Magnum, P.I. (1980)
Magnum, P.I. is streaming in the UK on ITVX Premium.
The verdict
Magnum, P.I. holds up as a perfectly decent English series, if not a remarkable one. It carries a 7.3/10 on TMDB across 461 ratings — comfortably clear of the pack. Episodes clock in around 45 minutes. In the UK you can stream it on ITVX Premium.
Is it worth starting?
This is 8 seasons deep — English crime with a drama streak, not one for younger kids. Several seasons in, so it's a commitment to start rather than a one-night sampler.
- Why
- 7.3/10 from 461 ratings — well received so far, on a modest sample.
- Skip if
- you don't want to start something several seasons deep
- Best for
- A long run rather than a single sitting
Story
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.
Good to know
| Runtime | ~45 min per episode |
| Watch with family? | 12 · Older kids & up |
| Genre | Crime / Drama |
| Language | English |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
Donald P. Bellisario
Cast
Where to watch in the UK
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Availability as of 25 Sept 2026 — platforms may change over time.
Trailer
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