This is not only one of my favorite episode's of the original Magnum series but, television in general. I don't think there's ever been a series that concluded where the main character is caught between a state of life-and-death, and then visits all the other supporting characters to say his final goodbye's.
As a fan and weekly viewer of the series since 1982, this nearly final episode of Magnum PI was deeply moving for me. Like, saying a final goodbye to a long time friend that you grew-up with.
As for the episode itself, it's not only very touching and moving, that's aided by a really good soundtrack. It also contains a lot of action scenes, along with some light effective humorous moments. And, the ending scene almost brought tears to my eyes.(almost)
After 7-seasons, this episode was intended to be the final broadcast of the original Magnum PI series, but viewer demand brought it back at the last moment. The series eventually concluded a season later on a much more positive note for Thomas Magnum, but, not nearly as emotionally moving as this episode.
Definitely 10 out of 10 stars from me, and a must see episode for all the fans of the original Magnum PI series.
Side Note: I first saw this episode during summer re-runs of 1987, just after graduating from high school. Like most young people, I was overwhelmed with confusion and fear about what I was going to do with the rest of my life after school, this episode of Magnum somehow gave me a renewed appreciation for all the people in my life at the time, and some sense of temporary relief for what lies ahead in my future.
As a fan and weekly viewer of the series since 1982, this nearly final episode of Magnum PI was deeply moving for me. Like, saying a final goodbye to a long time friend that you grew-up with.
As for the episode itself, it's not only very touching and moving, that's aided by a really good soundtrack. It also contains a lot of action scenes, along with some light effective humorous moments. And, the ending scene almost brought tears to my eyes.(almost)
After 7-seasons, this episode was intended to be the final broadcast of the original Magnum PI series, but viewer demand brought it back at the last moment. The series eventually concluded a season later on a much more positive note for Thomas Magnum, but, not nearly as emotionally moving as this episode.
Definitely 10 out of 10 stars from me, and a must see episode for all the fans of the original Magnum PI series.
Side Note: I first saw this episode during summer re-runs of 1987, just after graduating from high school. Like most young people, I was overwhelmed with confusion and fear about what I was going to do with the rest of my life after school, this episode of Magnum somehow gave me a renewed appreciation for all the people in my life at the time, and some sense of temporary relief for what lies ahead in my future.