Jack Reacher is back, and he’s still not one for small talk.
Season 3 dropped its first three episodes on Prime Video, and right off the bat, it’s clear this isn’t some slow burn.
This review will simply be of the series, and not a comparison to the book Persuader.
Episode 1: “Persuader”
We open with Reacher rolling into the fictional town of Abbottsville, Maine, on a mission that seems simple enough: drop off some old records.
But this is Reacher we’re talking about—trouble finds him before he finishes his coffee.
He steps in to stop a kidnapping and ends up shooting a local cop.
Normally that’s a wrap for most characters, but in true Reacher style, it’s revealed to be part of a deeper DEA sting operation.
Reacher’s now deep undercover, trying to infiltrate a criminal operation run by Zachary Beck, a dodgy businessman who may be connected to the disappearance of DEA informant Teresa Daniels.
Episode 2: “Truckin’”
Now embedded in Beck’s security detail, Reacher starts sniffing around the family business—and surprise, it’s not all Persian rugs and friendly customer service.
He finds a hidden cellar and starts unravelling the true scale of Beck’s operations.
It’s textbook Reacher: observe, assess, and when needed—break a few ribs to get the answers.
Alan Ritchson plays the part with the same deadpan menace and physical dominance we’ve come to expect.
Episode 3: “Number 2 with a Bullet”
The plot thickens as Reacher closes in on the truth behind the informant’s disappearance.
The further he digs, the more dangerous it gets.
The pacing is tight, the violence is precise, and Reacher’s moral code remains unbending—even if it means bending the law a bit.
There’s a bit more backstory here, some quiet character moments that remind you Reacher isn’t just a walking brick wall.
But don’t worry—it never drags.
Final Thoughts
Look, if you’re after subtlety and nuance, go watch a French indie film.
If you want raw, no-frills justice dealt out by a bloke who doesn’t mince words or take crap from anyone—Reacher is your show.
The first three episodes of Season 3 deliver exactly what fans want: high-stakes action, tight storytelling, and a lead character who solves problems with brains and brawn (and occasionally a sledgehammer).