Prime Video’s Reacher was one of the highest-rated crime-thrillers of 2022. The series, which follows an ex-military policeman, as he travels around the world solving crime, is based on the Jack Reacher books by Lee Child. The TV series stars Alan Ritchson as the titular Jack Reacher who finds his himself in the middle of conspiracy in the rural town of Margrave in Georgia.
The series was a significant hit thanks to its compelling characters and story. After a successful first season, Prime Video green-lit the show for season 2. If you’re curious about the release date, plot, or cast members coming back, here is everything you need to know about Reacher Season 2.
What Reacher Season 2 Will Be About?
Reacher season 2 will follow the eleventh book in the Reacher novel series, “Bad Luck & Trouble.” This book is about Reacher’s vengeance mission after old military buddies from his police unit turn up dead. Showrunner Nick Santora didn’t want to stick to the chronological order of the books, and with Child’s blessing, this could be the best choice for the series. Learning more about Reacher’s past and his friends will make it easier when they appear in future seasons. But the fact that Jack Reacher’s problems are tied to his age in each book could pose a problem for the creators if they choose to age Ritchson for the eleventh book.
What Cast Members Can Return For Reacher Season 2?
The show wouldn’t be anything without Reacher, so viewers will be happy that Ritchson is returning as the show’s star, Jack Reacher. According to Deadline, season 2 will also include vet Frances Neagley (Maria Sten), who was also part of Reacher’s police unit. Although she doesn’t appear in the first book, it was wise to add her to season 1 because Neagley is very important to Reacher’s future. Fans of Child’s novels know that Reacher is always on the move, so the likelihood of seeing some season 1 or Margrave fan favorites like Finlay (Malcolm Goodwin) and Roscoe (Willa Fitzgerald) is unlikely. But TV shows and movies have been known to change a few things while staying true to the source material’s main plot.
Will Reacher Ever Adapt The Skipped Books?
Yes, Reacher will adapt the skipped books. The creative decision by the writers and producers of the show to skip ten books was so fans could learn more about Reacher’s past and why he is the way he is. Adapting the eleventh book, Bad Luck and Trouble, will help familiarize fans with Reacher’s world so that the characters won’t be too new to viewers by the time the other books are adapted in future seasons. The ten skipped books will also be more meaningful after this second season. Talking to TVline, showrunner Santora hinted that while they won’t be following the chronological order of the books, as they can pick almost any book and ensure it’s fun for fans.
When Will Reacher Season 2 Be Released?
Reacher season 2 wrapped filming in late February. Ritchson took to social media to share with fans that they were done shooting the last scene of the season. While post-production will take some time, viewers should expect the second season later this year or at the beginning of 2024. Reacher season 1 premiered in February 2022, so this timeline is within the expected window. In an interview with Collider, Vernon Sanders, head of Television at Amazon Studios, said he was proud of the producers, Reacher‘s excellent casting, and that season 2 will deliver beyond fans’ expectations. He also said there was a good chance that the show would return in 2023.
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