MacGyver (1985)
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MacGyver is streaming in the US on Paramount+, Paramount+ Roku Premium Channel.
What the audience says
MacGyver sits near the top of English series on audience ratings. It's sitting at 7.7/10 on TMDB across 969 ratings, which puts it comfortably above average.
Is it worth starting?
This is 7 seasons deep — English drama, leaning action & adventure, fine for the whole family. There's a lot of it, which is either the appeal or the problem depending on your week.
- Why
- Currently 7.7/10 from 969 ratings, which is a good sign this early.
- Skip if
- a backlog this size is the opposite of what you're after
- Best for
- A proper binge, once you've got the weeks for it
Story
He's everyone's favorite action hero... but he's a hero with a difference. Angus MacGyver is a secret agent whose wits are his deadliest weapon. 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. Making a bomb out of chewing gum? Fixing a speeding car's brakes... while he's riding in it? Using soda pop to cook up tear gas? That's all in a day's adventures for MacGyver. He's part Boy Scout, part genius. And all hero.
Good to know
| Runtime | ~45 min per episode |
| Watch with family? | TV-PG · Yes — family friendly |
| Genre | Drama / Action & Adventure |
| Language | English |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
Lee David Zlotoff
Cast
Where to watch in the US
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Availability as of Oct 7, 2026 — platforms may change over time.
More: All Paramount+ titles in the US
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