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Reacher

2022·Show
32Episodes in4Seasons·TV-MA
81
GreatGoodWatch score

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High energy, strong craft, light on feelings.

Energy

Tense and violent

Fast from start to finish.

  • Tension8
  • Violence8
  • Adrenaline7

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Catharsis6
  • Family Dynamics5
  • Pathos4

Humor

Some sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay5
  • Physical Comedy4
  • Situational Comedy3

World

Everyday modern life, crime, and mystery

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Rewatchability7
  • Dialogue Centrality6

Craft

Standout performances, direction, and storytelling

  • Acting9
  • Direction8
  • Narrative Structure8

Style

Standout editing

  • Editing8
  • Cinematography7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

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Episode ratings

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About

Reacher's back.

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.
Gritty Crime ThrillerEx-Military DetectiveSmall Town ConspiracyVisceral Hand-to-Hand CombatClass Warfare NarrativeProcedural MysteryCharismatic Lone Wolf ProtagonistRealistic Action SequencesInstitutional Corruption

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Reacher

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Reacher legally?

Reacher is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads and Amazon MX Player. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Reacher worth watching?

81
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 81/100 (IMDb 8, Rotten Tomatoes 95%, and Metacritic 75). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Reacher rated?

TV-MAViolenceStrong language

It's rated TV-MA in the United States. Content advisories: violence and strong language.

How many seasons does Reacher have?

4 seasons

It has 4 seasons with 32 episodes and is still in production.

Is Reacher based on a true story?

No. It's adapted from a novel.

Do critics and audiences agree on Reacher?

Critics85
Audiences76

Not quite. Critics rate Reacher higher (85) than audiences (76). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

When did Reacher air?

It started in 2022 and is still in production.

What language is Reacher in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Reacher?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Reacher in 133 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Reacher use?

Screw the Rules, I'm Doing What's Right!Running GagTaking You with MeDavid vs. GoliathNot in My ContractElites Are More GlamorousBy-the-Book CopRevealing Cover-UpUnderestimating BadasseryEviler than ThouBlue-and-Orange MoralityAwesome by Analysisand 249 more

TV Tropes lists 261 storytelling tropes for Reacher, including Screw the Rules, I'm Doing What's Right!, Running Gag, Taking You with Me.