Only if you can handle change I'll admit, the first time I watched this show my thoughts were "He's not Magnum" and "Female Higgins doesn't seem right". However, I kept watching, curious to see where it went. After all, I really enjoyed the original show. The question was, could I get past the new cast?
The answer is yes. Perdita Weeks is an incredible actor, who brings all the disdain of the old Higgins, with a fresh feel. She introduces a complex and compelling character you want to learn more about.
So then, it was all about Magnum. Could Jay Hernandez pull it off? It is, after all, a very tough act to follow. Jay doesn't try to be Tom Selleck, and that's probably very wise. What he does well, however, is channel the character. The first episode, I'll admit, was not a strong start . It felt a little too "action hero-ish" and not enough warm and fuzzy, man with a conscience, help anyone on a dime, all-around good guy. That has changed. Jay brings it. He's a character I enjoy watching and have to come to admire.
Throw in Tim Kang, who I enjoyed in the Mentalist, and you have a show that you can enjoy. Great cast chemistry, heart-warming stories.
So, for the new generation that doesn't know what the old show was like, this is a good watch. For the old generation that is stuck in what was... If you don't watch it because you're hung up on nostalgia, you're missing out!