Paramount+MacGyver (2016)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Center
Viewer Rating
Rating: 6.4
Overview
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.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Paramount+
Apple TV
Google PlayBias Dimensions
Political: Center
Diversity: Low
Gender Swap: Yes
Race Swap: Yes
Overview
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.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Paramount+Apple TVGoogle PlayDetailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Center
Primary
MacGyver is largely apolitical, focusing on individual ingenuity and non-lethal problem-solving against generic threats, which balances themes of self-reliance (right-leaning) with pacifism and occasional environmentalism (left-leaning).
The MacGyver series primarily featured traditional casting with a white male lead and supporting characters, without intentional race or gender swaps of established roles. Its narrative generally presented traditional identities in a neutral or positive light, focusing on problem-solving and humanitarian themes rather than explicit critiques of traditional identities or modern DEI themes.
Secondary
The 2016 "MacGyver" reboot features Patricia Thornton as MacGyver's boss, a role previously held by the male character Pete Thornton in the original series. This constitutes a clear gender swap.
The character of Pete Thornton, MacGyver's white male boss in the original series, is reimagined as Patricia Thornton in the 2016 reboot, portrayed by Sandrine Holt, an actress of British and Chinese descent. This constitutes a race swap.
The original MacGyver television series, a product of its time, did not include any explicit or implicitly identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes throughout its run. Consequently, there is no portrayal to evaluate, resulting in an N/A rating.
The show primarily focuses on MacGyver's ingenuity and non-violent problem-solving. While female characters are present and sometimes involved in dangerous situations, they are not depicted as engaging in or winning close-quarters physical combat against male opponents.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
6.4
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
User Ratings
5.5
7.3
Critic Ratings
N/A
N/A
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