the-fall-of-a-cbs-showrunner . January 1, 2021 . January 14, 2021 . Vanity Fair.
  11. Web site: Longretta . Emily . July 20, 2020 . 'MacGyver' Star Lucas Till Was 'Suicidal' Working Under Showrunner Peter Lenkov . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20210130175819/https://www.usmagazine.com/entertainment/news/macgyvers-lucas-till-was-suicidal-working-for-peter-lenkov/ . January 30, 2021 . January 14, 2021 . US Magazine.
  12. Web site: (#MPI301) "Double Jeopardy" . live . https://archive.today/20210130232022/http://www.thefutoncritic.com/listings/20201109cbs02/ . January 30, 2021 . January 14, 2021 . The Futon Critic.
  13. 1331370654818471939 . MagnumWriters . The 5-0 line producer (who also produced the Magnum pilot) a couple of editors and a few other 5-0 alums came over after 5-0 wrapped. . November 24, 2020 . January 14, 2021 . https://archive.today/20210130231216/https://twitter.com/MagnumWriters/status/1331370654818471939 . January 30, 2021.
  14. 1329820610382364672 . MagnumWriters . There are 8 writers. We break each episode as a team and then 1 of us (sometimes 2) goes off to write an outline and then a script. It's very much a group effort. Pre-pandemic we were in a writers' room. These days it's all over zoom. . November 20, 2020 . January 14, 2021 . https://archive.today/20210130231234/https://twitter.com/MagnumWriters/status/1329820610382364672 . January 30, 2021.
  15. Web site: Magnum P.I. . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20201210032416/https://directories.wga.org/project/1165283/magnum-p-i/ . December 10, 2020 . January 14, 2021 . Writers Guild of America West.
  16. Web site: Andreeva . Nellie . October 27, 2020 . CBS Trims Episode Orders As Broadcast Series On All Nets Face Abbreviated Runs In COVID Impacted 2020–21 Season . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20201116175419/https://deadline.com/2020/10/cbs-cuts-episode-orders-ncis-blue-bloods-the-neighborhood-bull-covid-impact-2020-21-season-1234603767/ . November 16, 2020 . January 20, 2021 . Deadline Hollywood.
  17. 1335107894375661570 . MagnumWriters . Post-COVID . December 5, 2020 . January 29, 2021 . https://archive.today/20210130231300/https://twitter.com/MagnumWriters/status/1335107894375661570 . January 30, 2021.
  18. Web site: Andreeva . Nellie . July 1, 2020 . 'Magnum P.I.' Eyes August Season 3 Production Start In Hawaii . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20201116175528/https://deadline.com/2020/07/magnum-p-i-august-season-3-production-start-in-hawaii-1202975564/ . November 16, 2020 . January 20, 2021 . Deadline Hollywood.
  19. Web site: Domai . Sarah . July 23, 2018 . 'Magnum P.I.' reboot begins filming in Kapolei . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20201116012506/https://www.staradvertiser.com/2018/07/23/breaking-news/magnum-p-i-reboot-begins-filming/ . November 16, 2020 . January 20, 2021 . Honolulu Star-Advertiser.
  20. Web site: Ladao . Mark . July 8, 2019 . 'Magnum P.I.' begins shooting for Season 2 . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20201108012625/https://www.staradvertiser.com/2019/07/08/features/magnum-p-i-begins-shooting-for-season-2/ . November 8, 2020 . January 20, 2021 . Honolulu Star-Advertiser.
  21. Web site: Andreeva . Nellie . August 12, 2020 . 'NCIS' & 'NCIS: Los Angeles' Set Tentative Start Dates; 2 More CBS TV Studios Dramas Get Go-Ahead To Resume Filming As CBS' Fall Lineup Begins To Take Shape . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20210103132059/https://deadline.com/2020/08/ncis-ncis-los-angeles-set-tentative-start-dates-bull-magnum-pi-cbs-tv-studios-dramas-go-ahead-resume-filming-cbs-fall-lineup-take-shape-1203013083/ . January 3, 2021 . January 20, 2021 . Deadline Hollywood.
  22. Web site: Andreeva . Nellie . August 28, 2020 . 'NCIS: New Orleans', 'Bull', 'The Neighborhood', 'Magnum P.I.' & 'The Unicorn' Get Tentative Production Start Dates . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20201116175530/https://deadline.com/2020/08/ncis-new-orleans-bull-the-neighborhood-magnum-pi-the-unicorn-tentative-production-start-dates-cbs-1203025862/ . November 16, 2020 . January 20, 2021 . Deadline Hollywood.
  23. Web site: Carter . Matt . September 16, 2020 . Magnum PI season 3 starts filming with traditional Hawaiian blessing . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20200928212006/https://cartermatt.com/416653/magnum-pi-season-3-starts-filming-with-traditional-hawaiian-blessing/ . September 28, 2020 . January 20, 2021 . CarterMatt.
  24. Web site: HNN Staff . September 16, 2020 . With masks and distancing, blessing ceremony starts off 'Magnum PI' filming . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20201126021221/https://www.hawaiinewsnow.com/2020/09/16/with-masks-distancing-blessing-ceremony-starts-off-magnum-pi-filming/ . November 26, 2020 . January 20, 2021 . Hawaii News Now.
  25. 1340390405347495937 . MagnumWriters . We're actually limited as to the number of extras we can have on set and all of them are tested on a regular basis. If we need more we use crowd replication VFX. . December 19, 2020 . January 29, 2021 . https://archive.today/20210130231402/https://twitter.com/MagnumWriters/status/1340390405347495937 . January 30, 2021.
  26. Web site: Jones . Kurt . January 27, 2021 . So this is happening !! Concept meeting today. Here we go !!!!!! Mahalo Nui Loa to everyone that's supported me and believed in me over the years. #DGA #director @murthaskouras @icglocal600 . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20210130175834/https://www.instagram.com/accounts/login/ . January 30, 2021 . January 28, 2021 . Instagram.
  27. 1367604015622594561 . tim_kang . Last day of filming Season 3 of @MagnumPICBS. Some moments from this week to follow... . Tim . Kang . Tim Kang . March 4, 2021 . March 4, 2021.
  28. Web site: Jacobs . Meredith . October 16, 2020 . 'Magnum P.I.' Gives Higgins a Shot at Love in Season 3 . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20201101010651/https://www.tvinsider.com/953536/magnum-pi-season-3-jay-ali-ethan-shah/ . November 1, 2020 . January 20, 2021 . TV Insider.
  29. Web site: Avalos . Regina . October 18, 2020 . Magnum PI: Season Three; Jay Ali (Daredevil) to Recur on CBS Series . January 20, 2021 . TV Series Finale.
  30. Web site: Petski . Denise . December 9, 2020 . 'Magnum P.I.': Lance Lim To Recur In Season 3 Of CBS Reboot . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20201210024759/https://deadline.com/2020/12/magnum-p-i-lance-lim-to-recur-in-season-3-of-cbs-reboot-1234653283/ . December 10, 2020 . January 20, 2021 . Deadline Hollywood.
  31. Web site: Carter . Matt . January 8, 2021 . Magnum PI season 3 episode 5 spoilers: Roger E. Mosley returns . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20210110223012/https://cartermatt.com/426266/magnum-pi-season-3-episode-5-spoilers-roger-e-mosley-returns/ . January 10, 2021 . January 20, 2021 . CarterMatt.
  32. Web site: Griffin . Jennifer . January 8, 2021 . MAGNUM PI 3×04 "First the Beatdown, then the Blowback" Photos . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20210108182038/https://www.screenspy.com/articles/magnum-pi-3x04-first-the-beatdown-then-the-blowback-photos/ . January 8, 2021 . January 21, 2021 . ScreenSpy.
  33. Web site: (#MPI305) "The Day Danger Walked In" . live . https://archive.today/20210130232056/http://www.thefutoncritic.com/listings/20210104cbs10/ . January 30, 2021 . January 20, 2021 . The Futon Critic.
  34. Web site: Mitovich . Matt Webb . November 30, 2020 . Magnum P.I. Asks His Five-0 Friends for a Favor in Season 3 Sneak Peek . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20210124194859/https://tvline.com/2020/11/30/magnum-pi-season-3-sneak-peek-hawaii-five-0-flippa/ . January 24, 2021 . January 20, 2021 . TVLine.
  35. Web site: (#MPI307) "Killer on the Midnight Watch" . live . https://archive.today/20210130232004/http://www.thefutoncritic.com/listings/20210119cbs03/ . January 30, 2021 . January 20, 2021 . The Futon Critic.
  36. Web site: (#MPI306) "Tell No One" . live . https://archive.today/20210130232114/http://www.thefutoncritic.com/listings/20210108cbs05/ . January 30, 2021 . January 20, 2021 . The Futon Critic.
  37. Web site: May 13, 2020 . 2020–21 CBS Schedule . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20201125083834/https://deadline.com/cbs-schedule-fall-2020/ . November 25, 2020 . January 29, 2021 . Deadline Hollywood.
  38. Web site: Andreeva . Nellie . October 21, 2020 . CBS Sets November Premiere Dates For 'FBI', 'FBI: Most Wanted', 'Bull', 'SEAL Team' & 'The Unicorn . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20201127012813/https://deadline.com/2020/10/cbs-november-premiere-dates-fbi-spinoff-most-wanted-bull-seal-team-the-unicorn-1234601170/ . November 27, 2020 . January 29, 2021 . Deadline Hollywood.
  39. Web site: Petski . Denise . November 9, 2020 . CBS Sets Premiere Dates For Friday Night Series 'MacGyver', 'Magnum P.I.', 'Blue Bloods' . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20201116175451/https://deadline.com/2020/11/cbs-sets-premiere-dates-friday-night-series-macgyver-magnum-p-i-blue-bloods-1234611476/ . November 16, 2020 . January 29, 2021 . Deadline Hollywood.
  40. Web site: December 11, 2020 . Magnum PI season 3 episode 3 spoilers: Prepare for 'No Way Out' . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20201212031527/https://cartermatt.com/423841/magnum-pi-season-3-episode-3-spoilers-prepare-for-no-way-out/ . December 12, 2020 . January 29, 2021 . CarterMatt.
  41. Web site: (#MPI311) "The Lies We Tell" . March 10, 2021 . The Futon Critic.
  42. Web site: Dailly . Paul . March 10, 2021 . CBS Pulls Blue Bloods, MacGyver, & Magnum P.I. to Air Repeat of Meghan & Harry Interview . March 10, 2021 . TV Fanatic.
  43. Web site: Mitovich . Matt Webb . March 22, 2021 . CBS Sets End Dates for Mom and NCIS: New Orleans, Plus 17 Season Finales . March 27, 2021 . TVLine.
  44. Web site: December 1, 2020 . New Series CALL ME KAT Joins THE MASKED DANCER, Returning Favourites, and NFL Playoffs as CTV Announces Red Hot January Schedule . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20201201152034/https://www.bellmedia.ca/the-lede/press/new-series-call-me-kat-joins-the-masked-dancer-returning-favourites-and-nfl-playoffs-as-ctv-announces-red-hot-january-schedule/ . December 1, 2020 . January 29, 2021 . Bell media.
  45. Web site: Munn . Patrick . December 10, 2020 . Sky One Sets UK Premiere Date For 'Magnum P.I.' Season 3 . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20201216010550/https://www.tvwise.co.uk/2020/12/sky-one-sets-uk-premiere-date-for-magnum-p-i-season-3/ . December 16, 2020 . January 29, 2021 . TV Wise.

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