Ep 19. Bushmaster

MacGyver season 2 episode 19 titled "Bushmaster" showcases the infamous titular character MacGyver using his skills to battle a group of evil mercenaries headed by a man called Bushmaster. The episode picks up where the previous one left off with a daring escape by MacGyver, Jack, and Samantha. They had to break out of prison to save a young boy being held hostage by a dangerous criminal organization known as HIT.

As the team returns to Phoenix Foundation, they discover that one of the organization's possessions that they recovered, a unique tablet, has been stolen. HIT wants the tablet back, and the team is tasked with locating it before they can decipher its contents - as they believe that it holds the key to a chemical warfare formula. MacGyver's in-depth knowledge of chemistry and science is enlisted to help in this assignment.

In the course of this mission, they soon discover that Bushmaster, the evil mastermind behind HIT, won't stop until he gets hold of the fabled formula that the tablet allegedly contains. MacGyver races against time and wits to retrieve the tablet and prevent Bushmaster from profiting from the formula.

MacGyver has to tackle an array of traps, puzzles, and physical challenges to not only retrieve the tablet from a well-guarded compound but also to reach its destination without alerting the enemy. The stakes are high as the formula, if it falls into the hands of malevolent agents such as HIT, could cause widespread destruction.

As the team investigates HIT, they realize that an old acquaintance of MacGyver's - Desi Nguyen - is a HIT agent and has been feeding them information - until recently. She was double-crossed by Bushmaster and was in a tight spot and reluctantly had to reveal her affiliations.

MacGyver and Desi's past experiences working together emerge, and events lead them to recall an incident where Desi almost died. MacGyver finds it challenging to trust Nguyen again and is not sure if she genuinely believes in HIT's cause or if it's her way to pay off a debt.

The other members of the team - Jack Dalton, Riley, and Samantha - are also pitted against various challenges, including a car chase, as they join forces to support MacGyver in safely exfiltrating the tablet to secure hands.

The action-packed episode depicts MacGyver's problem-solving skills and his incredible ability to improvise with everyday items, just as the original show was known for. The new iteration of the show offers stunning visuals and exciting plotlines combined with MacGyver's unique creativity.

Throughout the episode, the team is forced to operate on the edge and discover their inner strength when they are faced with seemingly impossible challenges. MacGyver saves the day once more using his ingenuity and teamwork to try and outsmart his opponents.

However, as they complete their mission, the team finds themselves at odds, grappling with questions regarding trust and loyalty, and how much each is willing to risk for their alliances.

The episode culminates in a gripping high stakes finale, primarily set in the jungle, where the team confronts the hostile mercenaries and has to get the formula into safe hands.

Overall, "Bushmaster" is an exciting episode of MacGyver, jam-packed with thrills, adrenaline, and non-stop action, keeping fans of the show on the edge of their seats. The episode concludes with dramatic revelations that set up the next few episodes in the second season.