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The Terminal List

2022 – nowShow2 seasons16 episodesTV-MA

Action & AdventureDrama
65
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.9Metacritic438.5Rotten Tomatoes52%92%

A nerve-racking, brutally violent drama series about war and everyday modern life.

Good for friends night · binge-friendly · thought-provoking

Skip it if you need an uplifting mood · graphic violence bothers you · you want something quiet and calm

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Not for warmth, laughs or comfort.

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Episodes

2 seasons · 16 episodes · best: S1E5 "Disruption" 8.7

Episodes

8.2
8.3

Story

The mission isn't over.

Navy SEAL Commander James Reece turns to vengeance as he investigates the mysterious forces behind the murder of his entire platoon. Free from the military's command structure, Reece applies the lessons he's learned from nearly two decades of warfare to hunt down the people responsible.

Feels like

  • Military Revenge Thriller
  • Tactical Espionage
  • Psychological Trauma
  • High-Octane Action
  • Conspiracy Mystery
  • Gritty Realism
  • Anti-Hero Journey
  • Visceral Combat
  • Dark Noir Atmosphere

Cast

24 of 172 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Tucker Gates, Frederick E. O. Toye, Paul Cameron
Written by
John Lopez
Produced by
Ronald Cosmo Vecchiarelli, Max Adams, Kat Samick
Music by
Ruth Barrett

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

June 30, 2022 · October 21, 2026 · Still running

First aired
June 30, 2022
Latest episode
October 21, 2026
Status
Still running
Length
2 seasons · 16 episodes
Age rating
TV-MA
Content
Violence, Strong Language, Disturbing Imagery, Suicide Themes
Genres
Action & Adventure, Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
132 countries
Keywords
based on novel or book

Tropes

Bittersweet Ending, Race Lift, Affably Evil +9

  • Bittersweet Ending
  • Race Lift
  • Affably Evil
  • Roaring Rampage of Revenge
  • Miles Gloriosus
  • Adapted Out
  • What Measure Is a Mook?
  • Real Life Writes the Plot
  • Ambiguous Situation
  • Fantastic Drug
  • Adaptational Nice Guy
  • Inspector Javert

12 of 29 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream The Terminal List?"

Questions about The Terminal List

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Terminal List?

PrimeAmazon Prime Video Free with AdsAmazon MX Player

In the United States, The Terminal List streams on Prime, and it is free with ads on Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads and Amazon MX Player. It also streams in 8 other countries.

Is The Terminal List worth watching?

65
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 65 (IMDb 7.9, Rotten Tomatoes 52%, and Metacritic 43). Audiences rate it higher (85 out of 100) than critics (48).

Will I feel good after watching The Terminal List?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for bleakness and 7 for melancholy, against 2 for hopefulness.

Is The Terminal List plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly plot-driven: intrigue (9 of 10) and mystery (8 of 10) carry it more than its characters do.

What tropes does The Terminal List use?

Bittersweet EndingRace LiftAffably EvilRoaring Rampage of RevengeMiles GloriosusAdapted OutWhat Measure Is a Mook?Real Life Writes the PlotAmbiguous SituationFantastic DrugAdaptational Nice GuyInspector Javertand 17 more

TV Tropes lists 29 tropes for it, including Bittersweet Ending, Race Lift, and Affably Evil.