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Magnum, P.I. (1980)

Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Viewer Rating
Rating: 7.4
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Overview

A private investigator who works when he wants, lives in a beachfront estate in Hawaii, drives a posh Ferrari, runs up an unlimited tab at a swank bar, and charms attractive women in peril - that's the lifestyle of Thomas Magnum, aka Magnum, P.I.


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Bias Dimensions

Political: Leans Right
Diversity: Moderate
Christianity: Positive

Overview

A private investigator who works when he wants, lives in a beachfront estate in Hawaii, drives a posh Ferrari, runs up an unlimited tab at a swank bar, and charms attractive women in peril - that's the lifestyle of Thomas Magnum, aka Magnum, P.I.


Starring Cast


Where to watch

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Apple TV logoApple TV
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Detailed Bias Analysis

Analyzing...
Leans Traditional

Primary

The series consistently champions individual initiative, loyalty, and personal courage as solutions to crime and injustice, often operating with skepticism towards formal institutions, which aligns with right-leaning values.

The series 'Magnum, P.I.' features visible diversity within its main cast, including prominent minority characters, but these roles were not explicit race or gender swaps. The narrative generally frames traditional identities neutrally or positively, without explicit critique or central DEI themes.

Secondary

The show frequently portrays Christianity through characters like Father Damien, a respected and compassionate Catholic priest who offers moral guidance. The narrative often aligns with Christian virtues, presenting the faith as a source of community, ethics, and support.

Magnum, P.I. did not include any discernible LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The series, set in the 1980s, focused on the adventures of a heterosexual private investigator and his male companions, with no narrative space dedicated to queer identities or experiences.

The television series "Magnum, P.I." does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes within its narrative. The show, set in the 1980s, primarily focuses on crime, adventure, and the personal lives of its main characters, without exploring transgender identities or related storylines.

The original series of Magnum, P.I. primarily features male protagonists in action roles. While female characters are present, they are not depicted engaging in or winning close-quarters physical combat against one or more male opponents. Their roles typically involve support, being clients, or love interests, rather than direct physical confrontation.

This is the original series of Magnum, P.I. All characters were created for this show, establishing their genders within its own canon. There is no prior source material or previous installment from which characters were adapted with a different gender.

As the original iteration of the series, "Magnum, P.I." (1980–1988) introduced its characters for the first time. There was no prior source material or established canon from which character races could have been swapped.


Viewer Rating Breakdown

7.4

Viewer Rating

Combines user and critic ratings from four sources

User Ratings

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7.5
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7.3

Critic Ratings

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N/A
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N/A

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