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[refinedbuffoonery]

MacGyver Writers: Masterlist

Please send me an ask/DM to be added. Message must include your AO3 name and a link to your favorite/most popular work. 

Disclaimer: some of the linked works contain mature themes and/or are explicit. Read at your own risk. 

General* & Other Stuff**

*Includes: team as family, whump, Murdoc, misc. 

**Mostly rare-pairs/crack ships (MacxMurdoc, MacxRuss, DesixRiley, etc.) 

@azurelacrima

~ AO3 ~ tumblr whump prompts

@commanderbunnbunn

~ AO3 ~ Buzz + Snip + Boom

@emachinescat

~ AO3 ~ MacGyver - MacGyver

@grettiwrites

~ AO3 ~ You can’t outrun your emotions

@impossiblepluto

~ AO3 ~ Mac + Nitrogen

@ladyigraineofhistory

~ AO3 ~ Assignment + Hospital + History

@psifitopia

~ AO3 ~ Love Thy Enemy

@starryhc

~ AO3 ~ Metal Pen + Heat

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holbytlanna // Nightmare

TANGOCHARLIE // Stakeout + Bridal Carry

MacDalton

@becauseimawinchester

~ AO3 ~ Not Exactly a Bromance

@deanbennyforthewin

~ AO3 ~ Firepit + Love Confessions

@kerkerian 

~ AO3 ~ Mac + Jack Snippets

@rai-knightshade 

~ AO3 ~ The Bradyverse: A Ficlet Collection

@spiritsontheroof

~ AO3 ~ the harder the rain, honey (the sweeter the sun)

@telltaleclerk

~ AO3 ~ Cabin Under the Stars

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DancesOn2 // Emotional + Release

MacDesi

@alohasel

~ AO3 ~ Afterthoughts

@icountcards

~ AO3 ~ Borrowed Time

@ladyigraineofhistory

~ AO3 ~ Crying eyes and bruised fingers

@sky-larking

~ AO3 ~ The Floor is Lava

// Non-Tumblr People: (links redirect to AO3) //

violetdaphne // this is our sanctuary

MacRiley

@aidenslair​

~ AO3 ~  If you cross her, then you cross me

@allabouttherelationship

~ AO3 ~ A Vacation Without Improvisation

@andyouweremine

~ AO3 ~ i don’t have a choice (but i’d still choose you)

@chartreuseblueandyellow

~ AO3 ~ Wardrobe 

@escxpedes

~ AO3 ~ loopholes

@incorret-macgyver-quotes

~ AO3 ~ Sometimes the truth isn’t what it seems to be

@itsmyescape-xangelx

~ AO3 ~ Peace + Love

@justkurotingz

~ AO3 ~ hold me before you go

@macrileyargentina

~ AO3 ~ Newborn + Family + Name + Improvise

@macrileyedits

~ AO3 ~ Friendship + Trust + Family + Love

@moodypetrichorlove

~ AO3 ~ Wherever you go (bring me home)

@refinedbuffoonery

~ AO3 ~ Riley + Sunglasses + Undercover 

@skyeward-otp 

~ AO3 ~ Life + Moments + MacRiley

@spiritsontheroof

~ AO3 ~ i’ve been black and blue (on my way to you)

@steambend

~ AO3 ~ you are a body i can hold

@storiesofimagination

~ AO3 ~ The Harder the Pain, Honey, The Sweeter the Sun

@teenwolf-theoriginals

~ tumblr masterlist ~ mac + realization

@tjlikesprettythings

~ AO3 ~ Joshua Tree + Playlist

@tomorrowsjustadreamaway

~ AO3 ~ The Kiss Cam Strikes Again

@whatsabex

~ AO3 ~ Poison & Wine

@zahra-0110

~ AO3 ~ If I look back, I am lost

// Non-Tumblr People: (links redirect to AO3) //

carrieonokay //  We’ll Just Have To Improvise

celizamur // Learned to Lose you; Can’t Afford to

holbytlanna // Amaranthine

PhoenixDXS // Along Came Mac

thehurtyouwant // Moments Like This

[aidenslair]

An Archive of Our Own, a project of the Organization for Transformative Works

Chapters: 2/? Fandom: MacGyver (TV 2016) Rating: General Audiences Warnings: Creator Chose Not To Use Archive Warnings Relationships: Riley Davis & Angus MacGyver (MacGyver TV 2016), Riley Davis/Angus MacGyver (MacGyver TV 2016), Wilt Bozer & Angus MacGyver (MacGyver TV 2016), Angus MacGyver & Matilda "Matty" Webber (MacGyver TV 2016), Riley Davis & Matilda "Matty" Webber Characters: Angus MacGyver (MacGyver TV 2016), Riley Davis, Wilt Bozer (MacGyver TV 2016), Russ Taylor, Matilda "Matty" Webber, Desiree "Desi" Nguyen, Jack Dalton (MacGyver TV 2016), Random Bad Guys Additional Tags: PACKAGE DEAL, macriley, Endgame, Angst, Fluff, Arguing, Anger Summary:

He pulled out his phone and shot a quick text to Matty: WAR ROOM IN 15 MINUTES. NEED TO TALK. Reading the text over once, then twice, he hit the SEND button and stuffed the device in his pocket. Riley was by his truck, leaning against the door, arms folded, “Where we headed?” She asked. “The Phoenix”.

[macandriley]

I think the best part of this episode is how MacRileys were baited in reverse.

They dangled an MD scene right in front of us like it was the ending. Watched us get disappointed by the prospect of another MD laden episode.

And boom: it ended with Mac having feelings for Riley.

Still burned from 5x03, but I have to hand it to them. That was a nice surprise for MacRiley fans.

[aidenslair]

its strange how since we got the leaked bts of the funeral scene everyone was like, "omg, jacks gonna die" and "it's gonna be so sad", and we were like that for nearly a year just knowing it would happen, and then when you actually see the episode and this(!): 👇🏼 then it just hits and you're like "oh man, shits real" 😭 😭 😭

the raw emotions is really so surreal cause you've never seen both mac and riley this broken, and in the same episode. 😢

[theteambrallie]

The writer for tomorrow’s episode had this to say when it comes MacRiley. This is Jim’s final episode so he has no reason to lie to anyone. The only problem is I know if Monica ended up cutting anything out. But Jim always delivers when it comes to Mac & Riles.

[aidenslair]

Jim wrote 4x12 for us, otherwise the most iconic macriley episode yet. he’s never baited the fans. he wrote tomorrow’s episode for last season, and he is no longer on the writers team. he’s commenting on a lot of macriley posts on twitter rn promoting the episode. yes, this may be fake or baiting or something but whatever happens tomorrow let’s just all tune in for his last episode and give him the appreciation he deserves, ok?

[aidenslair]

MacGyver Podcast

Bingeing + Macgyver + Emotions by To The Fandom And Beyond • A podcast on Anchor

This week we’re talking all about “Macgyver” on CBS since we recently binged all of it and have many thoughts and feelings. We definitely di

This is a podcast that was posted on twitter. its really worth listening too for all the MacGyver fans, and particularly the macriley shippers.

Personally I really enjoyed the podcast, and it's very- may i say- validating to here someone who watched the show from the beginning till where we are now just recently, and have the exact same views that others, like myself, who have been watching since season 1-2 have. For example shipping mac and riley from the beginning or seeing the bonds between the orignal team or feeling the loss without jack, the views on russ and desi etc.

[refinedbuffoonery]

I + Can’t + Lose + You (5)

masterlist. AO3. 

It’s still Sunday in my time zone, so HA! I kept my promise! Anyway, this is the last chapter, so thank you all for joining me on this crazy ride. Heads up, the end is ~spicy~ but not like, explicitly filthy (it’s teenager appropriate). Enjoy! 

*****

Riley pulled into Mac’s driveway a few minutes shy of 2:00 am. Her lower back ached, her right leg cramped, and her eyes were bloodshot, but they were finally home. Thank god. Riley didn’t want to drive again for a week. She told Mac as much, earning a chuckle. 

Nearly every joint in her body popped as Riley crawled out of the driver’s seat and stretched, an undignified groan escaping her lips. As if her body was on autopilot, she drifted inside after Mac. 

The house was unbearably hot and stuffy. Dropping her bag by the door, Riley opened her mouth to suggest they divide and conquer opening the bazillion windows in this goddamn house when Mac yanked the fridge open and asked, “Beer?” 

“Now?” 

“Yes, now.” He cracked one open and held it out to her. Sighing, Riley accepted, and Mac opened another for himself. 

Riley took one sip before her bladder felt like it was about to explode. “Oh my god I have to pee so bad,” she announced, scurrying from the room. 

Weiterlesen

[relentlessescapism]

you know what? i kind of like the idea of riley and charlie dating. i love their energy in 3.08(?) and how he smirked at her in the rear view mirror and how she helped him after the bomb blast. also the episode in season two when they were standing next to each other waiting for mac and jack and also finding the other bomb!! they’re also both really hot and smart and really close w mac so i feel like they also have a mutual respect for one another and their skill sets!

[aidenslair]

agreed. if riley were to (hypothetically oc 🤷🏻‍♂️) be with anyone else i’d want it to be charlie.

[harpist-errant]

So I watched 5x04...

And this is the result. Seriously, I actually like Desi (when she’s not telling Mac that she can’t trust him) but they are so much better as friends. Plus I’ve been shipping these two since season 1 so here I am...

I’m really hoping I remembered that quote right since I think it’s from all the back in the pilot.

(Soundtrack while drawing...Dvořák’s Humoresques, Op 101)

Individual portraits are here, Mac and Riley.

[aidenslair]

yo this so cooooool 🤩 👌

[lostinedits]

Veja "MacGyver [+MacRiley] | See You Again" no YouTube

New video <3

[aidenslair]

I hope Mac and Desi break up soon and I think that they will. I believe the writers had to write 5x03 and stick it between the episodes because it was necessary. It was necessary to fix some of the plot lines. Without 5x03, Mac and Desi might have gotten back together without talking first. Also they are airing 5x04 (which was 4x19) so they are getting all of their episodes out of the way. If you think about, that episodes should have been six episodes and not four. If they showed the episodes in the correct order. All the clickbaiting/promos for 5x03 was so unnecessary, many people wouldn’t be mad if they didn’t go into the episode with high expectations and macriley.

Agreed.

#macgyver #macriley 

[teenwolf-theoriginals]

“you’re just too good to be true. i can’t take my eyes off of you”.

watch in HD + wear headphones

song: can’t take my eyes off of you - frankie valli (cover by shawn mendes)

instagram: @twistedsteel_sexappeal

[aidenslair]

Do you think the writers have any plans to make MacRiley happen eventually? If they throw everything out the window it’ll get the show cancelled for sure.

1- Sure the writers and the entire crew fucked up pretty bad with the whole baiting thing in 5x03. And yes, they were all wrong with what they did and I’m still angry at them for it. But you have to understand that getting Mac and Desi back together was a must. Before the season everyone knew the first half of the season was gonna be macdesi heavy, what really knocked everyone off was the way we were baited. If you see next episode, it’s about Mac meeting Desi’s parents, for that to happen Mac and Desi have to be together, hence the reason it happened in 5x03. The way they did it? Terrible. But that’s a different discussion.  2- If macdesi was canon and this was the endgame, it would have been much more of a deal. it’s not over yet. the writers, not any of the crews accounts have said a word about macdesi since 5x03, they’ve barely even liked any macdesi content. some of them said macriley will happen, we just have to “wait”. the writers account have been liking a lot more macriley content lately. To some it’s another “baiting”, but i’m gonna take one last chance at this and say we’re still in for the “unexpected link” (yea, i also think that’s something to get them together as well). 

3- about the unexpected link, i think it’s bound to happen sometime soon. first of all, something between mac and desi has to happen. they need to break up ASAP, that’s the first major step towards macriley progress. second of all, we don’t know how long the season is gonna be, and from all the spoilers we were given, one is happening next episode (desi’s parents), another is the quarantine episode (russ’s love interest), that leaves two. bozer’s parents and the ““unexpected link”. if they spoiled it like that already, it’s probably already been written and planned out already. all we can do now is wait. 

[aidenslair]

Hiya! Saw on macandriley that you were new here (I’m not on twitter) so I thought I’d drop by your blog and say hi! (And btw, you’re totally in the right with the whole Riley-PTSD debacle. Dontcha just love when people call you stupid for calling something out, like a damn 13 year old?? 🙄) Anyway, welcome!! 😘😘

hey! thanks for the shout out, appreciate it (and yay i definitely love it 😅)!

[aidenslair]

So basically Riley always wants to watch a movie after a long day of work and Mac just laughs and says yes cause he knows she'll just fall asleep in his arms 10 minutes in.

[aidenslair]

Oh Well....

1- I did not mention YOUR name cause i KNEW this was a while back. I did not mention YOUR name cause i did not know wether you stood by what you said back then or not. And wether you do or do not, it doesn't matree my points still stand.

2- "stalking your blog"- a friend sent me an old screenshot they had from back then. that's not stalkin.

3- i said undermining a character because of PTSD is stupid. context, there was context.

4- I can't call people stupid but you can laugh at my supposed "stupidity". Fair enough.

5- This was a general post and not directed at you specifically. again i could have mentioned your name for a reason.

6- I don't know if you blocked me or what or i would have commented directly on your post.

7- im not blocking you so you can reply directly here too.

8- saying riley couldnt fight back in 2019 doesnt make sense to me still, cause she joined the team in 2016 and spent two years in prison before. obviously she was able to fight back then. anyways, that's my opinion. 🤷🏻‍♂️

[aidenslair]

Riley Davis + PTSD + Character

So basically what happened is a friend on Twitter sent me a post written by someone who runs some very prominent accounts on Twitter, Tumblr, Instagram and Youtube, all dedicated to the MacGyver show. I will not say who this person is of course, but they wrote a very disturbing post about Riley.

1- I am writing this to defend Riley’s character. And I do NOT have to put down Desi’s character to do that.

2- “Riley is not able to keep Mac safe”- First of all, Mac does NOT need someone to keep him safe. The entire “overwatch” thing was from Jack, who after getting close to Mac in the army, decided to stick by his friend to try and keep him safe. When Jack had to leave, he asked Desi to do so. Now wether Desi upheld that the way she should have is a different story, the main point is that Jack just wants someone to keep an eye over his boy, it’s NOT that Mac NEEDS someone to protect him cause he can’t protect himself. So this notion is a totally weak and made up argument with zero weight to it.

2- “She. Is. Not. Able. To” - Sorry, but Riley Davis is more than capable to protect someone. And if it comes to having to protect Mac and save his ass if he needs. she can do the job. do NOT undermine her abilities to do so. and the reasons that she CAN’T mentioned above are meaningless.

2.1- They say she gets flashbacks to killing someone two years ago. First of all, this is called PTSD. A quick google search will tell you exactly what it is:

2.2- Undermining a character’s abilities due to the fact they may have PTSD or any mental issues for that matter is very hurtful to people who suffer from such issues in real life. These characters are brought to show people that they have the strength to combat such issues and still live a normal life. These characters are for people to RELATE to.

2.3- PTSD is very common among people who have been in the military. Some people don’t even realize they have it. For the record, it’s is highly possible that Mac, Jack and Desi all have PTSD. They’ve all been in the military and either have had to watch someone die, or killed someone themselves. No one undermines their abilities?!!??

2.4- “Riley can’t use guns”- Wrong. She can. She doesn’T like to use them is what’s the issue. We’ve seen Jack talk to her about the issue and help her through it. And for the record, Mac doesn’t use guns either. The whole show is about improvising and doing - as the person mentioned- “technical stuff”. That’s the point of the WHOLE SHOW.

2.5- Mac and Riley are at the forefront of the show when it comes to doing the technical stuff and improvising. And the two of them have a lot in common in terms of being smart and “sciency”.

2.6- “Riley can’t fight”- This is absurd and doesn’t even deserve to be shown any attention. We’ve seen multiple scenes of her kicking ass and we’ve even seen her training with Thornton in the ring during the first season.

2.7- Riley has a lot more skills, wether it’s fighting, driving, hacking, improvising, you name it. Undermining her abilities only makes a person look all the more stupid.

[aidenslair]

some points to add on: 1- I didn’t mention this persons name cause i do not know wether they still stand by what they said or not. wether they do or not my points still stand. 2- if you’re undermining a person abilities because of their PTSD then you are stupid. i didn’t say undermining anyone because of anything. context matters. 3- Riley was trained in the beginning by thornton. she knew how to fight since the beginning. she spent two years in prison and doesn’t know how to fight????