Warning: spoilers forward for Episode 7 of Magnum P.I. Season 5, known as “Birthright.”
Magnum P.I.’s first season on NBC was again with a brand new episode on March 26, however it wasn’t fairly enterprise as regular. Not solely did T.C.’s mom come again into his life whereas Higgins discovered herself pondering again on her personal selections about her mom, however Katsumoto was again on the job for his first case as an HPD detective in Season 5. I for one was joyful to have good previous Gordon again at his desk once more, however “Birthright” has made me surprise if his huge win in getting his job again means dangerous information for none apart from Detective Childs.
Katsumoto getting his job again seemingly meant that Magnum and Co. may work with their most trusted pal at HPD once more, and Childs in all probability wouldn’t be wanted as greater than a backup for favors if Katsumoto couldn’t (or wouldn’t) assist. In “Birthright,” Childs did pitch in with Magnum and Higgins’ case of the week when he recognized a stolen necklace they have been chasing as a pretend (and saved serving to himself to Katsumoto’s “Welcome Again” doughnuts), however Katsumoto’s return up to the mark going just a bit bit too effectively for consolation depart me frightened about Michael Rady’s character.
Usually, an episode that concerned two primary characters breaking down in tears – T.C. through the reunion along with his mother and Higgins after opening as much as Magnum about her mother – wouldn’t look like one which goes too effectively, however T.C. had a breakthrough about his mom and is prepared to offer her an opportunity, and Higgins being emotionally sincere and letting Magnum see her cry can rely as a win. The one actual sufferer in “Birthright” exterior the case of the week’s characters might be the entrance tire of the Ferrari after a prison shot it out.
In distinction, Childs appears to be settling into life in Hawaii, together with attempting to influence his girlfriend to return go to and planning to suggest to her (for the third time). His future was simply wanting a little bit too vibrant in Episode 7 of a 10-episode season filled with lengthy kind storytelling (after NBC rescued the present for two extra seasons and 20 whole episodes) for me to not begin worrying that one thing dangerous goes to occur to arguably essentially the most expendable character. In spite of everything, the departure of Lia because the second useful HPD cop didn’t actually flip the collection the other way up; shedding Childs might be related.
All of this stated, I could be assuming a worst-case state of affairs as a result of 1) I watch sufficient tv to get nervous towards the tip of any season of a harmful present, and a pair of) I’ve come to essentially like Childs. It’s totally doable that the most important problem coming his means is discovering out if the third time really is the attraction with proposing to his girlfriend. I simply can’t assist however really feel that if one thing goes to occur to one of many key characters of Season 5, it’ll be Childs.
Hopefully I’m simply being paranoid, although! It’s not just like the season has been devoid of tragedy, after what occurred to Greene, which the promo for the following episode signifies will probably be revisited sooner relatively than later:
Discover out with new episodes of Magnum P.I. on Sundays at 9 p.m. ET on NBC. Rather a lot has modified within the present fifth season, not the least of which is that Magnum and Higgins’ relationship is formally (and publicly) romantic, with no extra danger of the opposite members of the ohana catching them within the act whereas nonetheless attempting to maintain their romance a secret.
The present is formally past what actor Stephen Hill known as the “darkest hour,” however solely time will inform if the plot will probably be as vibrant and sunny because the Aloha State as Season 5 approaches its finish. When you’ve missed any of Season 5, yow will discover all of the episodes which have aired to date streaming with a Peacock Premium subscription.
