CBS has canceled the MacGyver reboot with Season 5, prompting fans to make #SaveMacGyver trend on social media."All of us at CBS are extremely grateful for the incredible work and dedication from Lucas and the rest of the cast, as well as [showrunner] Monica [Macer], the writers and the entire crew," CBS Entertainment President Kelly Kahl said in a statement. "The MacGyver team traveled far and wide to repeatedly save the world with little more than bubble gum and a paper clip and made this show distinctly their own. We’re gratified we get to give this dedicated and loyal fan base the opportunity to say goodbye to their favorite characters in the thoughtful manner this series deserves.""Since coming on board to MacGyver last year, I have been amazed by the devotion and enthusiasm of this remarkable cast and crew, as well as the loyal fans," showrunner Monica Macer added. "My gratitude goes out to [stars] Lucas, Tristin [Mays], Justin [Hires], Meredith, Levy [Tran] and [Henry] Ian [Cusick], who put everything they have into our show, specifically for the fans. We can’t wait for them to see our spectacular final episodes and the adventures that still await for Mac and the team at the Phoenix."Following the cancellation news, fans began flooding Twitter using the hashtag #SaveMacGyver.
MacGyver premiered in 2016 as a reboot of the 1980s series starring Richard Dean Anderson as an agent for the Department of External Services. With knowledge from his work in physics and his time in the U.S. Army Special Forces, MacGyver would use simple everyday items to construct complex tools needed to solve even more complex problems. The popularity of the show even led to the word "MacGyver" becoming something of a verb in its own right.
MacGyver stars Lucas Till, Tristin Mays, Justin Hires, Meredith Eaton, Levy Tran and Henry Ian Cusick. The fifth and final season ends April 30 on CBS.