: True to the original, Mac remains a non-violent problem solver who refuses to carry a gun.
Unlike the 1985 series, this version relies heavily on a specialized team to balance Mac’s scientific genius with physical force and technical support. MacGyver (2016) - Season 1
: The show maintains its signature charm by having Mac build life-saving tools from everyday objects—like using a toothpick and curtain rod to fix a sabotaged train or magnets and ammonia for tactical advantages. : True to the original, Mac remains a