Watched this one again.
Came off pretty good, I thought.
I think it kind of gives a glimpse of the idea that Selleck was "outgrowing" the Magnum role.
Of course, ANYBODY is going to get a little more serious when they've been shot, but allot of the "impish" TM disappeared. I think it's great credit to Selleck's acting ability as he developed more depth to his character. I just think this one more than some of the other "serious" episodes, showed that evolution brought on by aging or "maturing" if you prefer.
All in all and some minor details not withstanding, I liked this one, especially being in the sixth season, which is generally thought to be not one of the best.
I think it exemplifies, at least for me, one of the reasons the series ended when it did, and was actually slated to do so a year earlier, though I'm glad it didn't go that way.
I actually think they could still revitalize the series using as many of the original cast as would be interested, just not in the same capacity, i.e., they would still be who they were, but there would be a whole new cast under the guidance/direction of the old. I know it's been discussed endlessly elsewhere on the forum, just can't help feeling it could "go" if done right.
I can see TM retiring (again!) from the Navy and starting the Magnum Investigation Bureau with TM being at the helm, but assigning "agents" (new cast members) to different cases all over the world. TC-owner/operator of Island Hoppers Charter Service with an entire fleet of aircraft, fixed wing included, Rick with a string of fancy eateries/clubs again scattered all over the country in the form of franchises....etc., etc., etc..
Ok, rambling again now. It's just that with the resurgence of H50, there's already a crew working on the island....... ok, done rambling for now......