Alan Ritchson’s Reacher Season 5 First-Look Revealed

Jack Reacher is back in action in Reacher season 5’s first-look.

Not long after its successful premiere, Prime Video continues to bet on the franchise based on Lee Child’s novels and starring Alan Ritchson as the titular character. The drifter has been in three different arcs thus far — all of them becoming massive hits for the streamer. Given this, it isn’t surprising that Ritchson is set to return on the small screen as the unconventional hero in Reacher season 4 this month, which will see the show adapt “Gone Tomorrow.”

Beyond his upcoming adventure, Prime Video is also finally starting to take advantage of the project’s popularity by expanding it. Immediately after Reacher season 4 ends its eight-episode run, the universe’s very first spinoff, Neagley, will roll out. Starring Maria Sten as Frances Neagley, the series endeavors to give fans more of the world that Ritchson’s character exists in without overdoing the flagship. Looking at Reacher‘s long-term future, however, production for season 5 has also been ongoing for quite a while now.

Ahead of season 4, Ritchson shared the first look at Jack in Reacher season 5 via a video from the set of the project on his official Instagram account. In the clip, he is goofing around, asking about people’s thoughts about mayonnaise. That said, upon closer look, Ritchson’s face is noticeably bruised, and it’s safe to say that it’s for Reacher season 5. Check out the video below:

No release date has been announced for Reacher season 5 thus far, which makes sense, considering that Prime Video’s focus is currently on launching season 4 and Neagley. That said, it has already been confirmed that it will adapt Lee Child’s Make Me. In the novel, the titular character’s curiosity about the origins of Mother’s Rest will send him into one of his most bizarre adventures. Upon arrival, he is greeted with intentional indifference and even coldness. It will be an interesting change of pace for the hero coming from Reacher season 4 being set in a city.

Obviously, Reacher season 5 being greenlit guarantees that the hero survives whatever ordeal is coming his way in season 4. However, it will be great to see some character arc throughout the show’s run. Reacher has an anthology-esque format, so every cycle tackles a different narrative, with barely any ties to each other besides both involving the titular character. Prime Video is shifting its approach for Neagley, as it is more serialized.

Ultimately, however, what’s clear is that Reacher is well-loved, and unless something drastic happens, it’s safe to assume that the show will continue for years to come. Ritchson is perfect as the character, becoming the definitive version of the hero — despite Tom Cruise’s movies. While it will be some time before season 5 premieres, expect that he will continue to share content from the set of the project, considering how engaged he is with fans.

Reacher

8/10

Release Date

February 3, 2022

Network

Prime Video

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