Mac and the team are called on to help out a princess on CBS's MacGyver season five episode 12. There are a LOTS of feats, in addition, that place The Doctor in its own category. MacGyver (1985-1992) was a television series about the adventures of a laid-back, extremely resourceful ex-secret agent named Angus "Mac" MacGyver, whose main asset is his practical application of scientific knowledge and inventive use of common items. Thanks! This is an ability especially useful in keeping Doctor Who as the longest-running science fiction television show in the world. With only common household items, a Swiss Army knife, and a little bit of duct tape, MacGyver could foil the evil plans of any villain to cross his path. He's outstandingly talented at sports including ice hockey ,motor car racing, skiing and pool (and juggling ,of course!) While not an expert in biology or medicine, MacGyver is shown to be an efficient field medic and knowledgeable in crime scene techniques and DNA sequencing procedures. Even in cases where his improvised devices are used to attack hostile opponents, he is always doing so in self-defense and, if possible, subduing or disabling rather than killing. Lucas Till plays MacGyver in the 2016 television series. The Arena Media Brands, LLC and respective content providers to this website may receive compensation for some links to products and services on this website. Robert Feld from Brighton, United Kingdom on September 25, 2014: I like Data and the Doctor - Data because he has an innocent desire to learn to become more human, and he grows constantly. At one point another boy called Justin Wright stole MacGyver's sneakers and threw them out of the window of the school bus as revenge for MacGyver incinerating his moped. Fixing a speeding car's breaks. THE PAPERCLIP RING by missplacedsoul. 1. Since then, we've seen Walter put that big brain of his into action by using his expertise in chemistry to not only cook meth and teach bored high school students, but also to combat some of the most vicious drug dealers in the land while building an ever-growing empire from the ground up. [49] He also knows Morse code. Drawing on a vast practical knowledge of science, MacGyver is able to make use of anything around him to create solutions to any problem he faces. He also appears to be susceptible to remote temporal retrograde amnesia, which he has experienced more than once after physical head trauma. Another denition: An act is a prima faciewrongwhen it has at least one wrong-making feature. I'm sure there are a whole plethora bulbous brained characters that have come along since (Rick from Rick and Morty is a big request), but our list feels pretty long as it is haha. also owner of the blogs @beauitful-paradise and @teenwolf-theoriginals. Bidding farewell to Katarina, Mac returns home and reenters Nikki's apartment but once again finds nothing. Got to confess, I am only familiar with 8 of these. He also has a toolbox in his Jeep. Angus MacGyver (MacGyver TV 2016)/Original Female Character (s) Wilt Bozer/Leanna Martin Sarah Adler/Jack Dalton (MacGyver TV 2016) Samantha Cage/Original Female Character (s) Angus MacGyver (MacGyver TV 2016) Riley Davis Original Female Character (s) Original Male Character (s) Wilt Bozer (MacGyver TV 2016) Jack Dalton (MacGyver TV 2016) Whether solving cases for the Miami-Metro Police Department or butchering evildoers in his spare time, with a keen analytical mind and meticulously laid out plans, Dex is superb at whatever job he puts his mind to. Sean appears in only one episode, and is portrayed by actor, This page was last edited on 12 November 2022, at 01:10. Mac is a specialist with EOD training from the army who excels in using everyday items to solve complex problems. From comic books, to movies, to TV, Lex Luthor has always been one of the most notoriously brilliant archnemesis, criminal masterminds in superhero history. The code is 0323, which means his birthday is March 23rd. After discovering and reuniting with Sean, MacGyver decides to resign from the Foundation in order to spend time with his son.[35]. And while it has never been explicitly stated in the show's plot, her character is said to be based on a person with Asperger syndrome. But in Season 5, Episode 3 ("The Black Corsage"), he began driving his grandfather Harry's "classic" 1946 Chevrolet pickup truck. Is going through hard core editing. MacGyver's mother died of a stroke while he was in Afghanistan. Soon thereafter (MacGyver: Trail to Doomsday), he investigates the murder of a friend in Britain, and eventually traces it to an unscrupulous businessman who sells nuclear arms research for profit. Mac later returns to Nikki's apartment again and discovers a hidden key before rounding off the day with a barbecue at his house with Jack, Riley and Bozer. Action 1985 11+ TV-PG Starring Richard Dean Anderson, Dana Elcar, Bruce McGill Richard Dean Anderson Angus MacGyver, of course. After leaving that career, he decides to utilize his powers for good as a consulting member of the CBI (Californian Bureau of Investigation) crime-fighting unit. They chase Nikki into an alley outside but she escapes with Kendrick, revealing that she has been in league with him the entire time. The mercenaries see through the ruse and chase the group down the train but are stopped when Mac jams a door with a fork. Two television specials featuring the character followed, both occurring and released in 1994, two years after the series ended. When one "MacGyvers" a solution to a problem, one finds a simple yet elegant solution to something using existing resources. In May 2020, with encouragement from his aunt Gwen, he defected from the Phoenix Foundation to join its dark counterpart Codex which turned out to be an unsanctioned undercover operation in order to stop Codex from the inside. Mr. Spock is the incomparable king of serious, no-nonsense logical thinking. Ellen Gregory from Connecticut, USA on June 25, 2012: Interesting concept for a lens. Because with a broad knowledge of many different fields and an IQ of 159, Lisa Simpson is one of the select, gifted few accepted into the Springfield chapter of Mensa right up there with Professor Fink himself! For the character from the 1985 original series, see Angus MacGyver (1985). [5] In regard to the environment, MacGyver strives to protect endangered species such as eagles,[6] the black rhino,[7] and wolves. The MacGyver Secret Written by the creator of MacGyver, The MacGyver Secret book details everything you need to experience breakthroughs in your creative problem solving. michael schofield and charlie eppes are missing from this list. With the mission completed, later that evening Mac goes back to helping Bozer shoot a movie scene with Riley before sitting down with Jack to have a beer and write a letter to his estranged father. (However, in Series 6 Ep 12 Jerico Games, he looks at a high school yearbook, 1968, when he was supposedly 18.) The organization's guise as a think tank is actually a cover agency working in cohorts with the government. Angus MacGyver needs a new team mate and Ollie Brooks is perfect. Contents 1 Character Bio 2 Whump 2.1 Season 1 2.2 Season 2 2.3 Season 3 2.4 Season 4 2.5 Season 5 3 References Character Bio MacGyver is a U.S. operative who works for the Phoenix Foundation, a covert agency operating under the guise of a think tank. Unable to stop the train or uncouple the cars, Mac uses a pipe, rust, a road flare and magnesium to make a thermal lance to cut through the train car connectors. I would guess the two men are about equal in intelligence (although RDA is too self-effacing to believe that). A mix between Orson Welles, Napoleon Bonaparte, and Don Quixote, this adorable little genius, whose intelligence has been significantly raised due to Acme Labs experiments, is hellbent on taking over the world by any means necessary. WHY AMONG 25 INTELLIGENT CHARACTERS THERE ARE ONLY 3 WOMEN??? At his hotel, Mac uses tinfoil and ammonia to set off the hotel smoke alarms and flush out Kendrick but is distracted when he suddenly sees Nikki alive in the hotel. The mercenaries abandon the train but not before setting the train on a collusion course with the approaching station. Ice-HockeyGuitarPainting Devoid of all empathy for others, with a B.S., M.S., M.A., a Ph.D, an eidetic memory, an IQ of 187, and a strict logical mind, Sheldon has a rational, analytical way of thinking that's matched only by the smartest of sci-fi androids and the most logical of Star Trek Vulcans. Murdoc His other hobbies include ice hockey and racing, and he has shown interest in the arts of painting and guitar.[15]. While the offspring were both black and red, it was the red calves that proved themselves superior in terms of growth, fertility and hardiness. I'd originally put this list together back in the ancient days of 2012, before the heavens had blessed Rick and Morty upon us. He was extremely meticulous and methodical in his evil doings and always remained one step ahead of the DEA and other drug kingpins who were out to get him. Goals One genius I would add: Columbo! Mac would later claim he hadn't wanted to go to prom anyway as he wanted to watch a live shuttle launch on TV that night instead. Even when at a disadvantage, Ben managed to always get what he wanted, while coming out on top. MacGyver, a reimagining of the classic series, is an action-adventure drama about 20-something Angus "Mac" MacGyver, who creates a clandestine organization within the U.S. government where he uses his extraordinary talent for unconventional problem solving and vast scientific knowledge to save lives.Joining his team on high-risk missions around the globe is maverick former CIA agent Jack . a place where all macgyver gifs i've made live. I think The Doctor should be a lot higher up the list though as he is a Time Lord and more intelligent than any human could ever be. Read 7 answers by scientists to the question asked by Eng. It just breaks my heart to make the necessary cuts to keep this list 25 and under. Type of Hero [23] At about 12 years of age, MacGyver had a traumatic experience with the accidental shooting death of a friend by a bullet from a falling gun. To stop the train, Mac goes underneath the train and switches around the train's positive and negative motor cables, slamming it into reverse and slowing it down just in time to prevent a crash. He may act like a juvenile, but he is extremely intelligent with an eidetic memory. He currently shares his home, which he inherited from his grandfather who's since passed, with his best friend Wilt Bozer who like the general public believes that DXS is just a Think-Tank. His (iconic) haircut is that of a "mullet", in a clean-cut, lightly gelled variation on the classic hairstyle. In the fifth season, Harry dies of a heart attack,[33] at which point MacGyver believes he has no remaining relatives. at 17 years old. He is often suspicious of militaristic attitudes within the government; he sees his Phoenix Foundation employer as an alternative to the more conventional (and violent) means of law enforcement. [28] Sometime during this time MacGyver's mother died of a stroke while he was in Afghanistan on assignment, though no specifics are given other than it being after Christmas. Characters are not limited to human or human-like characters. MacGyver works for the fictional Phoenix Foundation in Los Angeles, which in the original series was an independent think tank, and in the 2016 reboot is a clandestine government organization using the cover of a think tank. by CMac Tue Mar 29, 2016 4:29 pm. Hmm. angus macgyver + favourite look | 4.08. Unlike stereotypical "macho" or stoic action heroes, MacGyver exhibits open fear in perilous situations and shows pain after a fight. He is played by Richard Dean Anderson in the 1985 original series. [48] He is proficient in multiple languages, including Italian, German and Mandarin. He and Jack then take Sarah to safety but are stymied when Adler refuses to leave Venezuela without busting the arms dealer first. Angus 'Mac' MacGyver is the title character and the protagonist in the TV series MacGyver. There's a whole lot of IQ going on here. As I read this I realize that you have Monk really low on the list, and I disagree with that. He attended Mission City Junior High School along with Wilt Bozer. He is played by Richard Dean Anderson in the 1985 original series. Well, except maybe for BB heroes, or House, or cartoon characters (they're supposed to be funny, not actually ingenious). I'm a failure as a human being and I apologize for wasting my efforts on such a disastrous page. he queried, eyeing Jack with suspicion. Being born on 1 March 1967, George Eads is 55 years old as of today's date 2nd December 2022. Why is lisa simpson on this list? While at high school, Mac had a "huge crush" on his lab partner Darlene Martin. MacGyver follows him and works in a similar role for the Foundation for the next six years, finally leaving in 1992. The Squid told me I should tell you this was my 900th Like. Great idea for a lens. MacGyver is proficient to a greater or lesser extent in Russian, German, French, Italian, Spanish, and American Sign Language, and knows how to use international maritime signal flags and Morse code. His grandfather, Harry Jackson, calls him "Bud" or "Buddy". #angusmacgyver Hashtag Videos on TikTok #angusmacgyver 2.5M views voidkbishop angus macgyver #angusmacgyver #lucastill #edit #macgyver #foryou macgyver_fanpage_ He's safe with them #savemacgyver #macgyver #macgyveredit #fyp #savemacgyver #foryoupage #team #safewithme #lucastill #angusmacgyver #safe #friends #cute #dontworry lucas_till_ In the onset of the series, MacGyver has been working as a field agent in DXS under the purview of Director Patricia Thornton for just over three years while partnered with Jack Dalton, his security and intel specialist, and Nikki Carpenter, a senior computer analyst whom Mac had also been dating for the past two years. [53] After his father's disappearance, MacGyver was raised by his grandfather. -Welcome to the Hero/Protagonist wiki! They track down the weapon on a covered truck on a city highway, whereupon Mac parachutes into the truck, disarms the goons guarding it and succeeds in disabling the weapon. Should've had Michael scofield on this list, Forgot to add Harold finch from person of interest to my other names lol he's definitely another genius like the rest. MacGyver was bullied at school, partly because of his first name, by Donnie Sandoz among others. WHERE IS THE GOAT MICHAEL SCOFIELD?!?!!?!?!!?!!?!!!!!!!!!! What about Rick Sanchez from Rick and Morty?!? Messages: 1,311. I really should update it. "Wire Cutter", Following a failed attempt to catch up to Nikki in Lisbon, Portugal, Mac and the team are redirected by Thornton to Berlin, Germany to catch up to and protect a whistleblower from a German arms corporation named Katarina Wagner who's life is in danger from her employers. He's physically fit and sure doesn't look like the first image that pops up in your mind when you think of the word nerd. Angus MacGyver is an agent of The Phoenix Foundation, the son of its Head James MacGyver and a member of its flagship team. MacGyver initially used a Jeep Cherokee and then a Jeep Wrangler beginning with Season 2. You forgot Matthew Gray Gubler as Dr. Spencer Reid from Criminal Minds. One is a doctor who has a very narrow range of knowledge - namely MEDICINE. When he was ten years old he got his first chemistry set. This is a very creative and nicely-presented lens. [54] In the Army he met Jack Dalton, who was a Delta Force soldier. Genres Action Subtitles None available This video is currently unavailable to watch in your location But I agree with your top two picks. The seventh (and final) season of MacGyver satisfied fan curiosity by revealing the character's first name: Angus. MacGyver's persistence and the improvisational nature of his plans make him difficult to thwart, as his nemesis Murdoc pointed out, because not even MacGyver himself knows what he's going to do next. After losing a bet with Wilt Bozer, Mac was forced to ask Darlene to prom and she rejected him harshly. So I'll go ahead and direct anyone who complains about his addition to the list to go watch that episode for my defending arguments. MacGyver's first name was at first intended to be Stacey, as seen in a press release from Paramount. There is another character of the Intelligence series which was cancelled, but works too. Good list, but I'd put Mike Ross from suits, Walter bishop and Peter bishop, spencer Reid, Alec sadler continuum, Michael scofeild, Lloyd lowery breakout kings, Neil caffery, I was kinda expecting to see Rick from Rick and Morty. Half of these shows I never saw, and the other half (whose names are on this list) I mostly don't agree with. that's an interesting answer. As such, he was raised by his paternal grandfather Harry MacGyver in Mission City. They successfully evacuate Ralph and gain the upper hand against D-77. Archimedes would often try to escape so Mac's grandfather installed an invisible fence to keep him in the garden. He's a pro at bomb disposal ,and can repair any item from household radio to aeroplane. In the series premiere, Mac, Jack, Thornton and Nikki infiltrate a high-end criminal/terrorist party in Italy to steal a bioweapon from a notorious terrorist. Because it's through his endeavor to be human that we see Data's thirst for knowledge shine the brightest. He has used three models so far, one given to him by his grandfather that he lost to a monkey, another which was given to him by Jack Dalton as a replacement which he later lost during a mission in Mexico and a third one given to him by Matty Webber when he rejoined the Phoenix. And while Spock continuously attempted to avoid this behavior, deeming the desire as absolutely illogical, it's nevertheless part of what makes Data so special. He is played by Richard Dean Anderson . Making a bomb out of chewing gum? In the second last episode of the show, it turns out that MacGyver has a son, Sean "Sam" Angus Malloy. Than is only the 3% of the total, You forgot the caracters of Scorpion : Walter O'Brien has an iq. I've watched several of these MacGyver and Monk are two of my favorites. Great work here! His grandfather, Harry Jackson (who calls him "Bud"), played by actor John Anderson, acted as his father, but moved away in 1967 when MacGyver was sixteen, worked for a period in Alaska, sending money to MacGyver and his mother, and eventually settled down as a farmer in Minnesota after MacGyver had left. Now, if you'll excuse me, I must go brush my teeth with a shotgun. Angus "Mac" MacGyver is the protagonist character in the 2016 reboot of MacGyver . Even the other guy from Suits. 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. Left with no other choice, Mac and Jack aid Sarah in flushing the dealer out of his compound using mirrors, a stick, a lens and sunlight and chase him down when he tries to flee on a super-bike. Part-human, part-vulcan, with a mind as sharp as his ears, this science fiction favorite is a master of reason over feeling. [54], After leaving the Army, MacGyver was hired by the Department of External Services, a government clandestine operation using the guise of a think tank. Angus MacGyver In the first one (MacGyver: Lost Treasure of Atlantis), MacGyver teams up with his former college archaeology instructor, Professor Atticus (Brian Blessed), to help him prove his theories about ancient Atlantis while dodging the bullets of genocidal Yugoslav troops, a Greek revolutionary and a ruthless treasure hunter. He grew close to his science teacher Arthur Ericson, who was very supportive of Mac, allowing him to stay in the lab after school to complete experiments. I honestly cannot believe you did not put Sherlock in there. Mac and Jack then pretend to be a pair of drunks so as to ambush some of the mercenaries; in the melee Mac uses a can of air freshener as a flamethrower and a pair of tweezers to jam his opponent's gun before jump-kicking him out a window. I would have The Doctor higher on the list and add Walter Bishop from Fringe. He is a resourceful U.S. operative who works for the Phoenix Foundation, a covert U.S. government agency operating under the guise of a think tank. James MacGyver (father, deceased)Ellen Jackson (mother, deceased)Sean Angus "Sam" Malloy (son)Cecilia and Harry Jackson (grandparents) Pacifist, Narrator, Ellen Jackson (mother, deceased)Sean Angus "Sam" Malloy (son)Cecilia and Harry Jackson (grandparents). [14] He is an avid outdoorsman with skills that include skiing and outdoor survival. No mention in either special is made of Pete Thornton, Jack Dalton, MacGyver's son Sean or any of the show's other regulars. (KGB was disbanded November 6th 1991 [de facto] or December 3rd 1991 [de jure]) Which means Mac's birthday can be March 23rd 1992 (or later). Mac was already enrolled at M.I.T. He is almost exclusively referred to as Mac by his friends, except for Matty Webber who habitually calls him Blondie. While never being in an actual relationship, he is always on good terms with his past acquaintances, of which there are many. Possessing both an unmatched intelligence and a manipulative charm that could make even a toaster fall in love, Gaius Balter had the ability to outsmart everyone around him while miraculously saving himself from the most sticky of situations. examples of innuendo in literature; Wonderful and brilliantly-written lens! During vineyard worker strikes, MacGyver assists Latino protesters against vineyard owners. sherlock should be on this list as 1alls I'm saying. He wanted to help soldiers who were facing real problems instead of solving theoretical problems. This revelation is repeated in the series finale, which introduces MacGyver's son as having the middle name Angus, as well as on the packaging of the MacGyver DVD season sets. There is others too Where the hell is the smartest creature in all infinite universes? Sorry. Preferring non-violent conflict resolution over the nasty world of guns and other deadly weaponry, this secret agent with an education in science (and one glorious head of hair) was the most clever and resourceful problem solver ever to make his way onto television screens. How about sherlock holmes out of sherlock but still good list. Angus MacGyver is a fictional character appearing in MacGyver and portrayed by Lucas Till. He rents a room at the supposed genius of the town, Angus Macgyver, close to the water's edge and close to his more-or-less daughter Riley. While lying is part of the job, Mac does not like it when he has to lie to his friends, especially Bozer, whom he has known since childhood and share a brotherly bond.

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