MacGruber

After more than a decade behind bars, MacGruber reenters the world he once swore to defend, brash and stubborn but no longer certain of his footing. A new global threat pulls him out of retirement, tied to a villain from his shadowy past—Brigadier Commander Enos Queeth. To stand any chance, he must pull his old team back together, repinning old loyalties and testing fresh nerves. The mission is straightforward on paper: stop a dangerous plot before it wipes out civilization, and do it with as much foolhardy charm as his ego will allow. The series leans into that outward bravado while quietly probing the gap between myth and reality in this return to form.

Released in 2021 on Peacock, MacGruber is the brainchild of Jorma Taccone, John Solomon and Will Forte. It expands the premise of the 2010 film and uses the streaming platform to deliver a longer run of satirical action and quick wits.

Critics describe the show as a brisk mash up of loud stunts and sharp one liners that thrives on Will Forte's dry delivery. It riffs on heroic hype while undercutting it with low budget spectacle and self aware humor. Audience reaction sits mid range, with a 5.826 out of 10 from 46 votes.

MacGruber taps into a storied comedy lineage from Saturday Night Live and the feature film, reviving a cult favorite for a streaming audience. Its playful spoof of espionage and patriotism resparks nostalgia for fans who grew up watching the sketches, and it adds to the era's trend of revival comedies.

Awards: There are no major nominations recorded for the series. While it has its fans, no wins or nominations from the big awards bodies are documented, so this entry remains without accolades in the formal tally.