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Prime Video has a knack for spoiling its viewers by releasing the first three episodes of a new season all at once, and this week was no exception with the comeback of “Reacher.” In the third season, Alan Ritchson makes a return as the imposing hero, donning his signature T-shirt and advocating for mental health. While /Film has historically suggested that “Reacher” is best enjoyed in a binge-watching session, some viewers might prefer the anticipation of weekly episodes, eagerly waiting for Jack to deal out justice to an unsuspecting villain. Whatever your preference, we urge you to at least watch the first three episodes in one sitting.
Without giving away any spoilers, the start of “Reacher” season 3 is a departure from our last encounter with Jack. This time, he isn’t playing the hero but instead, he finds himself in a troubling situation, surrounded by criminals, shady businessmen, and a henchman who out-sizes him. It’s from this point that we see Jack doing what fans of Lee Child’s iconic character love most: operating solo. This new direction not only suits Reacher, who spent much of the last season navigating crowded scenes, but it also showcases Alan Ritchson’s acting prowess, which is just as impressive as his physical strength.
Season 3 reintroduces Reacher as the solitary, formidable hero
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While the second season had its moments, it might have disappointed original “Jack Reacher” book fans due to its deviation from the series’ timeline by adapting the eleventh book. This caused the season to gloss over relationships and alliances that had been meticulously built over ten books. Instead, we were introduced to Jack’s old comrades and their accompanying tales, making the season feel a bit congested compared to the first. Alan Ritchson, who effortlessly stepped into the role of Reacher, proved that he truly shines when working alone. Be it against unwelcoming locals or highly trained mercenaries, Jack Reacher can hold his own, and this solo journey further enhances his character.
While Reacher has not been notably covert in the past, watching him navigate around a mansion, disrupting the organization he has infiltrated while avoiding detection, is a refreshing twist for the character. So far, this direction makes for an exciting adaptation of what’s considered the best book in the “Jack Reacher” series. It also presents a compelling argument that this is the Reacher we should have seen on the big screen.
Reacher’s comeback feels like the movie we were deprived of
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If you follow our advice and binge the first three episodes of “Reacher,” you might notice a distinct grandeur about this story that sets it apart from previous seasons. With a plot filled with treachery, double-crosses, and Reacher constantly thinking on his (rather large) feet, there’s a cinematic quality to season 3 that makes it feel like the best “Reacher” movie we never got, thereby making the first three episodes a delight to watch.
There’s a heightened tension and sophistication this time around. Perhaps it’s because Ritchson has truly made the role his own, making the reunion feel more significant. It doesn’t feel like we’re merely starting a Reacher story, but rather a Bond movie — with our muscular secret agent equipped with a spy phone in his boot, a henchman destined to be taken down, and a Blofeld-esque villain with a dark past that he’s compelled to revisit. This is the kind of Reacher-sized impact we’ve been missing, and we’re thrilled that season 3 has started off with a bang. Once again, our hero is back, immersed in danger, and that’s just the way he likes it. More importantly, that’s how we like it too.
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