MacGyver (2016)
A young genius turns paperclips and duct tape into lifesaving tools, leading a covert team through globe-spanning missions on CBS.
MacGyver - Series Information
- Original Title: MacGyver
- First Air Year: 2016
- Last Air Year: 2021
- Created by: Peter M. Lenkov
- Type: TV Series
- Genres: Drama, Action, Adventure
- Content Rating (US): TV-14
- Number of Seasons: 5
- Number of Episodes: 94
- Status: Canceled
- Original Language: English
- Spoken Languages: English
- First Air Date: September 23, 2016 (United States - TV-PG), September 23, 2016 (Canada - 14+), September 23, 2016 (Germany - 12), September 23, 2016 (France - 12), September 23, 2016 (India - U), September 23, 2016 (Australia - M), September 23, 2016 (Brazil - 12), September 23, 2016 (Mexico - AA), September 23, 2016 (Spain - 13), September 23, 2016 (South Korea - 12)
- Networks: CBS
- Alternative Titles: 百戰天龍 (TW), 맥가이버 (KR)
- Production Companies: CBS Studios, 101st Street Television, Atomic Monster, Lionsgate Television
- Production Countries: United States of America
MacGyver - Plot
20-something Angus MacGyver creates a clandestine organization where he uses his knack for solving problems in unconventional ways to help prevent disasters from happening.
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MacGyver - Cast & Crew
Creator(s)
- Peter M. Lenkov
Main Cast
- Lucas Till
- Tristin Mays
- Meredith Eaton
- Justin Hires
- George Eads
- Levy Tran
- Henry Ian Cusick
- Reign Edwards
- Kate Bond
- Sandrine Holt
Writers
- Lee David Zlotoff
- Craig S. O'Neill
- Brian Durkin
- Andrew Karlsruher
- Lindsey Allen
Executive Producers
- James Wan
- Michael Clear
- Henry Winkler
- Lee David Zlotoff
- Peter M. Lenkov
MacGyver - FAQs
Where can you stream MacGyver (2016)?
MacGyver (2016) is available to stream on Paramount+ (including the Essential and Premium tiers, as well as via Apple TV Channel, Amazon Channel, and Roku Premium Channel). Episodes can also be purchased on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home.
Why was MacGyver (2016) cancelled after season 5?
CBS cancelled MacGyver in May 2021 after five seasons. The decision followed declining ratings in later seasons and the departure of showrunner Peter M. Lenkov in 2020 amid workplace misconduct allegations. The show concluded with 94 episodes across its run.
Is MacGyver (2016) a remake of the original series?
Yes. MacGyver (2016) is a reboot of the classic CBS series that aired from 1985 to 1992, which starred Richard Dean Anderson. The 2016 version reimagines the title character as a younger man, played by Lucas Till, working for a modern clandestine government agency.
Who are the main cast members of MacGyver (2016)?
The principal cast includes Lucas Till as Angus 'Mac' MacGyver, Tristin Mays as Riley Davis, Justin Hires as Wilt Bozer, George Eads as Jack Dalton, Meredith Eaton as Matty Webber, Levy Tran as Desi Nguyen, Henry Ian Cusick as Russ Taylor, and Reign Edwards as Leanna Martin.
What is MacGyver (2016) about?
MacGyver follows twenty-something Angus MacGyver, a gifted problem-solver who joins a secret government organization. Using ingenuity, science, and everyday objects rather than brute force, he and his team tackle high-stakes missions to prevent global disasters. Critics praised its light tone and inventive action sequences.
How many seasons and episodes does MacGyver (2016) have?
MacGyver (2016) ran for five seasons and 94 episodes on CBS. Season 1 had 21 episodes, Season 2 had 23, Season 3 had 22, Season 4 had 13, and Season 5 had 15 episodes. The series also includes 8 special episodes collected in a Season 0 compilation.
When did MacGyver (2016) first premiere on CBS?
MacGyver (2016) premiered on CBS on September 23, 2016. The series debuted simultaneously in multiple countries on the same date, including Canada, Germany, France, India, Australia, Brazil, Mexico, Spain, and South Korea.
What is the content rating for MacGyver (2016)?
MacGyver (2016) carries a TV-14 content rating in the United States, indicating the series may be unsuitable for children under 14 without parental guidance. It contains action sequences, mild violence, and some mature themes consistent with a prime-time CBS adventure drama.
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