Reacher Season 3 announcement on Amazon Prime Video
In an exciting announcement during the Prime Video panel at CCXP in São Paulo, Brazil, Amazon has officially confirmed the renewal of its action-packed series, Reacher, for a third season. This news comes just before the eagerly anticipated Season 2 premiere scheduled for December 15. The announcement was delivered by the show’s lead, Alan Ritchson, via a special video that also provided fans with an extended glimpse into the upcoming second season.
Reacher Season 2 premiere
Scheduled to debut with the first three out of eight episodes on December 15, Reacher Season 2 will continue the gripping narrative based on Lee Child’s 11th book, “Bad Luck and Trouble,” from the Jack Reacher novel series. The subsequent episodes will be released weekly every Friday, concluding on January 19, 2024.
Reacher Season 2 Plot
The plot of Season 2 unfolds as Jack Reacher, portrayed by Alan Ritchson, receives a mysterious coded message alerting him to the brutal murders of his former U.S. Army unit, the 110th MP Special Investigations. Forced to abandon his transient lifestyle, Reacher reunites with three former teammates, who have become his chosen family – Frances Neagley (Maria Sten), Karla Dixon (Serinda Swan), and David O’Donnell (Shaun Sipos).
Together, they embark on an investigation that reveals a complex mystery where betrayal, loyalty, and danger intertwine. As the stakes escalate, Reacher uses his unique blend of intelligence and brawn to uncover the truth and protect his unit members. The season promises an intense journey, reinforcing the unwavering resilience of the Special Investigators.
Cast
The ensemble cast includes Ferdinand Kingsley as A.M., a mercenary known as a ‘ghost’ by Homeland Security, Robert Patrick as Shane Langston, the head of security for a questionable private defence contractor, and Domenick Lombardozzi as tough NYPD detective Guy Russo.
Reacher Season 3 Production
Nick Santora, the mastermind behind the television adaptation, serves as the show’s executive producer and showrunner. Lee Child also assumes an executive producer role alongside Don Granger, Scott Sullivan, and Adam Higgs. Additional executive producers for Skydance Television include David Ellison, Dana Goldberg, and Matt Thunell. The collaborative effort of Amazon Studios, Skydance, and Paramount Television Studios brings Reacher to life, with Carolyn Harris and Kenny Madrid serving as executives in charge of Skydance Television. Notably, Alan Ritchson will take on an executive producer role starting with Reacher Season 3.
| Season | Renewed |
|---|---|
| Season 2 Premiere Date | December 15, 2023 |
| Season 2 Episode Format | Weekly, Every Friday (Dec. 15, 2023, to Jan. 19, 2024) |
| Based on | “Bad Luck and Trouble” (11th book in Lee Child’s Jack Reacher series) |
| Main Character | Jack Reacher (Alan Ritchson) |
| Season 2 Plot | Investigating mysterious and brutal murders of his former U.S. Army unit members |
| Cast | Alan Ritchson, Maria Sten, Serinda Swan, Shaun Sipos, Ferdinand Kingsley, Robert Patrick, Domenick Lombardozzi |
| Developer/Showrunner | Nick Santora |
| Executive Producers | Nick Santora, Lee Child, Don Granger, Scott Sullivan, Adam Higgs, David Ellison, Dana Goldberg, Matt Thunell |
| Production Studios | Amazon Studios, Skydance, Paramount Television Studios |
| Executive Producers (Skydance Television) | Carolyn Harris, Kenny Madrid |
As fans eagerly await the action-packed Season 2 and the newly confirmed Season 3, Reacher continues to solidify its place as a must-watch series, blending suspense, intrigue, and the unyielding determination of its titular character.
