"Reacher" is one of the biggest shows in Prime Video history Based on the novels by Lee Child, the series tells the story of Jack Reacher, a retired US Army Military Police Major who lives as a drifter and gets into trouble upon his arrival in Margrave, Georgia
Reacher, played by Alan Ritchson, is an imposing physical presence This is much better casting than Tom Cruise, who played Reacher in the original film previously released In Season 1, Reacher helps two local cops solve a mystery and uncover a conspiracy against a trusted local official in town Meanwhile, in Season 2, Reacher returns to help a string of murdered former Army personnel
Reacher You may feel a little underwhelmed at the end of Season 2 Here are a few Reacher-like shows to watch while you wait for Season 3
Nominated for three Primetime Emmy Awards, "Tom Clancy's Jack Ryan" offers an action thriller similar to Reacher John Krasinski plays the titular character, Jack Ryan, who is released from his secure desk job at the CIA to unravel the mystery behind some suspicious transactions Season after season he travels to foreign countries, fights terrorism, exposes corruption, and confronts deadly enemies
Like "Reacher," this series is based on a book, adding richness and depth to the adapted screenplay Tom Clancy's work has been adapted before, but Krasinski's character is particularly well developed There is plenty of action to satisfy the desire for an intense action thriller You can also expect plenty of intrigue to keep each season moving along at a speedy pace
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If you like the "Reacher" theme of nonconformist heroes solving crimes, the "Bosch" series is for you In this police drama, Harry Bosch, played by Titus Welliver, is an LAPD detective investigating a suspicious death At the same time, he struggles with personal and professional problems, often putting his life and career in jeopardy
The show has the same gritty, suspenseful tone found in Reacher It is also based on a series of books, this time written by Michael Connelly The show lasted seven seasons, was nominated for one Primetime Emmy Award, and has a sequel, "Bosch: Legacy"
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If you enjoyed the conspiracy elements of "Reacher," "Terminal List" is not to be missed In this series, James Reese, played by Chris Pratt, returns home after an ambush leaves a Navy SEAL team dead However, many people, including his loved ones, find that his memory is not complete and question what he knows about the event
Things take an even worse turn for him when his wife and daughter are murdered Reese must battle rising adversity to find out what happened to his beloved family and team Like "Reacher" and several other recommended films, this series is based on a book, but this one is written by Jack Kerr It is also worth noting that Pratt actually underwent Navy SEAL training for the role, further enhancing his believability as a character
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The film follows hunting warden Joe Pickett (Michael Dorman) and his family as they navigate the socio-political changes in a small rural Wyoming town He investigates the death of a local poacher, which puts his beloved family, including his wife Marybeth (Juliana Gill), in danger
You might not think that "Joe Pickett" and "Reacher" would immediately overlap However, both shows focus on men trying to find justice amidst a growing conspiracy in a small town The show is based on a series written by CJ Box Unlike the intense action of "Reacher," "Joe Pickett" is peppered with humor and offers a hint of comfort Unfortunately, it was not renewed for a third season, making it a shorter but more enjoyable follow-up to the other series
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The American version of the Danish series "The Killing" focuses on Seattle-based detectives Sarah Linden (Mireille Enos) and Stephen Holder (Joel Kinnaman), before Linden leaves for Sonoma They work together to solve one last case; unlike police dramas, which often focus on one case per episode, the entire first season focuses on only the first two weeks of one case, the death of Rosie Larsen
It is not until the second season that the case concludes with a new conspiracy with the Seattle Police Department that puts Linden's life in danger In the third and fourth seasons, Linden leaves the police force but becomes involved in yet another case For those who like their crime dramas with a raunchy, gritty atmosphere, this is the perfect show to follow "Reacher"
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If you like the military background of the main character in "Reacher," you'll love the military-based action drama "SEAL Team" The film depicts the lives of an elite team of Navy SEALs who take on dangerous missions for their country Jason Hayes, played by David Boreanaz, is the leader of the unit and struggles with the impact his career has on his personal life
Ray Perry, played by Neil Brown, Jr, Sonny Quinn, played by AJ Buckley, and Clay Spencer, played by Max Thieriot, are all part of his team, each with unique personal challenges that give the show incredible depth and It gives the show incredible depth Nominated for two Primetime Emmy Awards, this is a show not to be missed while waiting for new episodes of "Reacher"
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"Suits" is full of unexpected heroes like Reacher Following a drug deal gone wrong, college dropout Mike Ross (Patrick J Adams) sneaks into a job interview with successful attorney Harvey Spector (Gabriel Makto) Spector is impressed by Ross's intelligence and photographic memory, and hires him to help him win the case and close it
Ross soon realizes that he has a lot to learn about the law, while Spector hopes that no one finds out about his new employer's background; their working relationship is what makes this series worth watching But paralegal Rachel Zane, played by Meghan Markle, assistant Donna Paulsen, played by Sarah Rafferty, and financial law expert Louis Litt, played by Rick Hoffman, all provide fascinating subplots
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