The skilled private investigator duo of Thomas Magnum (played by Jay Hernandez) and Juliet Higgins ( played by Perdita Weeks) has managed to outsmart dangerous criminals in the beautiful setting of Oahu and navigate through several suspenseful moments of potential romance on the NBC show “Magnum P.I.”
Now, as the next ten episodes of the fifth season of this crime drama approach, the two are indeed in a romantic relationship. However, the big question is whether they are prepared to take on the most significant challenge of all parenthood.
The “maybe baby” challenge becomes a central issue in the season premiere, which continues the story 12 days after the events of the midseason finale in April.
In this episode, Juliet informs Thomas that she might be pregnant, and she is not talking about their work on the current case involving a controversial client. John Davis, the executive producer, hints that there will be a couple of unexpected developments in their relationship related to this situation.
What else is the fifth season of “Magnum P.I.” bringing?
In addition, T.C., the calm owner of a helicopter tour company, is going through a tough time as he tries to heal both mentally and physically after being shot in a later episode of the season. According to executive producer John Fox, T.C.’s well-being and what lies ahead for him are uncertain and facing serious challenges.
On the other note, Rick (Zachary Knighton), who has recently become the father, decides to start dating again. According to John Fox, one of the executive producers, Rick meets someone, and this meeting has a significant impact on him.
Speaking of significant changes, NBC is labeling these next ten episodes as the final ones for a show that has already faced cancellation once before. Are we convinced that this is the start of the series coming to an end? John Davis poses the question, “Do we still have plenty of creative energy and many new possibilities to explore”? And his answer is a definite “Yes”!
The fifth season of “Magnum P.I.” makes its comeback on Wednesday, October 4th, at 9/8c on NBC.
Who is in the cast of the fifth season of Magnum P.I.?
Jay Hernandez plays Thomas Magnum, a former Navy SEAL who works as a security consultant for the famous novelist Robin Masters. He resides in the guest house on Robin’s property and also has a private investigator gig.
Perdita Weeks plays Juliet Higgins, a former M16 agent who serves as the majordomo to Robin Master. She and Magnum are business partners in the private investigation field, and after the events of the previous season, they are exploring a romantic relationship.
Zachary Knighton plays the character of Orville “Rick” Wright, who is a Marine Veteran and used to be a door gunner. He now owns a tiki bar and has transitioned from his playboy days to becoming a father.
Stephen Hill takes on the role of Theodore “T.C.” Calvin, a Marine Veteran and helicopter pilot who operates helicopter tours in Hawaii. he is also a member of Magnum’s team.
Amy Hill puts on the role of Teuila “Kumu” Tuileta, who is responsible for preserving the culture at Robin Masters’ estate.
Tim Kang plays the role of a suspended Honolulu Police Department (HPD) Detective Gordon Katsumoto. He often disagrees with Magnum’s investigative methods but usually comes to the team’s assistance when necessary.
