Lenkov-verse

Lenkov-verse
Peter M. Lenkov
Created byPeter M. Lenkov
Original workHawaii Five-0
Owners
Years2010–2024
Print publications
Book(s)The Official MacGyver Survival Manual: 155 Ways to Save the Day
Films and television
Television series
Audio
Soundtrack(s)
  • Hawaii Five-0: Original Songs from the Television Series
  • Hawaii Five-0 Original Series Soundtrack
Miscellaneous
Related TV seriesNCIS: Los Angeles

The Lenkov-verse (sometimes written as the Lenkoverse)[1][2][3][4] is a media franchise that consists of a group of three interconnected television reboots that share a fictional universe, and their related media. All three of the television series, Hawaii Five-0, MacGyver, and Magnum P.I., were developed by Peter M. Lenkov who also served as the showrunner on the series. They are each American crime dramas that aired on CBS.[c] Hawaii Five-0 revolves around a task force, led by Steve McGarrett, that investigates crimes in Hawaii. MacGyver centers around Angus MacGyver who uses nonviolent methods to keep the world safe, with the help of a team of undercover government agents. Magnum P.I. follows private investigator Thomas Magnum, who solves crimes in Hawaii with the help of his friends. The universe is also connected to the so-called Bellisario-verse, which consists of the entire NCIS franchise and JAG, via two direct crossovers between Hawaii Five-0 and NCIS: Los Angeles.

Three television series make up the Lenkov-verse franchise: Hawaii Five-0, MacGyver, and Magnum P.I.. All series in total amount to 430 episodes across 20 seasons of television. On May 6, 2020, the remaining series in the franchise, MacGyver and Magnum P.I., were renewed for their fifth and third seasons, respectively, for the 2020–21 broadcast season.[5] On July 7, 2020, it was reported that Lenkov was fired from his role as executive producer and showrunner on MacGyver and Magnum P.I, following an investigation into allegations that he created a toxic work environment. Monica Macer and Eric Guggenheim replaced Lenkov as showrunner, on MacGyver and Magnum P.I, respectively.[6] On November 9, 2020, it was announced that the fifth season of MacGyver and the third season of Magnum P.I, would premiere on December 4, 2020.[7] In April 2021, CBS announced that MacGyver would end after its fifth season.[8] Later that month, Magnum P.I. was renewed for a fourth season,[9] which premiered on October 1, 2021.[10] In May 2022, Magnum P.I. was cancelled after four seasons,[11] however, on June 30, 2022, the series was picked up by NBC with a two-season, twenty-episode order, which was later clarified to be split as a two-part fifth season rather than two separate seasons.[12] The fifth season premiered on February 19, 2023[13] and the 2-hour series finale aired on January 3, 2024.[14]


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  1. ^ Otterson, Joe (May 16, 2019). "2019–2020 Fall Broadcast Schedule". Variety. Retrieved April 17, 2020.
  2. ^ Mitovich, Matt Webb (September 10, 2019). "Hawaii Five-0/Magnum P.I. Crossover Status: 'We've Narrowed Down a Story'". Retrieved July 30, 2020.
  3. ^ Krüger, Tim (October 27, 2019). "Spoil Me: Supernatural, Watchmen, The Walking Dead". Retrieved July 30, 2020.
  4. ^ Mitovich, Matt Webb (February 14, 2020). "Hawaii Five-0 Adds MacGyver Alum Lance Gross as Potential Series Regular". Retrieved July 30, 2020.
  5. ^ White, Peter; Andreeva, Nellie (May 6, 2020). "CBS Renews 18 Series, Including Freshmen 'FBI: Most Wanted', 'Bob ♥ Abishola', 'All Rise' & 'The Unicorn'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved May 6, 2020.
  6. ^ Andreeva, Nellie; Petski, Denise (July 7, 2020). "'MacGyver' & 'Magnum P.I.' EP Peter Lenkov Fired By CBS". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved July 7, 2020.
  7. ^ Petski, Denise (November 9, 2020). "CBS Sets Premiere Dates For Friday Night Series 'MacGyver', 'Magnum P.I.', 'Blue Bloods'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved November 11, 2020.
  8. ^ Ausiello, Michael (April 7, 2021). "MacGyver Cancelled After 5 Seasons". TVLine. Retrieved April 7, 2021.
  9. ^ Andreeva, Nellie (April 15, 2021). "'NCIS', 'Blue Bloods', 'Bull' 'Magnum P.I.' & 'S.W.A.T.' Renewed By CBS, Mark Harmon Expected To Return". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved April 20, 2021.
  10. ^ Pedersen, Erik (July 12, 2021). "CBS Fall Premiere Dates: New 'NCIS', 'CSI', 'FBI' Series Plus Returning Comedies, Dramas & Reality Fare". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved July 22, 2021.
  11. ^ Andreeva, Nellie (May 12, 2022). "'Magnum P.I.' Canceled By CBS After 4 Seasons". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved May 12, 2022.
  12. ^ Andreeva, Nellie (July 1, 2022). "'Magnum P.I.' Rescued By NBC With 2-Season, 20-Episode Order". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved July 1, 2022.
  13. ^ White, Peter (November 7, 2022). "'Magnum, P.I' Return & 'Night Court' Update Lead NBC's Midseason Schedule". Deadline Hollywood. Penske Media Corporation. Retrieved November 7, 2022.
  14. ^ Mitovich, Matt Webb (2023-12-15). "It's Official: Magnum P.I. Will End With 2-Hour Series Finale — Get Airdate". TVLine. Retrieved 2023-12-16.