Thursday, April 8, 2021

CBS 2021 'MacGyver' cancelled after 5 TV seasons

MAC-GYVER on CBS (2016). The TV reboot of the classic "MacGyver" (1985-92) has been cancelled by the network. Fans are upset because the show has found an audience. 

The original TV show runner was replaced after the 4th season because of a toxic environment on-set. 

During the 5th season. "MacGyver" averaged a 0.52 adult rating (18 to 49 demo) & 7.80 overall.

The season finale will air on Friday April 30, 2021.

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"MacGyver" from the 1980's and early 1990's has a cult following to this day 2021. It starred Richard Dean Anderson and aired on ABC (Sunday & Mondays). 

The TV ratings remained steady for 6 TV seasons (14.6 ---- 11.5). It was taken off of the schedule for half of the 7th season. (9.6 rating).

Two TV movies came back in 1994 and was very popular around the world.

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