Reacher

Jack Reacher follows a lone, former military police investigator who has left uniformed life behind and travels across the country with almost nothing but his wits. When he arrives in a small town, a routine stop pulls him into a web of crime, corruption, and danger that he tackles with a mix of blunt force, careful observation, and an unbending personal code. The series keeps the focus on procedural problem solving and tense confrontations, letting Reacher unravel mysteries and confront adversaries while keeping his past and motives largely private, so the stakes come from each case and from how he handles allies and enemies.

Released in 2022, the series was developed for television by Nick Santora with Lee Child involved, adapting the Jack Reacher novels for the screen, and casting Alan Ritchson in the title role.

Critics and viewers praised Ritchson's physical presence and the show's faithful tone, even as some debate centered on pacing and condensation of novel material. The show leans into themes of justice, personal autonomy, and the ethics of violence, balancing action set pieces with quieter investigative beats and character moments.

The show sparked a strong fan response around casting and fidelity to the source material, generating social media discussion and renewed interest in Lee Child's books. Memorable confrontations and a focus on old school investigative craft made it stand out among recent crime dramas, and it helped reintroduce a classic literary character to a wider streaming audience.

While it did not dominate major award seasons, the series attracted attention from genre publications and audience polls, and it helped raise Alan Ritchson's profile as an action lead. Its steady ratings and positive viewer scores encouraged continuation and further adaptations of the Reacher books for television.