January 20, 2017

Television

Video: José Barbosa watches the new MacGyver and has a terrible time

José Barbosa | Senior Content Creator

The original MacGyver is a stone-cold classic, with a likeably earnest hero and a lot of heart. The reboot, which began last night on Prime? Not so much. José Barbosa explains.

MacGyver airs 7.30pm Thursdays on Prime

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