Reacher
Reacher

Reacher

2025TV ShowReturning SeriesEnglish

Jack Reacher, a veteran military police investigator, has just recently entered civilian life. Reacher is a drifter, carrying no phone and the barest of essentials as he travels the country and explores the nation he once served.

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IMDb8.1/10
Rotten Tomatoes90%
Google Users93%
Director: N/AGenres: Action, Crime, Drama, Thriller

Plot Summary

Based on Lee Child's bestselling novels, 'Reacher' follows the journey of Jack Reacher, a former military police major who travels the United States as a drifter. He uses his sharp intellect and formidable combat skills to solve crimes and right injustices he encounters along the way. Each season typically adapts one of Child's novels, delving into complex mysteries and Reacher's solitary, yet impactful, presence.

Critical Reception

The series has been widely praised for its faithfulness to the source material, strong action sequences, and Alan Ritchson's compelling portrayal of Jack Reacher. Critics often note its satisfying blend of procedural elements and brawny thriller tropes, appealing to fans of both the books and classic action-adventure television.

What Reviewers Say

  • Alan Ritchson perfectly embodies the stoic and capable Jack Reacher.
  • The series delivers thrilling action and faithful adaptations of Lee Child's novels.
  • Combines gritty detective work with satisfying fight choreography.

Google audience: Audiences overwhelmingly appreciate the show's action-packed storylines and Ritchson's faithful portrayal of the beloved character. Many highlight the satisfying pacing and the successful translation of the books' core elements to the screen.

Fun Fact

Alan Ritchson reportedly gained 30 pounds of muscle to prepare for the physically demanding role of Jack Reacher, emphasizing his commitment to authentically portraying the character's imposing physique as described in the novels.

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5 reviews
Dean

Dean

Great show. No propaganda and woke BS. Reacher is a great, big good guy. Show has likable characters and a lot of action. It's much better than movie. Highly recommended!
cavemanharris

cavemanharris

Season 1 of Reacher blew me away! Pure Jack Reacher - a one-man wrecking crew taking down bad guys. But season 2? Yikes. It felt like a cheap action movie showcasing a bunch of ex-military buddies instead. Lost the whole "lone wolf" vibe th...
jw

jw

## A tale of two Reachers ### a matter of taste. _Disclaimer: I haven't read the books._ You can re-cast characters, and play the same thing differently. That's OK. The Reacher we get in the Tom Cruise variant is perceptive, cleve...
misubisu

misubisu

Season one was a 10/10 show. I LOVED it. I waited with eager anticipation for season two... and when I finally got to watch it, I was so disappointed. In season one, Reacher was larger than life. In season two he just seemed les significa...
charles338

charles338

Bought Reacher: Season 1 on Blu-Ray. I absolutely Loved the series and I hope Amazon will continue filming it. The actor that plays Reacher in the series "to me any way," fits closer to the description that Lee Child has in his books. Not t...