Scoop on the storyline for Episode 2x15 with Michael Des Barres: https://www.broadwayworld.com/bwwtv/article...2-2018-20180116

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Looks like I never posted it so far - Press Release for this Friday's Episode 2x14: https://www.spoilertv.com/2018/01/macgyver-...gras-beads.html


There's no additional Stills yet besides this one. Also, Isabel Lucas is again listed in the episode (she was for 2x12 as well, but didn't get an opening title credit).


“Mardi Gras Beads + Chair” – When the team heads to New Orleans to track down the con artist (Amy Smart) who is posing as the wife of “Duke Jacoby,” one of Jack’s old CIA aliases, Jack finds himself in jeopardy when “Duke’s” old enemies resurface looking for revenge, on MACGYVER, Friday, Jan. 19 (8:00-9:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. Garrett Morris guest stars as Willy, Jack’s former confidential informant in New Orleans.

GUEST CAST:
Amy Smart (Dixie/Dawn)
Garrett Morris (Willy)
Jonny Coyne (Raymond)
Edwin Walker (Bartender)
Jeffrey David Anderson (Guilherme Barbosa)
Benjamin Wood (Joao Barbosa)
Anthony Belevtsov (Enforcer)

STORY BY: Brian Durkin
TELEPLAY BY: Marqui Jackson and Andrew Karlsruher
DIRECTED BY: Mike Martinez

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I always thought MDB should play Helman. Guess the producers thought the same thing. This should be fun!

Press Release for Episode 2x15 with Michael Des Barres; airing February 2: https://www.spoilertv.com/2018/01/macgyver-...-handcuffs.html


“Murdoc + Handcuffs” – After one of Murdoc’s go-to assassins agrees to hand over Murdoc to MacGyver in exchange for $10 million, the team finds itself protecting Murdoc from his former mentor, Nicholas Helman, who wants him dead. Also, Jack realizes he may still have feelings for Riley’s mother, Diane (Michael Michele), on MACGYVER, Friday, Feb. 2 (8:00-9:00 PM ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. Michael Des Barres, who played Murdoc in the original “MacGyver” series, guest stars as Murdoc’s mentor, Nicholas Helman.

GUEST CAST:
Michael Des Barres (Nicholas Helman)
David Dastmalchian (Murdoc)
Michael Michele (Diane)
Anthony Starke (Henry Fletcher)
Kate Bond (Jill)
Brady Bond (Cassian)
Parker Wierling (Teenage Geek)

WRITTEN BY: Marqui Jackson
DIRECTED BY: Stephen Herek

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I wonder who that "go-to assassin" is. Maybe the teacher from 2x04?

I am so excited about this episode, but I don't understand why when they have two Murdocs they needed to muddy the plot waters by including a Diane and Riley story. I hope, hope they are not a focus or threatened in any way and Jack is made to look completely foolish. I want this to be a MAC centered story with Jack and the two Murdocs as the focus. I just don't understand why for once they couldn't chose not to muddy everything up. I usually like Marqui Jackson's writing, and I am grateful Nancy Kiu isn't writing this one but I'm surprised with such a big episode-AND potential new viewers-that Peter Lenkov or Craig O'neill didn't have a hand in it. I even commented on a Review done by Matt Carter I believe where he briefly mentioned Murdoc but then went on and on about Diane!! What? Do you think people really want to see the romance thing that badly? Maybe it is just me.

Well, I guess for the same reason they implemented the Elwood story in the same episode that already had the Bozer-Spy-School-Story-arc: The show is "Team Phoenix", which means all main characters and the recurring plus guest stars for every episode need enough screentime.

Funny thing is, "eliminating" Cage didn't really change that much (because she usually was part of Mac's storyline anyway). The writing for Season 2 is better, but I actually preferred the storytelling of S1 because there were usually only 2 storylines as the show was still "mission-stuff-only". If there were 2 storylines, they usually referred to the same mission; e.g. Riley and Bozer in the war room or looking for clues while Mac + Jack were in the field.

Theoretically, the fact that the Reboot - contrary to the Original Show - keeps it mission-related, allows the show to "work" 2 half-missions at once; similarly to CSI and other crime shows. It's a good solution to keep all the main cast members occupied.

But since they started implementing an additional "personal" storyline for one of the main character into almost every episode, that makes it a bit "crowded". Yes, it's a team show and therefore, we should get to know these characters. But the show is "episodic" and the run-time for an episode is only 40 minutes; so everything must be "tied up" in the end (besides the long-term story-arc with Mac's dad we also need to be remeinded of every now and then).

As we discussed before, this could have been avoided somewhat if Bozer hadn't joined Phoenix until later (or if he'd spent half a season in "spy school" as a recurring) and if Matty didn't come on board until the start of S2. We would have had more time to get to know Mac, Jack, Bozer and Riley and about their families/backstories before they'd added Cage.

I guess it's also personal preference. I know it's the modern storytelling style, but I think everything moved a bit fast. I feel the same about H50, actually. I often feel that either the episodes shouldn't be stuffed full of characters and stories or they should have made the script into a two-parter.

I am so excited about this episode, but I don't understand why when they have two Murdocs they needed to muddy the plot waters by including a Diane and Riley story. I hope, hope they are not a focus or threatened in any way and Jack is made to look completely foolish. I want this to be a MAC centered story with Jack and the two Murdocs as the focus. I just don't understand why for once they couldn't chose not to muddy everything up. I usually like Marqui Jackson's writing, and I am grateful Nancy Kiu isn't writing this one but I'm surprised with such a big episode-AND potential new viewers-that Peter Lenkov or Craig O'neill didn't have a hand in it. I even commented on a Review done by Matt Carter I believe where he briefly mentioned Murdoc but then went on and on about Diane!! What? Do you think people really want to see the romance thing that badly? Maybe it is just me.

I'm glad I'm not the only one who feels that way. I don't mind Jack and Diane coming up again, but I kinda feel that this upcoming Murdoc episode should just be that- a Murdoc episode. Bozer, Riley and Matty can be back at the War Room trying to help, (sorta like Riley and Bozer did in "Large Blade") and we can focus on the B-story lines in the next episode. I wasn't gonna say anything at first, though, because I thought I was just biased since I'm such a big Murdoc fan.

New Stills for Episode 2x15: https://seat42f.com/macgyver-season-2-episo...-handcuffs.html

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Grrrr. He looks dangerous

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Well, they look wet

Doesn't he always?

Preview for next weeks Episode 2x15 with Michael Des Barres:

Murdoc: "Mother always told me I was special."

Oh WHY do I find that so funny?

I think it's kinda funny that MDB only posted the shortened version with only him in it

Interestingly, CBS only uploaded the usual 10-seconds-preview onto YT. They didn't add the long version.

Upcoming Interview with MDB:

It's been up on the CBSSI page for weeks, but SpoilerTV just confirmed that Season 2 will have 23 (instead of 22) Episodes: https://www.spoilertv.com/2018/01/macgyver-...ders-extra.html

The Yahoo Entertainment interview with Michael Des Barres today: https://www.facebook.com/yahooentertainment...57091718319832/

He talks about the Reboot right at the beginning and once again near the end, but the whole thing is very interesting to listen to. About 30 minutes, he talks about Original MacGyver and RDA and the craziest scene he ever filmed for the OG MacGyver.

SPOILER ALERT

Spoiler Snippets for Episode 2x21: https://www.spoilertv.com/2018/02/macgyver-...1-snippets.html

Looks like this will be another rescue mission; but yay for some potential MacWhump

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Sounds a bit like a random mission Mac runs into. At least, the "friend gets kidnapped" part wasn't what he signed up for.

It's NOT OFFICIAL YET, but there's talk about MacGyver already being renewed for a 3rd season: https://renewcanceltv.com/macgyver-renewed-season-3-cbs/


MacGyver Renewed For Season 3 By CBS!
FEBRUARY 2, 2018 BY RENEWCANCELTV

CBS has quietly renewed MacGyver for Season 3, slated to premiere fall 2018, insiders have assured RenewCancelTV.
(...)
MacGyver joins the likes of TBBT, Young Sheldon, NCIS: NO, S.W.A.T., and Life In Pieces on CBS’ 2018-19 return slate.


Not sure how trusty these "insiders" are, but it is plausible. If it's true, they might officially announce it when the show comes back on March 2nd to remind non-regular viewers that it's worth to tune in again since the show will go on for another year?

I hope so!

I hope so!

I hope so! That would be awesome. For all the little things that have irked me this season, I truly feel like the show has grown, and I honestly like Lucas Till and George Eades and want to see them succeed.

I don't think fans should be worried - the Reboot is sold very well internationally, and ratings are good enough that CBS sure would love to renew all 3 Friday shows.

I feel like there's a higher possibility of BB or H50 being cancelled, though - either because one of the leading stars wants out after so many years or because the costs are getting too high ("older" shows are much more expensive production-wise; therefore expectations for gains and audiences are higher). Of course, if e.g. BB gets cancelled, they could put the Magnum Reboot in the BB time slot. I think it would work well with MacGyver and H50. I doubt they will meddle with the line-up if they don't have to, though.

Just realized that although there's a promo preview for Episode 2x16, I still don't know the title of the episode

I hope so!

I hope so! That would be awesome. For all the little things that have irked me this season, I truly feel like the show has grown, and I honestly like Lucas Till and George Eades and want to see them succeed.

Yay!

Scoop for Episode 2x16, airing on March 2: https://www.broadwayworld.com/bwwtv/article...2-2018-20180205

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Okay... Now I want to know WHY Jack wants to break into Matty's home.

Don't we all

My guesses:
- he's bored
- Matty confiscated something he wants back
- he lent her his Bruce Willis collection and feels the need to watch "Die Hard" right now
- he's looking for proof concerning her knowing of/about Mac's father

Don't we all

My guesses:
- he's bored
- Matty confiscated something he wants back
- he lent her his Bruce Willis collection and feels the need to watch "Die Hard" right now
- he's looking for proof concerning her knowing of/about Mac's father

Probably that last one. Or the second one. Oh, if he gets caught... Poor Jack!