MacGruber (2021)
America's most gloriously incompetent hero returns in this outrageous Peacock action-comedy series based on the beloved SNL character.
MacGruber - Series Information
- First Air Year: 2021
- Last Air Year: 2021
- Created by: John Solomon, Jorma Taccone et al.
- Type: TV Series
- Genres: Action, Adventure, Comedy
- Content Rating (US): TV-MA
- Number of Seasons: 1
- Number of Episodes: 8
- Status: Canceled
- Original Language: English
- Spoken Languages: English
- First Air Date: December 16, 2021 (United States - TV-MA), December 16, 2021 (South Korea - 15)
- Networks: Peacock
- Production Companies: Universal Television, Broadway Video
- Production Countries: United States of America
MacGruber - Plot
After rotting in prison for over a decade, America's ultimate hero and uber patriot MacGruber is finally released. His mission: to take down a mysterious villain from his past—Brigadier Commander Enos Queeth. With the entire world in the crosshairs, MacGruber must reassemble his old team in order to defeat the forces of evil.
MacGruber - Trailer
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Never ever say never ever.
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MacGruber - Cast & Crew
Creator(s)
- John Solomon
- Jorma Taccone
- Will Forte
Main Cast
- Will Forte
- Kristen Wiig
- Ryan Phillippe
- Laurence Fishburne
- Billy Zane
- Timothy V. Murphy
- Sam Elliott
- Joshua Caleb Horton
- Maya Rudolph
- Joseph Lee Anderson
Writers
- Jorma Taccone
- Will Forte
- John Solomon
Executive Producers
- Will Forte
- Jorma Taccone
- Andrew Singer
- Lorne Michaels
- John Solomon
MacGruber - FAQs
Is MacGruber the TV series based on SNL?
MacGruber originated as a recurring Saturday Night Live sketch parodying the classic TV action hero MacGyver. The character was played by Will Forte on SNL before being adapted into a 2010 feature film, and then expanded into this 2021 Peacock series, which deepens the story with a full eight-episode season.
Where can you stream MacGruber?
MacGruber streams on Peacock Premium and Peacock Premium Plus. If you prefer to own it, the series is available to buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home.
Is MacGruber cancelled or renewed for Season 2?
MacGruber was cancelled after its first season. Peacock did not renew the series, making the eight-episode Season 1 the complete run of the show. Despite a devoted fanbase and strong comedic performances, no second season was ordered.
Who are the main cast members of MacGruber?
Will Forte leads the series as MacGruber, with Kristen Wiig returning as Vicki St. Elmo and Ryan Phillippe as Dixon Piper. The supporting cast includes Laurence Fishburne, Billy Zane, Sam Elliott, Maya Rudolph, and Timothy V. Murphy, among others.
How does the MacGruber TV series connect to the 2010 film?
The Peacock series is a direct continuation of the 2010 MacGruber movie, picking up years later with the same core characters. Will Forte, Kristen Wiig, and Ryan Phillippe all reprise their roles, and the show maintains the film's gleefully over-the-top parody of 1980s action movie tropes.
When did MacGruber first air on Peacock?
MacGruber premiered on Peacock on December 16, 2021, in the United States with a TV-MA content rating. All eight episodes of the first and only season were made available on that date.
Is MacGruber worth watching for fans of the film?
If you loved the anarchic, R-rated humor of the 2010 movie, the series delivers more of the same absurdist action-comedy energy. The longer format lets the jokes breathe, and the cast — especially Forte and Wiig — are clearly having a blast. It's a niche delight for fans of the character.
Who created the MacGruber TV series?
The MacGruber series was created by John Solomon, Jorma Taccone, and Will Forte — the same trio behind the original SNL sketches and the 2010 feature film. Lorne Michaels also served as executive producer, maintaining the show's deep roots in the SNL creative universe.
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