Billions Season 5 Adds Julianna Margulies and Corey Stoll as Guest Stars

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November 5, 2019

Billion Season 6 — Corey Stoll, Damian Lewis, David Costabile, Kelly AuCoin, Maggie Siff, Asia Kate Dillon, Condola Rashad, Paul Giamatti, and Jeffrey DeMunn in ‘Billions’ (Photo Credit: Mark Seliger/SHOWTIME)

The cast of season five of Showtime’s critically acclaimed drama Billions just expanded to include Emmy and Golden Globe winner Julianna Margulies and Golden Globe nominee Corey Stoll as guest stars. Filming is currently underway on the upcoming season which is expected to premiere next spring.

Per Showtime, Margulies has signed on to play “Catherine Brant, an Ivy League sociology professor and bestselling author.” Stoll is set to take on the role of “Michael Prince, a business titan from a small town in Indiana.”

Stoll’s character will have a season-long arc.

Billions stars Damian Lewis as Bobby Axelrod, Paul Giamatti as Chuck Rhoades, and Maggie Siff as Wendy Rhoades. The cast also includes Asia Kate Dillon as Taylor Mason, David Costabile as Mike ‘Wags’ Wagner, Condola Rashad as Kate Sacker, Kelly AuCoin as ‘Dollar’ Bill Stearn, and Jeffrey DeMunn as Chuck Rhoades, Sr.

The series was created by Brian Koppelman and David Levien who also serve as executive producers and showrunners. Andrew Ross Sorkin also co-created Billions.

Julianna Margulies’ credits include ER, The Good Wife, The Hot Zone, Dietland, and The Sopranos. Corey Stoll’s recent credits include Ant-Man, House of Cards, Homeland, The Strain, The Deuce, and Girls.

A Look Back at Season 4:

In season four of Billions, Bobby Axelrod (Lewis) and Chuck Rhoades (Giamatti), former enemies, and Wendy Rhoades (Siff), the chief counselor to each, came together to form an uneasy but highly effective alliance, aimed at the eradication of all their rivals, including Grigor Andolov (guest star John Malkovich), Taylor Mason (Dillon), Bryan Connerty (Toby Leonard Moore) and Waylon “Jock” Jeffcoat (guest star Clancy Brown).

Ambition and betrayal have long been at the heart of Billions, and last season all the characters found out exactly how high a price they had to pay to satisfy those needs.

The Good Doctor Season 3 Episode 7: Preview and Photos from “SFAD”

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November 5, 2019

Season three episode seven of ABC’s The Good Doctor finds Dr. Shaun Murphy connecting with a patient with SCID. Directed by Alrick Riley from a script by Jessica Grasl, “SFAD” is set to air on Monday, November 11, 2019 at 10pm ET/PT.

Episode seven guest stars include Haley Ramm as Tara, Kiefer O’Reilly as Charlie, and Sheila Kelley as Debbie Wexler.

Season three of the popular medical drama features Freddie Highmore as Dr. Shaun Murphy, Antonia Thomas as Dr. Claire Browne, Nicholas Gonzalez as Dr. Neil Melendez, and Hill Harper as Dr. Marcus Andrews. Richard Schiff is Dr. Aaron Glassman, Christina Chang is Dr. Audrey Lim, Fiona Gubelmann is Dr. Morgan Reznick, Will Yun Lee is Dr. Alex Park, Paige Spara is Lea Dilallo, and Jasika Nicole plays Dr. Carly Lever.

The “SFAD” Plot – Dr. Shaun Murphy’s unique ability to relate to a patient isolated by an immune deficiency yields an unexpected result. Meanwhile, Dr. Claire Browne, Dr. Morgan Reznick and Dr. Marcus Andrews treat a 12-year-old patient who is about to become blind, and tension builds between Dr. Neil Melendez and Dr. Audrey Lim.

The Good Doctor Description, Courtesy of ABC:

Dr. Shaun Murphy (Highmore), a young surgeon with autism and savant syndrome, continues to use his extraordinary medical gifts at St. Bonaventure Hospital’s surgical unit. As his friendships deepen, Shaun tackles the world of dating for the first time and continues to work harder than he ever has before, navigating his environment to prove to his colleagues that his talents as a surgeon will save lives.

The Good Doctor Season 3 Episode 7 — Haley Ramm in ‘The Good Doctor’ season 3 episode 7 (ABC/Jack Rowand)

Nailed It! Holiday! Season 2 Trailer: Home Bakers Attempt to Spread a Little Joy

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November 5, 2019

Netflix’s hysterical cooking series Nailed It! spreads holiday cheer with the seasonal Nailed It! Holiday! season two debuting on November 22, 2019. A trailer’s just arrived for the series which features “talented” home cooks who are asked to recreate holiday designs. Anyone who’s tuned in for even a single episode of Nailed It! knows these recreations will have little in common with the original baked treats.

Nicole Byer returns to host the series and Jacques Torres is back as the head judge. The Nailed It! Holiday! season 2 guest stars include Maya Rudolph, Jillian Bell, David Burkta, Bridget Everett, Jason Mantzoukas, and Ron Ben Israel.

The Series Plot, Courtesy of Netflix:

“Grab your loved ones because Nailed It! Holiday! is back! The messes are-a-plenty as St. Nicole and Jacques Frost deliver the best of the worst baking fails this season. Whether wrecking the halls or destroying the dreidel, jaws drop as the bakers attempt all new challenges inspired by the holidays. From Santa to Scrooge and angels to elves, these bakers find new ways to destroy the kitchen and ruin more taste buds in Nailed It! Holiday! – even The Grinch makes an appearance to help ring in the New Year!”

Batwoman Season 1 Episode 6: Photos and Preview of “I’ll Be Judge, I’ll Be Jury”

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November 5, 2019

Season one of The CW’s newest comic book-inspired series, Batwoman, continues with episode six, “I’ll Be Judge, I’ll Be Jury.” Episode six was directed by Scott Peters from a script by James Stoteraux and Chad Fiveash and will air on November 10, 2019.

New episodes of Batwoman debut on Sundays at 8pm ET/PT.

Ruby Rose leads the cast as Kate Kane/Batwoman. The season one cast also includes Dougray Scott as Jacob Kane, Meagan Tandy as Sophie Moore, Elizabeth Anweis as Catherine Hamilton-Kane, and Rachel Skarsten as Alice. Camrus Johnson is Luke Fox and Nicole Kang plays Mary.

The “I’ll Be Judge, I’ll Be Jury” Plot – NOTHING AS IT SEEMS – A disturbing death has Gotham reeling and the city reaches out for their new vigilante hero. Luke (Johnson) confides in Kate (Rose), while Sophie (Tandy) asks Jacob (Scott) for a special assignment. Alice (Skarsten) continues her nefarious plot against the Kanes, with Catherine (Anweis) being a conduit to part of her plan. Batwoman pays another visit to Mary (Kang.)

The Season 1 Plot, Courtesy of The CW:

Kate Kane (Rose) never planned to be Gotham’s new vigilante. Three years after Batman mysteriously disappeared, Gotham is a city in despair. Without the Caped Crusader, the Gotham City Police Department was overrun and outgunned by criminal gangs. Enter Jacob Kane (Scott) and his military-grade Crows Private Security, which now protects the city with omnipresent firepower and militia.

Years before, Jacob’s first wife and daughter were killed in the crossfire of Gotham crime. He sent his only surviving daughter, Kate Kane, away from Gotham for her safety. After a dishonorable discharge from military school and years of brutal survival training, Kate returns home when the Alice in Wonderland gang targets her father and his security firm, by kidnapping his best Crow officer Sophie Moore (Tandy). Although remarried to wealthy socialite Catherine Hamilton-Kane (Anweis), who bankrolls the Crows, Jacob is still struggling with the family he lost, while keeping Kate –– the daughter he still has –– at a distance. But Kate is a woman who’s done asking for permission. In order to help her family and her city, she’ll have to become the one thing her father loathes –– a dark knight vigilante.

With the help of her compassionate stepsister, Mary (Kang), and the crafty Luke Fox (Johnson), the son of Wayne Enterprises’ tech guru Lucius Fox, Kate Kane continues the legacy of her missing cousin, Bruce Wayne, as Batwoman. Still holding a flame for her ex-girlfriend, Sophie, Kate uses everything in her power to combat the dark machinations of the psychotic Alice (Skarsten), who’s always somewhere slipping between sane and insane. Armed with a passion for social justice and a flair for speaking her mind, Kate soars through the shadowed streets of Gotham as Batwoman. But don’t call her a hero yet. In a city desperate for a savior, she must first overcome her own demons before embracing the call to be Gotham’s symbol of hope.

Batwoman Season 1 Episode 6 — Nicole Kang as Mary Hamilton and Ruby Rose as Kate Kane/Batwoman in ‘Batwoman’ season 1 episode 6 (Photo: Cate Cameron © 2019 The CW Network)

The Rookie Season 2 Episode 7: Photos and Preview of “Safety”

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November 5, 2019

LA Rams players Eric Weddle and Robert Woods guest star in season two episode seven of ABC’s cop drama, The Rookie. Directed by Sylvain White from a script by Terence Paul Winter, “Safety” will air on Sunday, November 10, 2019 at 10pm ET/PT.

Additional episode seven guest stars include Sarah Shahi as Jessica Russo, Ali Larter as Dr. Grace Sawyer, Kevin Daniels as Officer Wilkie, Issac Ryan Brown as AJ Clemons, and Sonya Leslie as Kiara Clemons.

Nathan Fillion leads the cast as John Nolan. Alyssa Diaz is Angela Lopez, Richard T. Jones is Sergeant Wade Grey, Mekia Cox as Nyla Harper, Titus Makin is Jackson West, Melissa O’Neil is Lucy Chen, and Eric Winter plays Tim Bradford.

“Safety” Plot – John and Jessica’s (Shahi) relationship gets a lot more complicated after she delivers some surprising news. Meanwhile, Officer Bradford and Office West are assigned a community policing project helping out the Watts Rams as volunteer coaches at their fall clinic, along with Rams players Eric Weddle and Robert Woods.

The Series Description, Courtesy of ABC:

“Six months into his career as a cop, John Nolan, the oldest rookie in the LAPD, has used his life experience, determination and sense of humor to keep up with rookies 20 years his junior. But as he embarks on the second half of his rookie year, Nolan will be put to the test by a host of new challenges, romantic relationships and deadly criminals, as he looks to figure out what kind of cop he ultimately wants to be.”

The Rookie Season 2 Episode 7 — Titus Makin Jr, Eric Winter and Kevin Daniels in season 2 episode 7 (ABC/Richard Cartwright)

Mayans M.C. Earns a Season 3 Renewal from FX

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November 4, 2019

Mayans M.C. Season 2 Episode 9 — JD Pardo as EZ Reyes and Clayton Cardenas as Angel Reyes in ‘Mayans M.C.’ season 2 episode 9 (Photo by Prashant Gupta/FX)

FX has officially announced Mayans M.C., the Sons of Anarchy spin-off, will return for a third season. The network made the announcement on the eve of season two’s over-sized finale set to air on November 5, 2019 at 10pm ET/PT.

The renewal comes hot on the heels of the news series creator Kurt Sutter (Sons of Anarchy, Bastard Executioner) and FX have parted ways. Series co-creator and executive producer Elgin James will take on showrunner duties and guide the series for its third season.

“We’re happy to continue telling the story of Mayans M.C. with our partners at Fox 21 and excited that Elgin James has earned the opportunity to become the series’ showrunner,” stated Nick Grad, President, Original Programming, FX Entertainment. “Kurt Sutter identified and chose Elgin as his partner on the show from the outset and Elgin has been instrumental to the success of the series, leveraging his experience and creative vision to make Mayans M.C. with this incredible cast, crew and creative team.”

“Keeping this vibrant series strong is a huge priority to everyone at Fox 21 Television Studios, FX Productions and of course FX, which has been a spectacular home and platform for both Mayans M.C. and Sons before it,” said Fox 21 TVS President Bert Salke.

According to FX, Mayans M.C. season two ranks sixth out of 172 cable scripted shows among viewers ages 18 thru 49. The second season’s been averaging 4.6 million viewers.

The Season 2 Plot:

Mayans M.C. is the next chapter in the award-winning Sons of Anarchy saga. Set in a post-Jax Teller world, Ezekiel “EZ” Reyes (JD Pardo) is a prospect in the Mayans M.C. charter on the Cali/Mexi border. Once the golden boy with the American Dream in his grasp, EZ is trying to reconcile with his brother “Angel” (Clayton Cardenas) while searching for the truth behind their mother’s death. Meanwhile, their father “Felipe” (Edward James Olmos) is struggling to lead his sons down a righteous path.

The series also stars Sarah Bolger, Michael Irby, Carla Baratta, Antonio Jaramillo, Raoul Max Trujillo, Richard Cabral, Danny Pino and Emilio Rivera.

Very Cavallari Season 3 Debuts in January Along with Meet the Frasers Season 1

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November 4, 2019

Very Cavallari returns for a third season on E! beginning Thursday, January 9, 2020 at 9pm ET/PT, as just announced by the network. But first, fans of the series can get into the holiday spirit with A Very Merry Cavallari holiday special on Sunday, December 15, 2019 at 10pm ET/PT.

In addition, the network also announced it’s set a January 13, 2020 premiere date for the new reality sitcom, Meet the Frasers. Season one of the series will air on Mondays at 10pm ET/PT.

Very Cavallari stars Kristin Cavallari and Jay Cutler and is executive produced by Cavallari, Jenny Daly, Tom Forman, Rob Lobl, Robert Sizemore, and Ben DeNoble. Season one of Meet the Frasers stars psychic Matt Fraser and Alexa Papigiotis. Mark Burnett, Barry Poznick, Douglas Ross, Alex Baskin, Lisa Tucker, Brian McCarthy and Meredith Prunkard executive produce.

Very Cavallari Season 3 Details:

Very Cavallari returns for season three with celebrity entrepreneur Kristin Cavallari as she balances work, family, and friends alongside her former NFL player husband Jay Cutler. This season, Kristin discovers she is the last Cavallari in her family, which leads to an emotional search for lost relatives. At home in Nashville, Jay becomes a huge support system for his family as Kristin works tirelessly with her team to open a new Uncommon James store in Chicago.

With the expansion of her business, she transforms into a full-blown business mogul – but success in the spotlight comes at a cost for Kristin and those around her. Relationships are challenged in unexpected ways, as Kristin and Jay redefine their inner-circle of friends.

Meet the Frasers Season 1 Description:

Matt Fraser, a 28-year-old psychic medium, and his 21-year-old pageant queen girlfriend Alexa Papigiotis are highly visible local celebrities in their hometown of Cranston, Rhode Island. Matt and Alexa are envisioning big things for their future; Matt’s captivating live reading events are growing more popular and his book “When Heaven Calls” will soon be published. And while Alexa supports Matt on his coast to coast tour, she’s got big dreams of her own. She’s setting her sights on winning her next pageant title and procuring a fabulous engagement ring.

This couple is definitely on the rise – as long as their overly-involved families don’t get in the way. The eccentric family does everything together, from driving to Matt’s readings in an SUV emblazoned with his likeness, to debating if there’s such a thing as too much bling when Matt decides they need to wear matching jackets while working his events. Matt and Alexa can always count on their families to give them unwavering support and advice – even when they haven’t asked for it.

Kacey Musgraves to Star in a Christmas Special for Amazon Prime Video

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Rebecca Murray

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November 4, 2019

Amazon Prime Video’s taking the plunge and will premiere its first holiday-themed special with The Kacey Musgraves Christmas Show starring and executive produced by Kacey Musgraves. Per Amazon’s official announcement, Fred Armisen, Leon Bridges, Camila Cabello, James Corden, Lana Del Rey, Zooey Deschanel, Kendall Jenner, Troye Sivan and The Radio City Rockettes are confirmed to guest star.

The special will premiere on Friday, November 29, 2019.

Ben Winston, Emma Conway, and Jason Owen join Musgraves as executive producers. Schitt’s Creek star Dan Levy will narrate the holiday special.

“I can say without a doubt that this project is unlike anything I’ve ever done before,” said Musgraves. “What started as the small seed of an idea one night over a year ago has turned into something I’m so proud of. Some truly brilliant comedic and musical guests are featured in the show – as well as my own Grandma. My vision was to bring my old Christmas album to life visually and create a modern and fashionable, fresh take on a classic format. It’s a nostalgic, Wes Anderson-inspired reimagining of the holidays. It’s heartfelt, funny, and most of all, real. I can’t wait to finally share.”

“Kacey Musgraves feels like a timeless, classic and potentially iconic, artist,” stated executive producer Winston. “We wanted to make a holiday special that felt equally timeless and classic. Paying tribute to the shows of the past, whilst setting a trend for the present, The Kacey Musgraves Christmas Show is something we are proud of and very excited for an audience to see.”

The Details:

“The Kacey Musgraves Christmas Show invites fans in as Musgraves prepares for a most joyful Christmas gathering with a whimsical set and dazzling wardrobe influenced by the artist’s fresh aesthetic. Equal parts heart-warming and cleverly absurd, Musgraves pays tribute to holiday specials of the past whilst also reinventing just what a Christmas special can be, with a magically modern twist.

Musgraves is joined by an all-star cast of friends for performances of both classic and original holiday songs in this festive variety special, including Fred Armisen on “Silent Night,” Leon Bridges on “Present Without A Bow,” Camila Cabello on “Rockin’ Around The Christmas Tree,” James Corden on “Let It Snow,” Zooey Deschanel on “Mele Kalikimaka,” Lana Del Rey on “I’ll Be Home For Christmas,” and Troye Sivan on the world-debut of “Glittery.” It wouldn’t be Christmas without the world-famous Radio City Rockettes, who showcase their legendary choreography and kickline alongside Musgraves during her number “Ribbons and Bows.”

The Kacey Musgraves Christmas Show Soundtrack List (Available on November 29):

1. Let It Snow Featuring James Corden
2. Countdown – Dialogue
3. Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas
4. Getting Ready – Dialogue
5. Present Without A Bow Featuring Leon Bridges
6. Making A List – Dialogue
7. Rockin’ Around The Christmas Tree Featuring Camila Cabello
8. (Not So) Silent Night Featuring Fred Armisen
9. Christmas Makes Me Cry
10. Amp It Up, Dan – Dialogue
11. Christmas Fail – Dialogue
12. Mele Kalikimaka Featuring Zooey Deschanel
13. Cookies – Dialogue
14. Glittery Featuring Troye Sivan
15. I’ll Be Home Intro – Dialogue
16. I’ll Be Home For Christmas Featuring Lana Del Rey
17. NANA! – Dialogue
18. Ribbons And Bows Featuring The Radio City Rockettes

Hawaii Five-0 Season 10 Episode 7 Photos: Preview of “Ka ‘i’o”

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Rebecca Murray

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November 4, 2019

Series star Alex O’Loughlin stepped behind the camera as writer and director for season 10 episode seven of CBS’s Hawaii Five-0. Episode seven’s titled “Ka ‘i’o” (Hawaiian for DNA) and is set to air on Friday, November 8, 2019 at 8pm ET/PT.

Episode seven’s guest stars include Onahoua Rodriguez, Richard Concepcion, Stephen Paul Kaplan, and James Beck. Benito Martinez, Taylor Handley, Luis Antonio Pereira, Danny Ivan, and Alfonso Ceja Sr. also guest star in “Ka ‘i’o.”

Alex O’Loughlin leads the cast as Steve McGarrett. Scott Caan plays Danny “Danno” Williams, Ian Anthony Dale is Adam Noshimuri, Meaghan Rath is Tani Rey, and Jorge Garcia plays Jerry Ortega. Beulah Koale stars as Junior Reigns, Chi McBride is Captain Lou Grover, Katrina Law is Quinn Liu, Taylor Wily plays Kamekona, Dennis Chun is Sgt. Duke Lukela, and Kimee Balmilero plays Dr. Noelani Cunha.

The “Ka ‘i’o” Plot – When the CIA informs McGarrett that his mother has gone rogue on her undercover mission and may have killed her partner, Steve goes solo to Mexico to bring her home and prove her innocence.

The Series Description, Courtesy of CBS:

“Hawaii Five-O is a contemporary take on the classic series about an elite federalized task force whose mission is to wipe out the crime that washes up on the islands’ sun-drenched beaches. Detective Steve McGarrett, a decorated Naval officer turned cop, returned to Oahu after Hawaii’s former governor persuaded him to head up the new team: his rules, no red tape and full blanket authority to hunt down the biggest “game” in town.

Joining McGarrett are Detective Danny “Danno” Williams, a relocated ex-New Jersey cop who is committed to keeping the islands safe for his children; Captain Lou Grover, who formerly headed Hawaii’s SWAT unit; Jerry Ortega, the islands’ local conspiracy theorist; Tani Rey, a bold, recent police academy graduate; Junior Reigns, a former SEAL who comes to McGarrett looking for a job, Adam Noshimuri, a friend with old ties to a deadly crime family and Quinn Liu, a former Staff Sergeant with Army CID who was recently demoted for insubordination.

Helping them is Kamekona, a local entrepreneur who has his pulse on the Island; Sgt. Duke Lukela, a trusted member of the HPD; and medical examiner Dr. Noelani Cunha. The state’s brash Five-0 unit, who may spar and jest among themselves, remain determined to eliminate the seedy elements from the 50th state.”

Hawaii Five-0 Season 10 episode 7 — Alex O’Loughlin as Steve McGarrett in ‘Hawaii Five-0’ season 10 episode 7 (Photo: Sonja Flemming © 2019 CBS Broadcasting, Inc)

Magnum P.I. Season 2 Episode 7 Photos: Preview of “Man in the Secret Room”

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November 4, 2019

Lee Majors (The Six Million Dollar Man) guest stars in season two episode seven of CBS’s Magnum P.I., “The Man in the Secret Room.” Episode seven was directed by Alison Liddi-Brown from a script by Joe Gazzam and will air on Friday, November 8, 2019 at 9pm ET/PT.

Craig Stark, Hans Hedemann, Catherine Dent, Lanny Joon, Jesus I. Ramos, Kelly Sry, and Nikki McKenzie also guest star. Episode seven also features Pierson Mook, Walter Eccles II, Wendy Calio-Gilbert, Carolyn Reid, Marlon Rhoden, Kesiah Castellano, Mike Cho, and Noel Schnaible.

Jay Hernandez stars as Thomas Magnum, Perdita Weeks plays Juliet Higgins, and Zachary Knighton is Orville “Rick” Wright. Stephen Hill is Theodore “TC” Calvin, Tim Kang is Det. Gordon Katsumoto, and Amy Hill plays Kumu. Brooke Lyons appears in a recurring role as Abby Miller.

“The Man in the Secret Room” Plot – While Magnum helps out his friend Russell Harlan (guest star Lee Majors) and temporarily works as the head of a hotel’s security, he investigates the death of a guest who was thrown from her room’s balcony while working on a secret investigation of her own. Also, Icepick (guest star Corbin Bernsen) is released from jail and is trying to keep a secret from Rick.

The Series Description, Courtesy of CBS:

“Magnum P.I. is a modern take on the classic series centering on Thomas Magnum, a decorated former Navy SEAL who, upon returning home from Afghanistan, repurposes his military skills to become a private investigator. A charming rogue, an American hero and a die-hard Detroit Tigers fan, Magnum lives in a guest cottage on Robin’s Nest, the luxurious estate where he works as a security consultant to supplement his P.I. business.

The “majordomo” of the property is Juliet Higgins, a beautiful and commanding disavowed MI:6 agent whose second job is to keep Magnum in line, with the help of her two Dobermans. When Magnum needs back-up on a job, he turns to his trusted buddies and fellow POW survivors, Theodore “TC” Calvin, a former Marine chopper pilot who runs Island Hoppers, a helicopter tour business, and Orville “Rick” Wright, a former Marine door-gunner-turned-impresario of Oahu’s coolest nightclub and the most connected man on the island.

Suspicious of Magnum’s casual attitude and presence at his crime scenes, Detective Gordon Katsumoto finds that he and Magnum are more alike than either of them care to admit. One of Magnum’s biggest supporters is Teuila “Kumu” Tuileta, the unofficial “House Mom” and cultural curator of Robin’s Nest. With keys to a vintage Ferrari in one hand, aviator sunglasses in the other, and an Old Düsseldorf longneck chilling in the fridge, Thomas Magnum is back on the case!”