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Release Date: December 15

Official Description: “‘Reacher’ Season Two begins when veteran military police investigator Jack Reacher (Alan Ritchson) receives a coded message that the members of his former U.S. Army unit, the 110th MP Special Investigations, are being mysteriously and brutally murdered one by one. Pulled from his drifter lifestyle, Reacher reunites with three of his former teammates turned chosen family to investigate, including Frances Neagley (Maria Sten); Karla Dixon (Serinda Swan), a forensic accountant for whom Reacher has long had a soft spot; and fast-talking, switchblade-wielding family man David O’Donnell (Shaun Sipos). Together, they begin to connect the dots in a mystery where the stakes get higher at every turn, and that brings about questions of who has betrayed them—and who will die next. Using his inimitable blend of smarts and size, Reacher will stop at nothing to uncover the truth and protect the members of his unit. If there’s one thing Reacher and his team know for certain, it’s that you do not mess with the Special Investigators. This season, get ready for Reacher and the 110th to hit back hard.”

 

[VenomousCoffee]

Loved season 1, and I've been reading the books off and on since then (just started Midnight Line this morning), and I've been mostly loving them too. Season 2 is based on Bad Luck and Trouble.

 

[midnightAI]

Ritchson is absolutely perfect for this (unlike Tom Cruise) really enjoyed season 1

 

[KyoZz]

Nice! First season was really solid and a lot of fun. Alan Ritchson is killing it honestly, great casting.

 

[mitch1971]

I'm in.

 

[Denton]

Weird, I watched first season long time after it aired and it still feels like it's been ages.
Glad it is finally coming back.

 

[GymWolf]

How can anyone miss thad castle's new adventure?

 

[Mossybrew]

Down for more Reacher, good dumb fun.

 

[Alx]

Season 1 was entertaining, but I barely remember the plot, or cared about it actually. It was all about Reacher being a badass, punching fools and analyzing everything..

 

[Nankatsu]

I'll be there Day 1. Really liked Reacher season 1.

 

[jason10mm]

Looks awesome! I've not read many of the books but this seems more actiony than investigativey, I hope they can keep it grounded.

And I'm waiting for all the feminists to write in that this poor man is being objectified, held to an impossible physical standard, made to do revealing scenes without consent, and is a victim of the female gaze.

Oh wait, they are all salivating over that topless shot....

 

[Vyse]

Been reading Reacher since the 90’s. Really enjoyed season one. Looks like they are jumping around from the books quite a bit. Most books are very similar. Like Kung Fu, he’s a drifter who always finds trouble in a small town.

 

[VenomousCoffee]

Looks awesome! I've not read many of the books but this seems more actiony than investigativey, I hope they can keep it grounded.

The book is mostly (almost all?) investigation, with a little gunplay. I think the trailer already shows as much action as there is in the whole book.

 

[Men_in_Boxes]

The role requires a Clint Eastwood vibe (in the body of The Hulk) and I don't think this dude pulls it off. He's kinda dorky.

I'll still watch it. First season was watchable.

 

[BennyBlanco]

I found this watchable and finished season 1 but I don’t remember a fuckin thing about the plot or where it ended

 

[BadBurger]

I enjoyed the first book, I liked the first season, can't wait for more.

 

[GymWolf]

The role requires a Clint Eastwood vibe (in the body of The Hulk) and I don't think this dude pulls it off. He's kinda dorky.

I'll still watch it. First season was watchable.

I see where you come from but his phisicality make up for the non-perfect acting



Dude is an absolute unit.

 

[M.W.]

Yes, he's bigger.

 

[poppabk]

First season was ok, I'll watch a second. Also this season sounds like kinda like the plot of Commando.

 

[jason10mm]

First season was ok, I'll watch a second. Also this season sounds like kinda like the plot of Commando.

You say that like it is a bad thing......

And wasn't the plot of Commando that they were killing off his unit, and faking Bennet's death (sorry, spoilers), as a reason to force the brass to go to Matrix's house so the bad guys could then find him, kidnap the daughter as leverage so Matrix would then have to assassinate some rando third world leader?

That's actually convoluted enough that it could work as a TV season all by itself

 

[VenomousCoffee]

Commando fun fact #1: Arnold was supposed to have a romantic subplot with the Rae Dawn Chong character, but they were afraid theaters in the South wouldn't run the movie/there would be boycotts.

Commando fun fact #2: Rae Dawn Chong is the daughter of Tommy Chong (of Cheech and Chong).

 

[SJRB]

I wonder if this guy could play Batman in Brave and the Bold.

He certainly has the physique.

 

[DeafTourette]

I can't wait! This is gonna hit HARD! I wonder if either cop from last season will come in to help

 

[jason10mm]

Commando fun fact #1: Arnold was supposed to have a romantic subplot with the Rae Dawn Chong character, but they were afraid theaters in the South wouldn't run the movie/there would be boycotts.

Commando fun fact #2: Rae Dawn Chong is the daughter of Tommy Chong (of Cheech and Chong).

A romantic subplot would just feel creepy given how young RDC was in that film, like 22-23? Shes closer to his kids age than his own and in a film all about rescuing your daughter....just ewww. The race thing seems an odd excuse, why not just recast RDC then, it's not like she was a name draw at that time. That bit feels apocryphal rather than the real reason.

Doesn't matter though, Commando is almost a perfect film.

 

[jason10mm]

I can't wait! This is gonna hit HARD! I wonder if either cop from last season will come in to help

Supposedly not. They are both on Fall of the House of Usher. Obviously they can do multiple things but seems like they were off filming that instead (and DAMN, Willa is just STUNNING in that show, Mary McDonnell is a poor older version for sure, though I have issues with a lot of the casting in that show). I heard the only recurring character is Reacher's Memphis PI buddy.

 

[VenomousCoffee]

For the most part, there's no carryover of the characters from one book to the next. Neagley is the big exception to that--she was his staff sergeant/XO/right hand in the army, including when he was in charge of his own investigation squad, the 110th, which is what this season's book is about. And she's the best detective type, and she's become a PI after the army. Other members of the 110th show up in a few other books, usually briefly, but it's very rare for any character who isn't from the army to come back for a second book.

 

[FunkMiller]

Great stuff. The first season was really good, unpretentious, well made fun, and this looks like it’ll be the same.

 

[bitbydeath]

Alan needs more action roles, such an underrated actor.

 

[Robot Carnival]

enjoyed the 1st season a lot, and I'll definitely be there for this one.

 

[VenomousCoffee]

Announcement and a longer clip of a moment from the trailer for Season 2.

Spoilers: They have started filming Season 3 (duh!). Rumors are that Season 3 will be based on One Shot. We'll see.

 

[FunkMiller]

Big white heroic dude beats the shit out of black criminal with a gun.

Not everyone at Amazon Studios is woke, folks.

 

[j0hnnix]

Big white heroic dude beats the shit out of black criminal with a gun.

Not everyone at Amazon Studios is woke, folks.

It's about time the new minority class has a win on Amazon.

 

[VenomousCoffee]

First 3 episodes are up.

 

[phvk]

20 mins in Episode 1 of Season 2 and I am bored out of my mind. Hoping it gets better as I loved the first season

 

[VenomousCoffee]

Loved the first 3 episodes, even if they stretch the "how come the cops aren't showing up at this gunfight yet?" thing to the breaking point. And Karla Dixon is smoking hot, oh my lord.

There's a line of dialogue making it clear they are doing One Shot for season 3 (set between seasons 1 and 2, so like the books, they are jumping around in time).

 

[Lukaku's First Touch]

First 3 episodes were great, but Reacher looks so big lol. The steroid abuse is trough the roof lol.

 

[The Skull]

Loving it so far. Nothing like seeing Ritchson absolutely juiced to the gills beating the crap out of bad guys.

 

[DeafTourette]

I loved seeing the team together...

Neighley is a very attractive woman. I used to think she didn't like MEN touching her but she doesn't like ANYONE touching her. I love her friendship with Reacher. We need more genuine friendships between men and women.

 

[Vyse]

Really enjoying as well. What is up with Robert Patrick? He is starting to look like the Toxic Avenger. Talk about not aging well. Far cry from T2 and the X Files.

 

[Auto_aim1]

How can anyone miss thad castle's new adventure?

Oh my god, this show was so funny.

 

[March Climber]

Odd but cool song reference:

Spoiler

Watch the first episode to get this.

 

[jason10mm]

Really enjoying as well. What is up with Robert Patrick? He is starting to look like the Toxic Avenger. Talk about not aging well. Far cry from T2 and the X Files.

too soon, man, too soon

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