Review: MacGyver season 2

MacGyver was one of my favorite childhood shows.  After being pleasantly surprised by season 1 of the reboot, I kept with it and watched season 2.  So how does it hold up?

Let me say this…. there are very few shows that I can watch any more with my kids.  There’s either too much sexual content, language or graphic violence to subject them to at their current ages.  But that’s the kind of stuff I also enjoy seeing in moderation.  When MacGyver came along I wanted them to watch it as I had when I was younger.  The original doesn’t hold up as much, so this modern take makes it fresh and new.  Happily, it is written in a way where all ages can appreciate and enjoy it.

From its non-stop funny moments, thrilling story telling, interesting dilemnas, and character interactions, this show really has become a favorite again.  Season 2 of MacGyver brings more of the same, but throws in a few guest appearances of actors from the original (Jack Dalton and Murdoch original actors cameoed).

This season put a lot on the line, and had a great build up to a point where I thought I could predict where it would lead.  I’m glad in a way that I didn’t but was also half way disappointed.  When MacGyver finds his father (I’ll stay away from spoilers on that) I was expecting Mac Sr. to be played by actor Richard Dean Anderson (the original show’s MacGyver).  When he wasn’t there as that character I was sadly let down, but I can see why they didn’t get him for the role.  Mac’s dad probably has a more significant role from here on out, so getting Anderson to do the spot was probably too hard with his schedule.  Still, I hope he pops in for an episode as some other character.

All in all season 2 was a blast.  It was highly enjoyable for myself and my two kids, and with that cliffhanger of an ending I really can’t wait until it’s back in the Fall.  I give it 4.5 out of 5 sCrypt ratings.  What did you think of season 2?  Comment below and let’s discuss.