WHY AMONG 25 INTELLIGENT CHARACTERS THERE ARE ONLY 3 WOMEN??? It just breaks my heart to make the necessary cuts to keep this list 25 and under. I honestly cannot believe you did not put Sherlock in there. [45] He is never without his trusty Swiss Army knife and uses anything in his environment to his advantage. Only problem I have with it is - I wish I had done it! In both portrayals MacGyver is shown to possess a genius-level intellect, proficiency in multiple languages, superb engineering skills, excellent knowledge of applied physics, military training in bomb disposal techniques, and a preference for non-lethal resolutions to conflicts. When MacGyver saves Thornton's life using a paper clip, a wrench and shoelaces, MacGyver is offered a job as a field agent at the DXS. I mean, come on, he solved a cryptogram the best cryptographers of the nation could not solve in three freaking seconds! He employs improvisation to evade anticipatory countermeasures, and his plans are difficult to thwart on account of their unpredictability. Sherlock Holmes, Michael Scofield and Tyrion Lannister?? However, it was never confirmed in any episode, and remained a mystery until the seventh season; whenever he is asked about it, he says he dislikes his first name and quickly changes the subject. He's outstandingly talented at sports including ice hockey ,motor car racing, skiing and pool (and juggling ,of course!) [16] However, it was never confirmed in any episode, and remained a mystery until the seventh season; whenever he is asked about it, he says he dislikes his first name and quickly changes the subject. On the weird and mystical island on LOST Ben had everyone around him wrapped around his little finger; each walking right into his plans with every step they took (and he ALWAYS had a plan). This is in contrast to a kludge, or a Rube Goldberg, which is generally complicated and problematic. When Bozer discovered Mac's real job after a deadly encounter with Murdoc, their relationship became strained, but when Thorton threatened to lock up Bozer because he was a security risk, MacGyver threatened her with him quitting rather than have his best friend put away for life. Who is smarter, Ben Linus or Harold Finch? Fleeing into an escape tunnel, Mac uses flour, a clock, duct tape, copper wire and batteries to make a bomb to cover their escape but in the confusion, the scientist is taken by the colonel's men. You forgot Matthew Gray Gubler as Dr. Spencer Reid from Criminal Minds. The guitar is an instrument he's played since he was a child, as stated in "The Madonna". "Awl", A few months later Mac comes home from town to find his friends and teammates in the living room for an intervention set up by Bozer after he found Mac's laptop scanning for Nikki; Bozer and Penny not being aware that Nikki was actually still alive. I changed the Cover cause the other one was ugly. Making a bomb out of chewing gum? When one "MacGyvers" a solution to a problem, one finds a simple yet elegant solution to something using existing resources. He is portrayed as being on good terms with his past romantic acquaintances. A mix between Orson Welles, Napoleon Bonaparte, and Don Quixote, this adorable little genius, whose intelligence has been significantly raised due to Acme Labs experiments, is hellbent on taking over the world by any means necessary. "Toothpick". In 01x12 Screwdriver we learn that Nikki's code is Mac's birthday. This list is prob one of the worst ive seenhas the person rated this just watched youtube clips? To not be on the list is an insult, and renders the list invalid. Lucas Till stars as Angus "Mac . Lucas Till portrays a younger version of Angus "Mac" MacGyver in the 2016 reboot of the series. While he may be one testy curmudgeon with an ego the size of the Sears Tower, there's no questioning the intellect of this unorthodox, misanthropic, Vicodin-loving doctor. Despite an acute fear of heights, he is skilled at mountain/rock climbing, hang gliding, and parachuting - static line and ripcord / HALO. Angus MacGyver needs a new team mate and Ollie Brooks is perfect. Re: What is MacGyver's IQ? Whether solving cases for the Miami-Metro Police Department or butchering evildoers in his spare time, with a keen analytical mind and meticulously laid out plans, Dex is superb at whatever job he puts his mind to. Though he was a model student, Mac was not above breaking into the science building after school hours to do somewhat more controversial experiments that ranged from building miniature nuclear reactors to creating lightning indoors, a penchant which earned him a reputation among the staff. Angus MacGyver is an agent of The Phoenix Foundation, the son of its Head James MacGyver and a member of its flagship team. "MacGyver" a reimagining of the classic series, is an action-adventure drama about 20-something Angus "Mac" MacGyver, who creates a clandestine organization within the U.S. government where he uses his extraordinary talent for unconventional problem solving and his vast scientific knowledge to save lives. The character is portrayed as an outspoken advocate of gun control, although the pilot episode shows MacGyver using a gun on a mission shown in the opening gambit, but only as a distraction by rigging it to fire into the ground. Otherwise great topic and list. Powers/Skills Hobby Characters are not limited to human or human-like characters. [8] At an unspecificed date during the series, MacGyver begins practicing vegetarianism.[9]. No matter what disease is thrown at him, no matter how impossibly incurable it seems, House (usually) manages to save the day. While not an expert in biology or medicine, MacGyver is shown to be an efficient field medic and knowledgeable in crime scene techniques and DNA sequencing procedures. Good list, but I'd put Mike Ross from suits, Walter bishop and Peter bishop, spencer Reid, Alec sadler continuum, Michael scofeild, Lloyd lowery breakout kings, Neil caffery, I was kinda expecting to see Rick from Rick and Morty. While the offspring were both black and red, it was the red calves that proved themselves superior in terms of growth, fertility and hardiness. Windmill + Acetone + Celluloid + Firing Pin. Unaired Pilot: Directed by David Von Ancken. And while it has never been explicitly stated in the show's plot, her character is said to be based on a person with Asperger syndrome. ", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=MacGyver&oldid=1121386822, "Abduction + Memory + Time + Fireworks + Dispersal", Sean "Sam" Angus Malloy MacGyver's first son. This enables him to work well under pressure and in Jack's own words, Mac's ability to adapt is not some gimmick he does, it's his survival mechanism, having lived through a lot of heartbreak in his life. Lucas Till portrays a younger version of MacGyver in the 2016 reboot. Angus "Mac" MacGyver is the title character and the protagonist in the TV series MacGyver. Unlike most field agents, Mac prefers non-violent and/or non-lethal confrontation and has an impressive set of improvisation skills, speaks at least four languages and has a very strong background in science. [26] After graduating from college he turned down an offer to work at the nearby nuclear power plant and it is later revealed that he shortly served during the Vietnam War in a bomb-defusing team. There is another character of the Intelligence series which was cancelled, but works too. None more so afflicted than this meticulously organized germaphobe detective. And that is just memory. Mac rigs up a system of wires, a bolt, a rusty hook and an old gear to complete the damaged keyboard and uses the Y2K Glitch to give them another 100 years-worth of time to disarm the bomb, ending the danger. [27] Five years before the start of the series, MacGyver worked as a "Hell Fighter," fighting oil well fires in Sumatra. As such, he was raised by his paternal grandfather Harry MacGyver in Mission City. Kate had been murdered in China several years prior to MacGyver meeting their son for the first time. Educated as a scientist and with a background from a fictional United States government agency, the Department of External Services (DXS), he is used as a resourceful secret agent able to solve a range of problems. With D-77 still searching for them, Mac and the others take refuge in an office-building, whereupon Mac formulates a plan to pretend to kill Ralph using eye-drops, beta blockers, dental floss and a ballpoint pen so as to trick D-77. Like most TV nerds, Steve was a genius when it came to all things science. MacGyver has a genius-level intellect and a particular ability for adaptation and improvisation. In May 2020, with encouragement from his aunt Gwen, he defected from the Phoenix Foundation to join its dark counterpart Codex which turned out to be an unsanctioned undercover operation in order to stop Codex from the inside. He was deployed to Afghanistan and served for three years, during which time he met and befriended a brash Delta sniper named Jack Dalton. Includes character biography, gallery, and a complete list of episode appearances. In 1961, when he was a ten-year-old, his grandmother and father (James MacGyver played by actor Martin Sam Milner of ADAM 12 fame) in the MacGyver episode entitled, "Passages", were killed in a car accident in which they both drowned, and MacGyver grew up with his mother. [46], He is afraid of heights, though is able to overcome his fear to finish his missions. michael schofield and charlie eppes are missing from this list. Keep 'em coming! Where is Reid from Criminal Minds? MacGyver also admitted to loving museums as a kid. As a wise character once said: Haters gonna hate. Angus MacGyver is a fictional character appearing in MacGyver and portrayed by Lucas Till . The term "MacGyver" has now become part of the colloquial American English lexicon. Sort: Relevant Newest # cbs # macgyver # lucas till # 507 # macgyver cbs # desi # riley # macgyver # russ # matty # macgyver # lucas till # macgyver cbs # angus macgyver # meredith eaton They track down the weapon on a covered truck on a city highway, whereupon Mac parachutes into the truck, disarms the goons guarding it and succeeds in disabling the weapon. He left MIT to join the Army because he wanted to make an actual difference in people's lives rather than thinking about theoretical problems, being trained as an EOD technician and spending three years in Afghanistan. MacGyver initially used a Jeep Cherokee and then a Jeep Wrangler beginning with Season 2. He's a pro at bomb disposal ,and can repair any item from household radio to aeroplane. You forgot about Batman who should be number 1. The date is revealed to be December 14, though no specific year is given. I thought River was creepy as hell, though. Angus "Mac" MacGyver is the protagonist character in the 2016 reboot of MacGyver. MacGyver's mother died of a stroke while he was in Afghanistan. There are a LOTS of feats, in addition, that place The Doctor in its own category. But things took a dramatic turn after she met Angus MacGyver. Very clever - I love a lot of these characters, especially Monk and House, and I am going to investigate all of them. It is unclear what MacGyver did for a living after leaving the Phoenix Foundation. ParaCrawl Corpus Available translations In the fifth season, Harry dies of a heart attack,[33] at which point MacGyver believes he has no remaining relatives. [50], He is shown to be charming, personable, and with an easy ability to make and keep friends. He has an IQ of 187, can read up to 20,000 words per minute and possesses an eidetic memory. In the first one ("MacGyver: Lost Treasure of Atlantis"), MacGyver teams up with his former college Archaeology instructor, Professor Atticus, to help him prove his theories about ancient Atlantis while dodging the bullets of genocidal Yugoslav troops, a Greek revolutionary and a ruthless treasure hunter. DXS soon partnered him with Jack Dalton, who had originally joined the CIA for a short stint before being transferred, and the two worked together for another three years before the events of The Rising. Excellent list and some great characters. This is an ability especially useful in keeping Doctor Who as the longest-running science fiction television show in the world. Part-human, part-vulcan, with a mind as sharp as his ears, this science fiction favorite is a master of reason over feeling. Thanks! @val 3 out of 25 is 12% of the total not 3%. los angeles regional water quality control board executive officer; montgomery high school baseball tickets. Type of Hero Y isn't Sherlock Holmes on the list ? Action 1985 11+ TV-PG Starring Richard Dean Anderson, Dana Elcar, Bruce McGill Richard Dean Anderson Macatalie (MacGyver 2016) by Mapocalyth. *Scar from a GSW on his left pectoral after he was shot by John Kendric in The Rising. MacGyver was in the Cub Scouts. While in the Army, MacGyver held the rank of Specialist. This will allow you to solve even the most complex technical, creative, or personal problems simply and reliably. . Unfortunately they are interrupted by ex-Spetznaz soldiers under orders from the Russian colonel who had tracked them to the safehouse. Because MacGyver continues to operate in this manner, it is assumed the tactical advantage of spontaneity outweighs its disadvantages. His mother died when MacGyver was 5, and his father disappeared from MacGyver's life when MacGyver was 10. Other items he often has on hand are: an ID card, a Timex Camper watch, strike-anywhere matches, a few paper clips, chewing gum, and a flashlight. After leaving that career, he decides to utilize his powers for good as a consulting member of the CBI (Californian Bureau of Investigation) crime-fighting unit. WHERE IS THE GOAT MICHAEL SCOFIELD?!?!!?!?!!?!!?!!!!!!!!!! MacGyver works as a problem solver for the fictional Phoenix Foundation in Los Angeles. [11] MacGyver initially used a Jeep Cherokee and then a Jeep Wrangler beginning with Season 2, but in Season 5 he began driving his grandfather Harry's "classic" 1946 Chevrolet pickup truck. First appearance: "Kiss Kiss Bang Bangalore". MacGyver was bullied at school, partly because of his first name, by Donnie Sandoz among others. MacGyver met his best friend Wilt Bozer in the fifth grade, and both graduated from Mission City High School. Character Guide for MacGyver's Angus MacGyver. MacGyver is depicted as introspective, and he is known to take responsibility for personal losses and tragedies. What about Rick Sanchez from Rick and Morty?!? Why is lisa simpson on this list? Sean's mother is the photojournalist Kate Malloy who MacGyver had met after college. Mr. Spock is the incomparable king of serious, no-nonsense logical thinking. MacGyver's most used item was his Swiss Army Knife. MacGyver works for the fictional Phoenix Foundation in Los Angeles, which in the original series was an independent think tank, and in the 2016 reboot is a clandestine government organization using the cover of a think tank. Anywho. For the character from the 1985 original series, see Angus MacGyver (1985). Sherlock Holmes from Elementary should be on this list. requests: closed. However, he has clearly kept current with the world of action, as he appears in at least two more adventures. Whump Possessing both an unmatched intelligence and a manipulative charm that could make even a toaster fall in love, Gaius Balter had the ability to outsmart everyone around him while miraculously saving himself from the most sticky of situations. [5] In regard to the environment, MacGyver strives to protect endangered species such as eagles,[6] the black rhino,[7] and wolves. Great work here! Pronunciation of Angus MacGyver with 1 audio pronunciations. Mac states that the KGB disbanded before he was even born, making his birth year after 1990. Using soda pop to cook up tear gas? And while Leonard, Raj, and Howard are all brilliant, it's the shows breakthrough character, theoretical physicist Sheldon Cooper, who takes the cake when it comes to unrivaled brainpower. Because it's through his endeavor to be human that we see Data's thirst for knowledge shine the brightest. While in the 1980s show, Dana Elcar played the . First mentioned: "Homer Alone". 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