Paramount+MacGyver (1985)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Viewer Rating
Rating: 7.7
Overview
He's everyone's favorite action hero... but he's a hero with a difference. Angus MacGyver is a secret agent whose wits are his deadliest weapon. Armed with only a knapsack filled with everyday items he picks up along the way, he improvises his way out of every peril the bad guys throw at him. Making a bomb out of chewing gum? Fixing a speeding car's breaks... while he's riding in it? Using soda pop to cook up tear gas? That's all in a day's adventures for MacGyver. He's part Boy Scout, part genius. And all hero.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Paramount+
Apple TV
Google PlayBias Dimensions
Political: Center
Diversity: Low
Christianity: Positive
Overview
He's everyone's favorite action hero... but he's a hero with a difference. Angus MacGyver is a secret agent whose wits are his deadliest weapon. Armed with only a knapsack filled with everyday items he picks up along the way, he improvises his way out of every peril the bad guys throw at him. Making a bomb out of chewing gum? Fixing a speeding car's breaks... while he's riding in it? Using soda pop to cook up tear gas? That's all in a day's adventures for MacGyver. He's part Boy Scout, part genius. And all hero.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Paramount+Apple TVGoogle PlayDetailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Primary
MacGyver is rated as neutral/centrist because its core conflicts are largely apolitical, focusing on universal themes of good versus evil and practical, individual problem-solving through ingenuity and non-violence, rather than promoting a specific political ideology.
The original MacGyver series features traditional casting with a white, male lead and supporting characters, without intentional race or gender swaps. Its narrative consistently portrays traditional identities positively, focusing on the protagonist's heroism and ingenuity rather than engaging with DEI themes.
Secondary
The show often depicts Christian characters, such as benevolent priests or nuns, as forces for good, aligning the narrative with the compassionate and ethical aspects of the faith.
The original 'MacGyver' series, airing from 1985 to 1992, did not include any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The show's narrative focused on action, adventure, and problem-solving, without exploring queer identities or experiences. Consequently, there is no LGBTQ+ portrayal to evaluate.
While female characters are present in various roles, including allies and antagonists, the show does not typically feature them engaging in or winning direct physical combat against male opponents. Victories are usually achieved through MacGyver's ingenuity, or through the use of firearms or other non-physical means when female characters are involved in action.
The 1985-1992 series is the original iteration of MacGyver. All characters introduced within this show are new and original to its canon, meaning there is no prior source material or established history from which a character's gender could have been swapped.
The 1985-1992 "MacGyver" series is the original live-action adaptation for its characters. There is no prior source material (comics, novels, earlier films) or historical record establishing the race of its main characters before this show. Therefore, no character's race was changed from a previously established depiction.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
7.7
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
User Ratings
7.6
7.7
Critic Ratings
N/A
N/A
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