Is Anyone Watching Reacher On Amazon Prime?

OneEyedDiva

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OMG! Apparently this show is one of Amazon's biggest hits, people who are fans of the books also love the adaptation and the critics love it too. I watched all 8 episodes and immediately wanted to re-watch it. I invited my son to watch Ep 1 with me and he likes it too. He loves Reacher's savant like attention to investigative details. I never heard of the actor who plays Reacher (Alan Richton) but I'd seen Finley (Malcolm Goodwin) in iZombie and I like him better in this. I told my TV-holic friend about it and she and her S.O. binge watched it in one night. I'm happy that the series was quickly renewed.

It has "language" but unlike premium channel shows where the F word is said in every other sentence, this uses the words more sparingly and in usually proper context, otherwise I wouldn't watch. There is a lot of violence and brief nudity. That being said, it's very well done. If you've watched, please let me know what you think.

 

I’m a fan of the Reacher novels so have enjoyed the show. Richton is so much better for the part than Tom Cruise ever was. Even though I enjoy it, I won’t say it’s the finest acting and the emphasis on his size has been overdone. That’s not a major complaint because I’m ready for the next season.
 

I haven’t watched any Reacher but have read seven-or eight-of his books. He some how seems
a little too good, a little too perfect. I only didn’t finish one book and I don’t remember which one.
 
It's in my list too, whenever I feel like watching it.
I saw Alan Ritchson in Titans. Not really that good and kind of stupid but it was my guilty pleasure. Now I know why he jumped ship.
 
Jules said:
I’m a fan of the Reacher novels so have enjoyed the show. Richton is so much better for the part than Tom Cruise ever was. Even though I enjoy it, I won’t say it’s the finest acting and the emphasis on his size has been overdone. That’s not a major complaint because I’m ready for the next season.
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Glad you are enjoying it. I never saw Tom Cruise in the part. Being I'm not a big fan of his and after seeing Alan Ritchson in the part, I can't imagine anyone else playing Reacher.
 
drifter said:
I haven’t watched any Reacher but have read seven-or eight-of his books. He some how seems
a little too good, a little too perfect. I only didn’t finish one book and I don’t remember which one.
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I've read something like 16 of Lee Child's Reacher books and consider myself a fan. I watched the Amazon series and didn't like it. I agree with your assessment of "a little too good, a little too perfect".
 
ElCastor said:
I've read something like 16 of Lee Child's Reacher books and consider myself a fan. I watched the Amazon series and didn't like it. I agree with your assessment of "a little too good, a little too perfect".
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Took me so long to finish it but I finally did as I'm not a binge watcher at all and I gotta agree with you. The main characters were all likable but I felt there should have been more depth to the plot. Some things that happened were quite predictable but overall I don't regret watching it. A solid 6 out of 10.
 
For those that don't know...The Jack Reacher series is shot in the Canadian Province of Ontario, at a studio located about 60 miles east of Toronto. The "town" is located on a 125 acre outdoor set that was built for the series. All of the crew and many of the cast are Canadians. All three levels of Government ( Federal and Provincial and the Region of Durham ) provide generous tax incentives to attract foreign film productions. Here is a link to a recent new article that discusses the production, which includes photos of the town and a number of locations that were used in surrounding towns and cities.
Toronto is known as "Hollywood North " because of the large number of studios and the many productions that are shot there each year. Link. The real town of Margrave, Georgia: Where was Reacher filmed? (atlasofwonders.com) JimB.
 
jimintoronto said:
For those that don't know...The Jack Reacher series is shot in the Canadian Province of Ontario, at a studio located about 60 miles east of Toronto. The "town" is located on a 125 acre outdoor set that was built for the series. All of the crew and many of the cast are Canadians. All three levels of Government ( Federal and Provincial and the Region of Durham ) provide generous tax incentives to attract foreign film productions. Here is a link to a recent new article that discusses the production, which includes photos of the town and a number of locations that were used in surrounding towns and cities.
Toronto is known as "Hollywood North " because of the large number of studios and the many productions that are shot there each year. Link. The real town of Margrave, Georgia: Where was Reacher filmed? (atlasofwonders.com) JimB.
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Very interesting. Thank you. Do you know if the second season will also be filmed in Canada?
 
I've read this series of books from the beginning and love Reacher. I was so disappointed when Tom Cruise was Reacher. No way was he Reacher. I watched this new Reacher on Amazon and Alan Richton was perfect!! He's just what I pictured in my mind when I read the books. I'm looking forward to another episode :)
 
Colleen said:
I've read this series of books from the beginning and love Reacher. I was so disappointed when Tom Cruise was Reacher. No way was he Reacher. I watched this new Reacher on Amazon and Alan Richton was perfect!! He's just what I pictured in my mind when I read the books. I'm looking forward to another episode :)
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Colleen, I'm in a Reacher group on FB and several of the members stated the same thing as you...that Cruise just didn't cut it as Reacher. I never read the books but from what I understand, Cruise's stature didn't match what's in the books. I agree that Alan is perfect. Have you finished season 1?
 
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I've only caught about the first 10/15 minutes or so because I got called away. He seems to do a lot of penetrative staring and I haven't watched enough to get a real feel yet, but I loved seeing Malcolm Goodwin! I really enjoyed him in IZombie so it was great fun when he appeared on this show.
 
The lead actor reports that he had to have "reconstructive shoulder surgery " in the hiatus between the end of the first season and the start of season 2. He now has an agreement with the production company to use at least 2 stunt doubles in the future. He will also have a stunt driver for car action scenes. JimB.
 
OneEyedDiva said:
Colleen, I'm in a Reacher group on FB and several of the members stated the same thing as you...that Cruise just didn't cut it as Reacher. I never read the books but from what I understand, Cruise's stature didn't match what's in the books. I agree that Alan is perfect. Have you finished season 1?
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Yes, I watched the series and loved it. If you haven't read any of the books (which you should :)), Reacher is 6'5" tall and weighs 230ish pounds. Not quite a Tom Cruise fit. I was so disgusted with Lee Child that he sold the rights to Tom Cruise to make those movies that I didn't read any more Reacher books for a long time. Guess I showed Lee Child, didn't I? HAHA:sneaky:
 
Medusa said:
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I've only caught about the first 10/15 minutes or so because I got called away. He seems to do a lot of penetrative staring and I haven't watched enough to get a real feel yet, but I loved seeing Malcolm Goodwin! I really enjoyed him in IZombie so it was great fun when he appeared on this show.
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You're welcome. Well it's been a couple of weeks. I know it's been a busy time for you but did you get back to it? Malcolm Goodwin was excellent in this! My son only watched one episode so far (I wanted to re-watch the series with him) but he really liked the show and loves Reacher's savant like attention to detail.
 
OneEyedDiva said:
You're welcome. Well it's been a couple of weeks. I know it's been a busy time for you but did you get back to it? Malcolm Goodwin was excellent in this! My son only watched one episode so far (I wanted to re-watch the series with him) but he really liked the show and loves Reacher's savant like attention to detail.
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I haven't had a chance to pick it up again, but it's on my list. :)
 
Murrmurr said:
I watched the first season. I liked it! But I don't have Amazon Prime, so one season's gonna be it.
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Only one season has been released so far, unless you mean you had a AP trial and haven’t renewed.
 

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