It’s still difficult to write it, much less believe…. this Friday’s episode is the final one ever for MacGyver.
None the less, as of this writing and despite a massive fan campaign to save the show for one more 6th and final season, CBS has not reversed it’s decision to renew the show.
This final episode titled, “Abduction + Memory + Time + Fireworks + Dispersal” will air at 8/7C.
We have the official preview trailer from CBS below. Source: TVPromos YouTube Channel
THE TEAM MUST DISCOVER WHO TOOK MAC AND RILEY AFTER THEY GO MISSING AND WAKE UP 24 HOURS LATER WITH NO MEMORY OF WHERE THEY’VE BEEN, ON THE SERIES FINALE OF “MACGYVER,” FRIDAY, APRIL 30
“Abduction + Memory + Time + Fireworks + Dispersal” – When Mac and Riley go missing and wake up 24 hours later in a corn field with no memory of how they got there, they must unravel the mystery to find who took them, and how to get rid of the nanotrackers in their bodies, no matter the cost, on the series finale of MACGYVER, Friday, April 30 (8:00-9:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network.
REGULAR CAST: Lucas Till (Angus “Mac” MacGyver) Tristin Mays (Riley Davis) Justin Hires (Wilt Bozer) Meredith Eaton (Matty Weber) Levy Tran (Desi Nguyen) Henry Ian Cusick (Russ Taylor)
GUEST CAST: Amy Dionne (Dr. Sandria) Alexandra Grey (Parker) Shi Ne Nielson (Jennifer Poole) Jennifer Griffin (Helga) Tom Nowicki (Orson Marcato) Ajay Vishwanathan (Cresta) Charles Carson Monroe (Dad Bod) Harlan Drum (Brooklyn) Paige Stanco (Sara) Jai’len Josey (Singer)
WRITTEN BY: Monica Macer, Alessia Costantini, Andrew Klein, & Stephanie Hicks DIRECTED BY: David Straiton SOURCE:CBS
Promo Photos:
In addition, there are 3 sneak peeks which include Ian’s character, Russ Taylor in them. They are posted below.
*Ian tweeted on Monday, the #SaveMacGyver petition link and his thank you to all the fans who have campaigned to save the show.
He, along with all of the cast have felt all the love and appreciate so much all the fans support.
Billboards paid by fans have gone up in LA and Times Square*
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“The Wind and The Reckoning” is a true story set in 1893 Hawai’i during the tumultuous year of the overthrow of Queen Lili’uokalani by American businessmen. A Native Hawaiian father and son (Ko’olau and Kaleimanu) contract leprosy but refuse to be separated from their wife and mother (Pi’ilani) and be banished to Molokai “the island of the living grave”. For three and a half years this brave ohana is pursued by mercenaries and bounty hunters with lethal intentions. Ko’olau and family outlast them all and are able to live their last years together in peace and ultimately give voice to a voiceless people.”
Henry Ian Cusick as McCabeThank you to CusickGallery for this compilation video of Henry Ian Cusick as McCabe
Follow social media accounts for The Wind And The Reckoning and stay tuned for news of it’s release soon!
More photos at CusickGallery in their The Wind And The Reckoning album
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Tonight’s episode, H2O + Orthophosphates + Mission City + Corrosion + Origins begins the show’s season (and series) finale, if CBS doesn’t reverse it’s decision and decide to give MacGyver a 6th season, Fans of the show have an impressive campaign going on and are hoping it will cause the network to reconsider their decision.
Read the latest and sign the petition here on the new website: SaveMacGyver.com
With the show’s cancellation coming as a complete surprise…….while still holding good ratings and being number one in it’s timeslot during the duration of the show’s run……fans are not willing to see their show vanish just yet!
The MacGyver team welcomed Ian into the family just two years ago and he’s appreciated so much, all the support for his character, Russ Taylor. It’s been an extreme pleasure to see how the audience has enjoyed Russ and how well received he’s been!
There is a campaign and a petition to save the show and bring it back for a final season 6 so Team Phoenix can have a finished story.
Never underestimate the power of fans…….and thanks can not be expressed enough by the cast and crew, for all their support through the years and now for their desire to not give up on MacGyver!
They are using the #SaveMacGyver hashtag across social media platforms in their tweets and posts, writing CBS with their requests and sending thousands of paper clips to the production office as well. In addition, they have started a petition to also demonstrate to CBS how much they want season 6.
Whether the fans’ efforts bring forth the result they are all hoping for or it doesn’t, their efforts will always be appreciated!
Below is the link to sign the petition to Save MacGyver and please feel free to sign, if you want the show to have a final 6th season. Nothing ventured, nothing gained!
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In his humorous way, Ian tweeted a heartfelt ‘Thank You’ to his MacGyver cast and crew on Wednesday after news broke of the show’s cancellation. The series will conclude with the season 5 finale to air on April 30.
There are three new episodes left, beginning with tonight’s 13th episode. There will also be a repeat of 5.01 with Egor (Jean Brassard) and the Zurich Grand, on April 23rd.
Fans are still shell shocked over the sudden announcement, the show’s rating were still in good ranges and a season 6 renewal was expected, certainly by all the fans.
It’s been a Friday night staple for the network since 2016
CBS is ending its “MacGyver” reboot after five years.
The drama, shot in metro Atlanta, will air its series finale on Friday, April 30, during its regular 8 p.m. slot. That will be its 94th episode.
It was a reliable Friday night fixture, a lead-in to “Hawaii Five-O,” then “Magnum P.I.,” two other rebooted shows from decades past. This season, it averaged nearly 6 million viewers a week.
The original series ran for seven seasons from 1985 to 1992 starring Richard Dean Anderson as a man with a knack for solving problems using common products like duct tape and a Swiss Army Knife.
Lucas Till, 2008 Kell High School graduate from Marietta, stars in the current version as Angus “Mac” MacGyver, a modern-day version of Anderson’s character, still solving problems via ingenious means.
“MacGyver” behind the scenes has had some rocky moments. George Eads, formerly of “CSI,” played MacGyver’s right-hand man Jack Walton but had conflicts on set and quit during the third season. His character was killed off-camera in season five. The show hired Henry Ian Cusick of “Lost” fame to play tycoon Russell “Russ/Rusty” Taylor season four.
Till himself told the magazine that Lenkov drove him to his “breaking point” through bullying and verbal abuse that included body-shaming.
Monica Macer replaced Lenkov as showrunner for season five.
“All of us at CBS are extremely grateful for the incredible work and dedication from Lucas and the rest of the cast, as well as Monica, the writers and the entire crew,” said Kelly Kahl, president of CBS Entertainment. “The ‘MacGyver’ team traveled far and wide to repeatedly save the world with little more than bubble gum and a paper clip and made this show distinctly their own. We’re gratified we get to give this dedicated and loyal fan base the opportunity to say goodbye to their favorite characters in the thoughtful manner this series deserves.”
The show, which also features Atlanta-based actor Justin Hires, creatively used metro Atlanta and green screen as the “MacGyver” team traveled around the world to fight crime
EXCLUSIVE: Angus MacGyver will soon be taking on his last mission. The CBS action drama, a reimagining of the 1985 series, is coming to an end. MacGyver‘s five-season run will conclude with a series finale, which will air Friday, April 30, in the show’s regular 8 PM time slot.
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Starring Lucas Till as the ingenious title character, an undercover government agent with strong engineering skills, MacGyver has averaged a respectable 5.85 million viewers and a 0.7 adults 18-49 rating (most current) this season under new showrunner Monica Macer. Since its September 23, 2016 launch, the series has had the thankless job of opening CBS’ Friday lineup at 8 PM, providing solid lead-in to Hawaii Five-0/Magnum P.I. at 9 PM and Blue Bloods at 10 PM.
“All of us at CBS are extremely grateful for the incredible work and dedication from Lucas and the rest of the cast, as well as Monica, the writers and the entire crew,” said Kelly Kahl, President, CBS Entertainment. “The MacGyver team traveled far and wide to repeatedly save the world with little more than bubble gum and a paper clip and made this show distinctly their own. We’re gratified we get to give this dedicated and loyal fan base the opportunity to say goodbye to their favorite characters in the thoughtful manner this series deserves.”
MacGyver currently stars Till, Tristin Mays, Justin Hires, Meredith Eaton, Levy Tran and Henry Ian Cusick. Original co-lead George Eads left in Season 3, and his character was subsequently killed off. He is not expected to be returning for the series finale, which has already been filmed.
Macer, David Straiton, James Wan, Henry Winkler, Lee David Zlotoff, Michael Clear executive produce for CBS Studios in association with Lionsgate Television.
“Since coming on board to MacGyver last year, I have been amazed by the devotion and enthusiasm of this remarkable cast and crew, as well as the loyal fans,” said Macer. “My gratitude goes out to Lucas, Tristin, Justin, Meredith, Levy and Ian, who put everything they have into our show, specifically for the fans. We can’t wait for them to see our spectacular final episodes and the adventures that still await for Mac and the team at the Phoenix.”
Macer joined MacGyver last summer as executive producer/showrunner, replacing the series’ developer/executive producer/showrunner Peter Lenkov, who was let go following an investigation into allegations about a toxic environment on the show.
MacGyver joins two other long-running CBS series ending this season, drama NCIS: New Orleans and comedy Mom. Peacock has coming up a MacGyver parody series, MacGruber.
MacGyver‘s April 30 season finale has just turned into a series finale: CBS has cancelled the Lucas Till-fronted reboot after five seasons.
“All of us at CBS are extremely grateful for the incredible work and dedication from Lucas and the rest of the cast, as well as Monica, the writers and the entire crew,” said Kelly Kahl, President, CBS Entertainment, in a statement to Deadline. “The MacGyver team traveled far and wide to repeatedly save the world with little more than bubble gum and a paper clip and made this show distinctly their own. We’re gratified we get to give this dedicated and loyal fan base the opportunity to say goodbye to their favorite characters in the thoughtful manner this series deserves.”
Thus far this season, MacGyver is averaging 4.8 million total viewers and just over a 0.5 demo rating (in Live+Same Day numbers) — down 22 percent from Season 4. Out of the 14 original dramas CBS has aired this TV season, it ranks No. 9 in the demo and 10th in total audience.
MacGyver has weathered a tumultuous year off screen. Last summer, CBS terminated its relationship with EP Peter M. Lenkov for creating a toxic work environment. Two weeks later, Till revealed that he had endured numerous instances of verbal abuse, bullying, and body-shaming while working alongside Lenkov. “I’ve never worked this hard in my life, and I am fine with hard work,” Till told Vanity Fair. “But the way Peter treats people is just unacceptable. I was suicidal that first year on the show, because of the way he made me feel. But the way he’s treated the people around me — that’s just my breaking point.”
In an Instagram post that followed Tuesday’s cancellation news, Till wrote, “The past five years have been what I will look on later as the most formative years of my life. Lots of tough, lots of love. I made life long friends, actually no, family. I learned to push myself to new limits, breaking through and through and through. Was nervous to take up the mantle of an icon and you guys allowed me into your homes and accepted me. I’m like the Roger Moore of MacGyvers now thanks to your support.”
This is CBS’ third high-profile cancellation so far this year, following the previously-announced deaths of NCIS: New Orleans and Mom. It comes as the network is readying new offshoots of NCIS and FBI, as well as the return of CSI.
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“Barn Find + Oil Slick + La Punzonatura + Lab Rats + Tachometer” – While Mac and the team delve into the world of Italian car culture in order to track down a crime boss-in-hiding, Mac must lean on Desi when he discovers that he losing the ability to control his hands. Also, Mac and Desi move in together and Riley reveals the truth about her secret team of hackers to Russ, on MACGYVER, Friday, April 9 (8:00-9:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network.
REGULAR CAST: Lucas Till (Angus “Mac” MacGyver) Tristin Mays (Riley Davis) Justin Hires (Wilt Bozer) Meredith Eaton (Matty Weber) Levy Tran (Desi Nguyen) Henry Ian Cusick (Russ Taylor)
GUEST CAST: Peter Allas (Marco Vecchi) Fabio Massimo Bonini (Franco Scuro) Amy Dionne (Dr. Sandria) Victoria Ric (Carla Giordano) Matt Fowler (Broker) Melanie Minichino (Simona Amelia Scuro) Vincent Aleandri (Nicola) Gianfranco Folchitto (Guido)
WRITTEN BY: Alessia Costantini & Andrew Karlsruher
This Friday, April 2…….MacGyver airs it’s 12th episode of it’s 5th season, titled “Royalty + Marriage + Vivaah Sanskar + Zinc + Henna”
Press Release MACGYVER, DESI AND RUSS GO UNDERCOVER DURING A ROYAL INDIAN WEDDING TO PROTECT A PRINCESS WHOSE POLICIES COULD PUT HER LIFE IN DANGER, ON “MACGYVER,” FRIDAY, APRIL 2
“Royalty + Marriage + Vivaah Sanskar + Zinc + Henna” – Mac, Desi and Russ go undercover during a royal Indian wedding to protect a princess whose policies could put her life in danger. Also, Russ and Sophia come face-to-face at the wedding, Bozer suspects Riley is up to her old hacking ways and Matty runs down a lead in hopes of getting to the bottom of Mac and Riley’s ingested nano-trackers, on MACGYVER, Friday, April 2 (8:00-9:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network.
REGULAR CAST: Lucas Till (Angus “Mac” MacGyver) Tristin Mays (Riley Davis) Justin Hires (Wilt Bozer) Meredith Eaton (Matty Weber) Levy Tran (Desi Nguyen) Henry Ian Cusick (Russ Taylor)
GUEST CAST: Camilla Arfwedson (Sofia) Harlan Drum (Brooklyn) Aneesha Joshi (Rani Kumari) Noah Khyle (Oliver Hughes) Alexandra Grey (Parker) Steve Alderfer (Rudolf Von Stupensen) Malone Thomas (Elise Deveroux) Nandini Minocha (Sumita) Ahmed Lucan (Nitesh) Matt Fowler (Broker)
WRITTEN BY: Monica Macer & Andrew Klein DIRECTED BY: Anne Renton SOURCE:CBS
This one promises to have HIC fans tuning in to see him wearing traditional Scottish kilt attire! Something long wished for by them, considering Ian is half Scottish and of course, played the very popular scot Desmond Hume, during seasons 2-6, on the ABC television series LOST.
There are three preview clips from CBS for this Friday’s episode posted below, along with a few preview photos.
On March 25, 2021, Ian along with several other actors did a live Facebook reading of the film ‘One Flew Over The Cuckoos Nest’ to benefit The Actors Fund.
Zooming The Movies aired it on their Facebook and it was enjoyed by fans everywhere!
Ian played the part of Dr. Spivey….
The full cast was as follows:
Golden Globe nominee Joely Fisher (Ellen, ‘Til Death)
Tony Award nominee Robert Torti (That Thing You Do!, The Suite Life of Zack & Cody)
Eugene Brave Rock (DC’s Wonder Woman)
Emmy nominee Henry Ian Cusick (Lost, The 100, MacGyver)
Joel Murray (Dharma & Greg, Mad Men, Monsters University, Who’s Live Anyway?)
Shaan Sharma (The Chosen, Mr. Mercedes)
John Kassir (HBO’s Tales from the Crypt, Flora & Ulysses)
Willie Garson (Sex and the City, White Collar)
Bradley Snedeker (The Young and the Restless)
Rodney Hicks (Broadway’s Come From Away, RENT)
Nik Walker (Broadway’s Hamilton, Ain’t Too Proud)
Jawan Jackson (Broadway’s Ain’t Too Proud, Motown the Musical)
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MAC AND THE TEAM’S MOST GUARDED SECRETS ARE REVEALED WHEN MURDOC HACKS THEIR COMMS AND PLOTS TO KILL THOUSANDS WITH THE HELP OF ANOTHER ENEMY OF PHOENIX, ON “MACGYVER,” FRIDAY, MARCH 5
David Dastmalchian Returns as Murdoc and Joe Pantoliano Returns as Andrews
“Diamond + Quake + Carbon + Comms + Tower” – While on a mission to hunt down a Codex lead, Mac and the team discover Murdoc (David Dastmalchian) hacked their comms and has recorded them for months. Now, Mac and the team must stop Murdoc, who is working with Andrews (Joe Pantoliano), as they plot to kill thousands and reveal each Phoenix member’s most-guarded secrets, on MACGYVER, Friday, March 5 (8:00-9:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network.
REGULAR CAST: Lucas Till (Angus “Mac” MacGyver) Tristin Mays (Riley Davis) Justin Hires (Wilt Bozer) Meredith Eaton (Matty Weber) Levy Tran (Desi Nguyen) Henry Ian Cusick (Russ Taylor)
Promo Video From CBS
Sneak Peek Video
With Lucas Till, Tristin Mays. Levy Tran, Justin Hires, Meredith Eaton and Henry Ian Cusick
MacGyver airs on CBS at 8/7C
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