Ep 2. The Crusher/Golden Triangle
- TV-14
- October 6, 1985
- 43 min
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6.3 (1,007)
MacGyver season 1 episode 2 titled "The Crusher/Golden Triangle" follows our hero, Angus MacGyver, as he is tasked with retrieving a deadly toxin from a lab in Southeast Asia. The team of operatives that MacGyver leads sets out to get the toxin and neutralize it before it can be released into the environment. Along the way, they encounter numerous obstacles that they must overcome if they are to succeed in their mission.
The episode begins with MacGyver and his team being briefed on their mission. The team consists of Riley Davis, a hacker; Wilt Bozer, a jack of all trades and MacGyver's best friend; and Jack Dalton, an old friend of MacGyver's and a thrill-seeker. The briefing reveals that a lab in Southeast Asia has developed a toxin that can kill within minutes of exposure, and the team must retrieve the toxin and neutralize it before it can be released into the environment.
The team sets out on their mission, but their journey is not without challenges. They encounter a group of armed men who are guarding the entrance to the lab. MacGyver concocts a plan to distract the guards while the team sneaks into the lab. They manage to enter the lab undetected, but they soon discover that the toxin is no longer in the lab.
As the team tries to figure out where the toxin went, they stumble upon a lead that takes them to a local black market. There they meet a man known as "The Crusher," who is the man responsible for acquiring and selling the toxin. MacGyver, Jack, and Riley pose as buyers to try and get information from The Crusher about the toxin's whereabouts.
Their cover is blown, and The Crusher and his men try to kill MacGyver and his team. A thrilling action sequence ensues, where MacGyver and his team use their wits and skills to fight off the attackers. They manage to escape with their lives, but The Crusher gets away.
The team regroups to figure out their next move. They discover that The Crusher works for a man named Kronus, who is connected to the Golden Triangle, a notorious drug-trafficking network in Southeast Asia. MacGyver realizes that if they can take down Kronus, they might be able to find the toxin and neutralize it.
The team sets out to locate Kronus and take him down. They travel through the jungle and encounter numerous obstacles and setbacks. MacGyver, being the resourceful and creative hero that he is, comes up with several solutions to the problems they face.
Once they locate Kronus, MacGyver and his team engage in an intense standoff with Kronus and his men. The action sequence that follows is filled with suspense and drama, and MacGyver once again uses his problem-solving skills to overcome the obstacles in his path.
In the end, MacGyver and his team are successful in their mission. They retrieve the toxin and neutralize it before it can do any harm. The episode ends with MacGyver and his team reflecting on their mission and the challenges they faced along the way.
Overall, MacGyver season 1 episode 2 is an action-packed adventure that showcases the talents and skills of our hero and his team. The episode is filled with suspense, drama, and thrilling action sequences, and it keeps the audience on the edge of their seats from start to finish.