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Tune in for episode 7, titled Golden Lancehead + Venom + Pole Vault + Blood + Baggage.

It promises to be another thrill ride of an hour mixed with some of your usual Team Phoenix humour too!

Video preview from TV Promos on Youtube:

Press From Seat42F.com : https://seat42f.com/macgyver-season-5-episode-7.html

Synopsis:

MACGYVER Season 5 Episode 7 Photos Golden Lancehead + Venom + Pole Vault + Blood + Baggage – –

The secret experimental cancer treatment Mac’s developing with a friend is discovered when culprits ransack their lab, kidnap Mac’s partner and plan to use the research to create a powerful new nerve agent, on MACGYVER, Friday, Feb. 5 (8:00-9:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network.

Promo Caps From CBS

MacGyver stars:

Lucas Till – Angus MacGyver

Meredith Eaton – Matty Webber

Henry Ian Cusick – Russ Taylor

Tristin Mays – Riley Davis

Levy Tran – Desi Nguyen

Justin Hires – Wilt Bozer

TV Insider’s Jim Halterman interviewed Ian for tonight’s episode. Interview and preview video (at link) in article below!

MacGyver Preview: Henry Ian Cusick on Sword Fights & Lost Fans

If you’re a MacGyver fan patiently waiting for Phoenix Foundation owner Russ Taylor (Henry Ian Cusick) to have some romance on the CBS crime drama, the wait is over. On the January 22 quarantine-themed episode, a COVID-related shacking up results in a deeper relationship for Russ and his long-distance occasional fling, Sofia Walker (Camilla Arfwedson).

Check out the exclusive clip from the episode above and, below, our chat with Cusick, who talks Russ’s dynamic with Sofia, shooting an intimate sword fight with COVID safety restrictions, and whether fans from Lost (where Cusick played heroic Desmond Hume) still reach out to him.

It’s about time Russ had some love in his life. 

Henry Ian Cusick: Yes! Russ is getting a romance! Camilla is lovely to work with. She brings something else to the show [as Sofia] in that she’s not all that she seems.

I do prefer the action stuff and running around, and the romance kind of takes you away from all that, but — the stuff that I’ve shot with Camilla will intertwine action and romance. Of course with Russ, it’s not just going to be romance. There’s always going to be humor in there because he can be so, what’s the word? Buffoonish?

Do you think viewers will look at Russ differently now that he’s involved with someone?

You did get a taste of it last season in a flashback episode with a girl he went to see, and Russ has dropped lines that he’s been married more than once. But he’s certainly the older character in the show so, is this his last hope at a full fledged, proper settling down romance? I don’t know. I doubt it, but I’m thinking that he thinks that, so that could be interesting.

MacGyver, Henry Ian Cusick

Apparently there’s a sword fighting that happens while Russ and Sofia are in lockdown that has a seductive element to it?

That sword fight was interesting. Because of COVID, it just takes up a lot more time [to shoot]. You’re testing and cleaning and resetting and everything just takes a lot of time with filming. They wrote it and the director said, “We’re going to cut it because it’s just going to take up too much.” We kind of fought for it and I’m so glad that that sword fight was back in. It just makes it a little bit more sexy, and Camilla’s character is aristocratic so it brings that element to it.

What draws Russ to Sophia? 

They’ve been longtime friends and have been having these long-distance flings. So they meet up and hook up for a couple of days and that’s all the relationship was. Now with the quarantine episode, it’s more about, “Well, we’ve been together for a month now and we get on really well. How far are we going to take it?” Also in that episode, I get to play a musical instrument, which is great.

The drums, so that’s quite fun.

Your former Lost co-star, Jorge Garcia, is guesting in the episode that airs on February. Do you still hear from Lost fans?

Oh, for sure. I have some Lost fans that came with me to The 100 and then came with me to MacGyver. Coming to The 100 was an easy switch from Lost because they’re similar shows, but MacGyver is a big jump, so I’m very grateful, But, especially now during COVID, MacGyver is such a fun show to watch.

MacGyver, Fridays 8/7c, CBS.

“Quarantine + N95 + Landline + Telescope + Social Distance”

Staying relevant with our current times, this new episode will find Team Phoenix locked down in various places, under quarantine during the pandemic.

HIC fans have been looking forward to this episode since it will be bring a possible new love interest for Russ Taylor.

English actress, Camilla Arfwedson guest stars as Sofia Walker and she and Russ will find themselves quarantined together…..

Press Release From SpoilerTV :

DURING COVID-19’S FIRST STAY-AT-HOME ORDER, AS MAC, BOZER AND RILEY QUARANTINE TOGETHER, THEY TRY TO STOP A CRIME IN PROGRESS AT THEIR NEIGHBOR’S HOUSE, ON “MACGYVER,” FRIDAY, JAN. 22

“Quarantine + N95 + Landline + Telescope + Social Distance” – During COVID-19’s first stay-at-home order, as Mac, Bozer and Riley quarantine together, they try to stop a crime in progress at their neighbor’s house. Also, Russ’ romantic fling takes on a longer and more complicated turn when they quarantine together, on MACGYVER, Friday, Jan. 22 (8:00-9:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network.

REGULAR CAST:
Lucas Till (Angus “Mac” MacGyver)
Tristin Mays (Riley Davis)
Justin Hires (Wilt Bozer)
Meredith Eaton (Matty Weber)
Levy Tran (Desi Nguyen)
Henry Ian Cusick (Russ Taylor)

GUEST CAST:
Dan Lauria (Lenny)
Marie Thomas (Mallory Krengel)
Camilla Arfwedson (Sofia Walker)
Benjamin Keepers (Shane Steckler)
Victor Turner (James Krengel)
Nadia Lorencz (Robber/Cleaner #6)
Sam Hargrave (Tall Robber/Cleaner #12)

WRITTEN BY: Stephanie Hicks and Andrew Karlsruher
DIRECTED BY: Andrew Ahn

SOURCE:CBS

Sneak Peek 1

Sneak Peek 2

From Matt Carter:

“MacGyver Season 5 Episode 6 Spoilers: A Story in the Quarantine Era”

Excerpt: “Will the romantic fling for Russ be something that plays out down the road?

We’re certainly thinking about it, especially since most of the Russ stories prove to be so fun.

Henry Ian Cusick is getting a chance to run wild with this character, which is something we certainly appreciate —

it’s a very-different role in that way from anyone he has ever played before.”

It’s another Friday which means another night of new MacGyver!

“Using a cryptic postcard as their only clue, Mac and the team must solve a fallen friend’s final case and bring him justice, on MACGYVER”

Tonight’s episode is titled,  “Jack + Kinematics + Safe Cracker + MgKNO3 + GTO”. With Jack’s name in there, fans are expecting some type of news of and possibly closure for Jack Dalton who was played by George Eads, and who left the show after season 3.

There’s been promo photos and preview video clips, some of which are posted below.

Tune in tonight to watch at 8/7c on CBS!

Press Articles:

Seat42F/MACGYVER Season 5 Episode 5 Photos Jack + Kinematics + Safe Cracker + MgKNO3 + GTO

ShowBizJunkies/‘MacGyver’ Season 5 Episode 5 Trailer, Photos, Plot and Air Date

After a 2 week break for the Christmas and New Year holidays, MacGyver returns tonight with a brand new episode, “Banh Bao + Sterno + Drill + Burner + Mason” .

The episode was written by Justin Lisson and Sophia Lopez and directed by Peter Weller.

Synopsis:

Mac’s meeting with Desi’s parents goes sideways when her brother finds himself in trouble and desperately needs their help.

Also, Russ and Matty must ask an old nemesis for assistance when their new recruitment candidate is kidnapped.

 Friday, Jan. 8  8/7C on CBS.

A total of 3 sneak peek videos released by CBS, were shared in a press release by SpoilerTV……. below is the 2nd one which includes Ian as Russ Taylor.

Full press release here at SpoilerTV/MacGyver5.04 including all 3 sneak peek videos and promo photos too.

MacGyver Regular Cast:

Lucas Till (Angus “Mac” MacGyver)
Tristin Mays (Riley Davis)
Justin Hires (Wilt Bozer)
Meredith Eaton (Matty Weber)
Levy Tran (Desi Nguyen)
Henry Ian Cusick (Russ Taylor)

Tomorrow night’s episode titled, “Eclipse + USMC-1856707 + Step Potential + Chain Lock + Ma”, will have Russ Taylor being kidnapped it appears by Codex villain, Roman, played by guest star Zach McGowan.

This is a surprise to fans, as his character was presumed killed last season along with Mac’s Aunt Gwen (Jeri Ryan) in a bomb blast.

It looks to be intense and painful for Russ and fans are hoping Team Phoenix will get to his rescue in time!

Tune in Friday, 8/7c on CBS to find out!

A few caps from the preview, compliments of CusickGallery.net too:

MacGyver/CBS


“Thief + Painting + Auction + Viro-486 + Justice” 

WHEN TAYLOR’S FORMER PROTÉGÉ IS KILLED WHILE PREVENTING A BIO-WEAPON FROM FALLING INTO THE WRONG HANDS, MAC AND THE TEAM MUST FIND THE WEAPON SO DESI CAN PULL OFF THE ULTIMATE HEIST BEFORE IT’S SOLD TO A TERRORIST CELL, ON “MACGYVER,” FRIDAY, DEC. 11

Two preview clips below with Henry Ian Cusick as Russ Taylor from tonight’s episode, from Spoiler TV!

Preview screencaps:

REGULAR CAST:
Lucas Till (Angus “Mac” MacGyver)
Tristin Mays (Riley Davis)
Justin Hires (Wilt Bozer)
Meredith Eaton (Matty Weber)
Levy Tran (Desi Nguyen)
Henry Ian Cusick (Russ Taylor)

Full episode details here:

SpoilerTV/MacGyver5.02

The day is finally here & the night’s going to be where all the action is!

Don’t miss the season 5 premiere of MacGyver !

We love them all especially that bold & bodacious, smooth & saucy Brit! Tune in tonight 8/7c on CBS!

Dont miss them back in action!
MacGyver stars Lucas Till as Angus MacGyver, Tristin Mays as Riley Davis, Justin Hires as Wilt Bozer, Meredith Eaton as Matilda (Matty) Webber, Levy Tran as Desi Nguyen and Henry Ian Cusick as Russ Taylor

Tonight’s episode is titled “Resort + Desi + Riley + Window Cleaner + Witness” and guest stars Jean Brassard and Jessie T. Usher

Preview clip with Lucas Till, Jessie T. Usher and Henry Ian Cusick

Preview 2 with Lucas Till, Jessie T. Usher, Henry Ian Cusick and Jean Brassard

MacGyver airs Fridays at 8/7C PM on CBS

Cast and crew went back into production on Nov. 11 after an almost 8 month hiatus due to the Covid virus. Everyone is happy to be back at work!

Ian posted some pics from the set as they settled back in to their roles…….and as can be seen, staying safe and taking the precautionary covid measures.

Ian and co star Lucas Till were sporting much longer locks before their haircuts!

Macgyver – Episode 5.01 – Resort + Desi + Riley + Window Cleaner + Witness – Press Release

Press ReleaseMAC AND THE TEAM INFILTRATE A GLAMOROUS HOTEL USED AS AN INTERNATIONAL HIDEOUT FOR CRIMINALS TO FIND A WOMAN WITH VITAL INFORMATION ON CODEX, ON THE FIFTH SEASON PREMIERE OF “MACGYVER,” FRIDAY, DEC. 4

“Resort + Desi + Riley + Window Cleaner + Witness” – Mac and the team infiltrate a glamorous hotel used as an international hideout for criminals to find a woman with vital information on Codex. However, their target has a new secret identity, including a completely new face, on the fifth season premiere of MACGYVER, Friday, Dec. 4 (8:00-9:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network.

REGULAR CAST:
Lucas Till (Angus “Mac” MacGyver)
Tristin Mays (Riley Davis)
Justin Hires (Wilt Bozer)
Meredith Eaton (Matty Weber)
Levy Tran (Desi Nguyen)
Henry Ian Cusick (Russ Taylor)

GUEST CAST:
Jessie T. Usher (Vincent)
Jean Brassard (Egor)
Annabelle Acosta (Paula)
Enzo D’Agata (Luis)
Vannessa Vasquez (Jane/Fake Paula)
Juan Pablo Gamboa (Gustavo Salazar)
Eugenie Bondurant (Susie)
Brittany Pena (Doorwoman)

WRITTEN BY: Stephanie Hicks
DIRECTED BY: Avi Youabian
SOURCE:CBS

A few more preview caps for the season 5 premiere on Dec. 4

“Resort + Desi + Riley + Window Cleaner + Witness” – Mac and the team infiltrate a glamorous hotel used as an international hideout for criminals in order to find a woman with vital information on Codex. However, their target has a new secret identity that includes a completely new face, on the fifth season premiere of MACGYVER, Friday, Dec. 4 (8:00-9:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. Pictured: Henry Ian Cusick as Russ Taylor, Lucas Till as Angus “Mac” MacGyver. Photo: Mark Hill/CBS ©2020 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
“Resort + Desi + Riley + Window Cleaner + Witness” – Mac and the team infiltrate a glamorous hotel used as an international hideout for criminals in order to find a woman with vital information on Codex. However, their target has a new secret identity that includes a completely new face, on the fifth season premiere of MACGYVER, Friday, Dec. 4 (8:00-9:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. Pictured: Henry Ian Cusick as Russ Taylor. Photo: CBS ©2020 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
“Resort + Desi + Riley + Window Cleaner + Witness” – Mac and the team infiltrate a glamorous hotel used as an international hideout for criminals in order to find a woman with vital information on Codex. However, their target has a new secret identity that includes a completely new face, on the fifth season premiere of MACGYVER, Friday, Dec. 4 (8:00-9:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. Pictured: Lucas Till as Angus “Mac” MacGyver, Henry Ian Cusick as Russ Taylor. Photo: Mark Hill/CBS ©2020 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

This week’s episode will bring MacGyver’s 4th season to a close but before the season ends……. this finale episode promises to be full of everything you’ve come to expect from our team at Phoenix!

With last week’s episode, we saw Mac and Riley seemingly switch sides and join up with Codex. Was it all to infiltrate and gain excess so they might be able to take down the organization? We should get that answer and more in this 13th and finale episode. There are questions about Russ, his motives and intentions, including his reason behind buying Phoenix. Hopefully our questions will be answered by time the episode and season concludes this Friday night! Don’t miss it 8/7c on CBS….

There’s a fired up sneak peek video below in TVLine’s article on the finale…….one that is almost difficult to watch as Russ and Mac seem to square off on opposite sides.

Article and video here: ‘MacGyver Season Finale Sneak Peek: Mac Drops a Bombshell About (Spoiler)’

In addition, we have caps from Friday night’s episode below with Henry Ian Cusick (Russ Taylor), Lucas Till (Angus MacGyver) and Levy Tran (Desi Nguyen).

What a fabulous first season for Ian as the newest member of MacGyver cast. Russ has been such a great addition, welcomed by MacGyver fans and TV critics alike. We can’t wait to see what the future beyond the finale holds for him and the entire team! Be sure to tune in and watch the exciting season conclusion on Friday, May 8!

CBS/MacGyver.com

Photo credit: Getty