Day 5

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Party!

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Hui

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Oooooh I'm getting a 'The Heist' vibe from those pictures They might have gotten inspiration off it for a scene or two

MacGyver. Angus MacGyver. 006....

Thanks JW2K, for the better image.

That shot also confirms that they will have opening gambits in the new series prior to the titles - except they call them Teasers.

Excellent!

All the Cars have italian license plates... And MacGyver is wearing a tux

I really hope they're not just remaking episodes or even using scenes from original episodes. That would come across as very lazy and unimaginative.

For me, and I suspect many other fans, if they are doing that it will look like a lazy, and I would venture, pretty fan insulting cash-grab.

I've seen a few shots now that have giving me this thought... l'm expecting better things than that!

Love the production value of it so far. End of the day, i hope the feel of it prevails too.

I somehow already knew when I saw that third car the older one, that it belongs for Mac It looks more characteristic

You've got to wonder if it's actually his or if he "borrowed it"?

Or stole it

They are still working - since last night. Described by Lenkov as a marathon shoot.

Sheer Dedication!

Extremely grateful

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I guess they need to get the schedule finished for the week. Good thing it's Friday. They can sleep all week-end.

You've got to wonder if it's actually his or if he "borrowed it"?

That too better use somebody's car than own during secret mission

I doubt they would do that. I can't think of any other reboot that takes that approach.
Some things, such as speed boats, planes, fancy cars, etc, are pretty standard elements of action-adventure shows, so I'm guessing that's why we're seeing them in these shots.
But you're right-- if this show IS just going to remake scenes from the original, it will seem very lazy.

Yeah it's just after seeing some of the photos they seem really similar to some scenes from the original.

I'm hoping their idea of an Easter egg or paying tribute isn't incorporating scenes from TOS episodes.

To me paying tribute to TOS is things like keeping the characters in tact and maintaining the already existing cannon, not just repeating scenes so they can say "oh look we're incorporating some of the old scenes in to keep you guys happy." which to be fair is what they've done with Jack Dalton and Wilt Bozer. They're both completely different characters, and they started off as different characters but got changed to "please the fans" but now we have names we know but on different characters... unless they're angling that Jack joined the CIA after he and Mac did their OE through Europe and his dodgy businesses were after he left, then I'm going to have a really hard time accepting this new Jack.

I don't know about anyone else but MacGyver is MUCH more than just a TV show to me. I've lived and breathed and completely idolized MacGyver since I was a teen. I've looking forward to seeing this new show, but I still think there are things they could do better.

I agree with you, KiwiTek.

I too hold this show close to my heart, and it is still difficult to accept some of the changes made in this reboot, on the other hand, it looks considerably good, and will be admired by many!

looking forward to watching the first episode

MacGyver used to be that way for me. From the time I was in junior high school, up until the beginning of college, I saw MacGyver almost more as a lifestyle, rather than just a show. But, over the years since then, I have to admit it's become "just a show" to me. Actually, to be honest, even when I thought so highly of it, I started to see its weaknesses more and more. I got tired of the preachy episodes, I was disappointed with how much they reduced the number of MacGyverisms, I grew weary of the inner-city episodes, and by the time Season 7 came along, I found I was watching it more because of how much I USED to like it, rather than how much I liked it during season 7.

So, anyway, I guess my point is that if they were making this reboot when I still felt as passionately as I did about TOS during its earlier seasons, I might find it harder to accept whatever changes are being made. But now that I feel a lot less passionately about TOS, I'm more receptive to the reboot.

Easter Eggs can come in all kinds of shapes and sizes. They can be obvious and they can be subtle. That's the beauty of them.

Peter Lenkov has done this since the start on H.50, and continues doing creative things with little nods to the past.

I have no doubt, that being a fan of the MacGyver series himself. He will be eager to please, while also being a bit cryptic at times also.

What is quite evident based on all the pics and videos from the set is - that there is nothing Lazy about the efforts both CBS and Lenkov are putting into this reboot.

You've got to wonder if it's actually his or if he "borrowed it"?

I believe they borrowed the vehicle, or it could be ''Stolen" as Denizen said!

Do you guys think that if ever the 'teasers' are the new opening gambits, they will then be connected to the story of the episode unlike in the original one wherein the gambits usually didn't connect? Idk, it's just that when they say 'teaser', it kinda means the teaser for the story of the episode for me.

I also would think that if they were to bring back the gambits they would have to connect it to the story, because shows nowadays tend to maximize their time on the main plot of the episode, and it may also be one of the reasons why a lot of shows now have short opening titles. Generally, opening gambits unrelated to the story would just be a waste of the episode's time, no matter how good the MacGyverisms are for the gambit. Surely they would like to tell the story much more longer, and that's why I think that if they'll bring back the gambits they will now all be related to the episode it aired in.

New regular cast member announced by CBS. She'll play Patricia Thornton, director of operations at the DXS.

Loving this move ! I knew that they would do something bold like this. Very very nice !

A love interest (...or he'd like to think) for Eads perhaps.


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I am fine with this change is she my first choice no and while Patirica is being introduced that doesn't mean Pete won't be at some point introduced

Love Sandrine Holt! She was awesome in Once a Thief.

Me too ! Loved her in Hostages and 24.

She will be an excellent addition to the already strong cast building in this series.

Loving this series even more now ! ! !

This news has made my day, nope... my week, nope... my month ! ! !

At first glance this pic looked like it was RDA from back in the day!

Oh dear, a HOT Pete!?? I feel very confused by this. Still, I hope the relationship stays the same between the new Pete and Mac.

More estate Party set pics

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So many cars...

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