What do we think of "MacGyver"?
Given Lemmy’s leftward sociopolitical skew, the appreciation for Star Trek makes perfect sense, but what do we think of “MacGyver”? I specifically refer to the 85-92 Richard Dean Anderson show; I know there’s a reboot but I haven’t seen it yet.
Let’s see…
-Leftward socio-political commentary, including environmental activism and anti-authoritarianism
-Male protagonist with actual outward sensitivity & feelings
-“Open-source”; makes his own tools/gadgets from whatever’s available instead of relying on a corporate supply chain.
Sounds right up this platform’s alley.
I’m halfway through season 2 and it’s pretty damn good; it’s basically James Bond as an overgrown Boy Scout and that’s actually rather endearing.
Esta entrada fue editada (sábado, 22 de agosto de 2026, 17:15)
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in reply to Casuls_Die_Thrice • • • Public MessageYep. The science isn't always accurate, but the values are good.
Back when it ran, environmentalism and anti-authoritarianism weren't as clearly tied to the left as it is today.
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in reply to Kuadhual • • • Public MessageThe first episode had the ingredients of thermite accurately, and they got sued.
Thermite is incredibly simple and even kids can make it, if they know how.
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in reply to Casuls_Die_Thrice • • • Public MessageI loved it when I was younger. A lot of it filmed locally in Vancouver. The Phoenix Foundation, where he works, is on Georgia Street, not far from Stanley Park.
Still remember him stopping a nuclear reactor leak with chocolate and baking scones along a rock face while camping with dysfunctional youth.
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in reply to Casuls_Die_Thrice • • • Public MessageMcGyver so to say went on a lot of fun adventures. I had a good time watching him even though I knew most of his solutions weren't realistic.
Did I mention that most of his solutions weren't realistic?
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in reply to Casuls_Die_Thrice • • • Public MessageWas obsessed as a kid, rewatching recently too!
Still love the character, but was a bit shocked at how pro-US-meddling-exceptionalism-militarism it is, never even noticed at the time. I guess basically every single 80s action series/film is the same.
Without that, the character is a great role model tho. What a cutie.