MacGyver (2016 TV series) season 3 explained

MacGyver (2016 TV series) season 3 should not be confused with MacGyver (1985 TV series, season 3).

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Episode List:List of MacGyver (2016 TV series) episodes

The third season of the CBS action-adventure series MacGyver premiered on September 28, 2018 for the 2018–19 television season. The series centers on the fictional Phoenix Foundation which is a covert organization masquerading as a think tank. The series stars Lucas Till, George Eads, Tristin Mays, and Justin Hires. Eads departed in "Father + Bride + Betrayal". CBS announced the series on April 28, 2018 for a twenty-two episode third season. The season premiere, "Improvise", brought in 5.77 million viewers.

Cast and characters

See main article: List of MacGyver characters.

Main

Recurring

Guest Stars

Episodes

See also: List of MacGyver (2016 TV series) episodes. The number in the "No. overall" column refers to the episode's number within the overall series, whereas the number in the "No. in season" column refers to the episode's number within this particular season. "U.S. viewers (millions)" refers to the number of viewers in the U.S. in millions who watched the episode as it was aired.

Production

Development

On April 18, 2018, CBS renewed MacGyver for a third season.[1] When CBS announced its fall schedule it was revealed that the series would keep its timeslot of Fridays at 8 pm (ET).[2] The season premiered on September 28, 2018, and is expected to contain twenty-two episodes.[3] [4]

Filming

The series continues to be produced in Atlanta, Georgia, filming at Mailing Avenue Stageworks in Chosewood Park.[5]

Casting

The season features five starring roles, all five of which returned from the first season. Isabel Lucas is the only main cast member not to return from the second season following her departure in "CO2 Sensor + Tree Branch".[6] In addition, George Eads departed the series in the fourteenth episode.[7] Levy Tran was cast in a recurring role as Desiree Nguyen to replace Eads.[8]

Reception

Critical reception

Rotten Tomatoes, a review aggregator website gives the series a user rating of 3.4 out of 5 based on twenty-seven reviews.[9]

Ratings

Notes and References

  1. Web site: CBS Renews 11 Series, Including ‘Bull,’ ‘Survivor’. Otterson. Joe. April 18, 2018. February 28, 2019. Variety.
  2. Web site: CBS Fall TV Schedule 2018. Mathews. Liam. October 9, 2018. February 28, 2019. TV Guide.
  3. Web site: CBS Fall 2018 Premiere Dates: ‘Big Bang’ & ‘Young Sheldon’ To Help Launch ‘Magnum PI’ & ‘Murphy Brown’ Revival. Andreeva. Nellie. Pedersen. Erik. July 9, 2018. February 28, 2019. Deadline Hollywood.
  4. Web site: Shows A-Z - macgyver on cbs. The Futon Critic. February 16, 2019.
  5. Web site: Atlanta-filmed 'MacGyver' renewed for second season. Hensley. Ellie. March 24, 2017. February 28, 2019. Atlanta Business Chronicle.
  6. Web site: CBS Stars: Who's On Their Way Out?. TVLine.
  7. Web site: George Eads to Exit ‘MacGyver’ on CBS. Otterson. Joe. November 26, 2018. February 28, 2019. Variety.
  8. Web site: ‘MacGyver’: Levy Tran Joins Cast Of CBS Series Following George Eads’ Exit. Andreeva. Nellie. February 5, 2019. February 28, 2019. Deadline Hollywood.
  9. Web site: MACGYVER: SEASON 3. February 28, 2019. Rotten Tomatoes.

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