Adaptations are hard to pull off, even more so when the source material is highly respected and popular. Prime Video's "Reacher" series is a notable exception; since its debut, the show has garnered critical acclaim and proven to be one of the streaming service's most popular titles. The project — much like the corresponding books — sees former MP Jack Reacher move from town to town as he encounters mysteries along the way. Known for a 6-foot-5-inch frame and no-nonsense approach to every situation, the character fights with a precision honed during his time in the military.
Season 1 adapted Lee Child's first Reacher book, "Killing Floor." In it, the main character heads to Georgia and is arrested for murder; the unfolding story exposes small-town corruption as well as a painful revelation for the wandering hero. Fans of the books had reason to be cautious after a feature film attempt failed to capture what made the stories work — but those worries were soon swept away with the "Reacher" premiere. Social media reactions have reveled in the series. "As a big fan of the @LeeChildReacher books all I can say is wow!" wrote u/@NiVZ. They're not alone in welcoming this new adaptation and looking forward to the series' future.
"The actor who portrays Reacher is how I imagined him in @LeeChildReacher books when reading them," wrote u/@cesca_brooke. Another user conveyed their caution in watching the series. "I read the books, hated the casting of the movies, and didn't watch the show until last night," u/@BinaryBlogger posted, stating it was a good watch. u/@chay004_inug0d called Ritchson an "absolute walking tank unit," describing him as fitting the character well. Fan praise also extended to other cast members in both major and minor roles.
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