Reacher (TV series reboot)(Amazon Prime)

[Brian in Mesa]

Size matters?

Details matter.

 

[Brian in Mesa]

Just binged this series today. Great job by all involved, IMHO. Felt like a legit Reacher story down to the flashbacks with his family. Spotted Lee Child in the finale right away. Quick cameo. Glad they started off with book one - what a concept, eh? Looking forward to the next season.

 

[carrrnuttt]

Before I continue, I will again repeat that I very much enjoyed the Reacher series we got.

What people here have described as "wooden," is simply Alan Ritchson acting out the reticent nature of Jack Reacher.

With that being said, I find it too bad that Pablo Schreiber was already connected to the Halo series as Master Chief, since he's a genuine 6'5" and I've watched him act his butt off in all his scenes that I remember. He'd be even more perfect as Jack:

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And who else would have enjoyed the hell out of his real-life brother Liev doing a cameo as Joe Reacher?

 

[Brian in Mesa]

Before I continue, I will again repeat that I very much enjoyed the Reacher series we got.

What people here have described as "wooden," is simply Alan Ritchson acting out the reticent nature of Jack Reacher.

With that being said, I find it too bad that Pablo Schreiber was already connected to the Halo series as Master Chief, since he's a genuine 6'5" and I've watched him act his butt off in all his scenes that I remember. He'd be even more perfect as Jack:

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And who else would have enjoyed the hell out of his real-life brother Liev doing a cameo as Joe Reacher?

Agree with Ritchson's acting. He is acting like Reacher.

Pablo was really good in Den of Thieves.

 

[carrrnuttt]

Agree with Ritchson's acting. He is acting like Reacher.

Pablo was really good in Den of Thieves.

Pablo is unique in that he's known more for his acting, despite his massive size. I enjoyed him in American Gods.

I just can't help but dream of an alternate timeline where 6'5" Pablo and his actual brother Liev who's 6'3" himself, played Jack and Joe Reacher.

 

[Dback Jon]

Before I continue, I will again repeat that I very much enjoyed the Reacher series we got.

What people here have described as "wooden," is simply Alan Ritchson acting out the reticent nature of Jack Reacher.

With that being said, I find it too bad that Pablo Schreiber was already connected to the Halo series as Master Chief, since he's a genuine 6'5" and I've watched him act his butt off in all his scenes that I remember. He'd be even more perfect as Jack:

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And who else would have enjoyed the hell out of his real-life brother Liev doing a cameo as Joe Reacher?

That would have been awesome

 

[Covert Rain]

Before I continue, I will again repeat that I very much enjoyed the Reacher series we got.

What people here have described as "wooden," is simply Alan Ritchson acting out the reticent nature of Jack Reacher.

With that being said, I find it too bad that Pablo Schreiber was already connected to the Halo series as Master Chief, since he's a genuine 6'5" and I've watched him act his butt off in all his scenes that I remember. He'd be even more perfect as Jack:

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And who else would have enjoyed the hell out of his real-life brother Liev doing a cameo as Joe Reacher?

I take it you didn't see his last show? He isn't a good actor. He just isn't. He isn't the worst either. It's more than him just acting like Reacher. Again, having said that, he is OK for this part. You are trading him looking more like the character for acting. The rest of the cast is pretty good and the action sequences are fun. Good enough for me.

 

[carrrnuttt]

No it's not. That's how he acts. If you watched Titans you would see he simply isn't a great actor.

I didn't watch Titans even though I started it because it was a poorly conceptualized and poorly-written show. And this is coming from an avid comic book enthusiast.

I personally wouldn't use that show as any actor's meter, but I'll take your word for it.

With that being said, that maybe how he is normally, but it was perfect for what was needed for Reacher. I guess I'm glad he found his niche?

 

[Covert Rain]

I didn't watch Titans even though I started it because it was a poorly conceptualized and poorly-written show. And this is coming from an avid comic book enthusiast.

I personally wouldn't use that show as any actor's meter, but I'll take your word for it.

With that being said, that maybe how he is normally, but it was perfect for what was needed for Reacher. I guess I'm glad he found his niche?

Name a show he has been in and I will show you the same level of acting. We will agree that this part doesn't really require him to stretch his acting chops so to speak which is why it's good enough.

 

[Brian in Mesa]

I take it you didn't see his last show? He isn't a good actor. He just isn't. He isn't the worst either. It's more than him just acting like Reacher. Again, having said that, he is OK for this part. You are trading him looking more like the character for acting. The rest of the cast is pretty good and the action sequences are fun. Good enough for me.

I've read 23 Reacher books and I feel he is more than just OK for this part. He looks and acts like the character. What more could you want? Unless you don't know WHO Reacher from the books really is and you are just guessing at how the role should be played...

 

[Chaplin]

I've read 23 Reacher books and I feel he is more than just OK for this part. He looks and acts like the character. What more could you want? Unless you don't know WHO Reacher from the books really is and you are just guessing at how the role should be played...

Look, I get that the character is straight forward and pretty much doesn't say much of anything. There's more to acting than just standing there looking intimidating, especially for the lead actor.

That being said, I am really digging the show, and I'm eating crow that the actor playing Reacher isn't as bad as I thought he was. He still has lots of problems in any scene requiring emotion, and occasionally his blank stare portrays stupidity more than fear, but the writing is really good and the mystery is pretty absorbing. His physical presence does work for the show. So definitely a B+ so far, and I'm 3 episodes in. Starting to figure out who the "bad guy" is, and not sure that's a good thing this early, but hopefully there are some twists coming up.

 

[Covert Rain]

I've read 23 Reacher books and I feel he is more than just OK for this part. He looks and acts like the character. What more could you want? Unless you don't know WHO Reacher from the books really is and you are just guessing at how the role should be played...

I have read many of the Reacher books as well. Although I checked out about halfway through. What more could I want? A better actor? Sure he looks more the part but Tom is the better actor bar none. When reading the books I never read the dialogue and thought...yeah..that is a cheesy delivery or bad. That happens from time to time watching this show. That doesn't feel like Reacher to me and doesn't happen when I read the book.

Let me repeat. I think it's good enough for this show. Just like I suspect belief that Tom's height didn't match with Reacher in the films, I can suspend belief that this actor is distracting sometimes unlike when I read the books. It's good enough for me and I am still enjoying the show.

 

[Shane]

I think the guy pretty much nailed it. This is the TV version of a summer action thriller. Well done and can't wait for more.

 

[Covert Rain]

Finally watched the finale last night. Solid show. I still feel the same about the lead but still a solid show. Looking forward to Season 2.

 

[JerkFace]

"Reacher" Sets Its Second Season Story - Dark Horizons

Actor Alan Ritchson has revealed that the second season of Amazon Prime’s Jack Reacher TV series “Reacher” has set its source material. Lee Child’s eleventh Reacher novel “Bad Luck and Trouble” will serve as the basis of the next run. In that book, a man is sent free-falling from a helicopter...

www.darkhorizons.com

 

[Dback Jon]

Alex and I binged this.

Excellent series, kept us engaged. I have read the books, Alex hasn't


Alan Ritchson played Reacher really close to what I envisioned him. The physical strength, the brawling, etc were spot on.

Much better than the Tom Cruise Reacher.

 

[Brian in Mesa]

Season 2 releases December 15th.

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[Dan H]

Season 2 releases December 15th.

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Bad Luck and Trouble is one of the better books, too.

 

[Brian in Mesa]

Bad Luck and Trouble is one of the better books, too.

Definitely. One of my favorites.

 

[Brian in Mesa]

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[Dr. Jones]

I binged the first season this past weekend. I enjoyed it thoroughly. I also liked the movie version but the tv version is definitely a better fit actor wise.

This was me last week. Perfect binge IMO.

 

[jbjarko]

I recently binged season 1 and am caught up on season 2 now. Not sure how I missed this before. I love the books. Alan plays this role so much better than Tom Cruise IMO. He plays Reacher's persona perfectly IMO. I'm really enjoying it.

 

[PDXChris]

The only thing I hate about this show is waiting a week between episodes.

 

[Shane]

The only thing I hate about this show is waiting a week between episodes.

I don’t bother till they’ve all been released

 

[Town Drunk]

I’m a bit underwhelmed by season two thus far.