It’s been less than a week since its release, andReacheris already Prime Video’s top series of 2023, as reported byDeadline. It’s a gigantic achievement for both Amazon and its star,Alan Ritchson, befitting a man of such magnificent stature. The three-episode premiere of theseries' second season, based on the novels byLee Child, has made a remarkable impact on audiences and households in the five days since it dropped on Prime Video, attracting a viewership 50% larger that that which tuned in to watch the entirety of Season 1 in just the first three days of streaming. Those numbers are as ludicrous as the size of Reacher’s hands.
This surge in viewership has propelledReacherto become the most-watched title of the year on Prime Video. The show leads in viewership across all series and films offered globally on the platform. As it stands,Reacheris accessible in over 180 countries worldwide. It’s the most Dad TV series on the planet. Season 1 of the show was a major success for Amazon,accumulating a total of 1.84 billion minutes watched across its eight episodes in the United States alone.
These episodes, which dropped simultaneously on Prime Video, achieved this milestone during their debut weekend in March 2022, as reported by Nielsen’s streaming data. However, it’s important to note that Nielsen’s metrics only cover domestic viewership, so this doesn’t provide a clear picture of the series' international performance. And additionally, just to prove it’s hitting the mark in more ways than one, Season 2 currently has a 100% critics score and 83% audience score onRotten Tomatoes, and it’s already beenrenewed for a third season.
What is ‘Reacher’s Season 2 Based On?
The second season of the show is adapted from “Bad Luck and Trouble,“the eleventh installment in Lee Child’s series. Ritchson takes the lead as Jack Reacher once more, accompanied byMaria Sten, Serinda Swan, and Shaun Sipos, who play prominent roles in the 110th MP Special Investigations Unit.
The ensemble also includesFerdinand Kingsleyas A.M., a mysterious mercenary labeled a “ghost” by homeland security,Robert Patrickportraying Shane Langston, the head of security at a private defense firm with a dubious history, andDomenick Lombardozziin the role of Guy Russo, a hard-nosed NYPD detective. After the first season established Reacher as a lone wolf who prefers to work alone, it was a bold move to bring in a team for him immediately following it, but it’s paid dividends massivelyas the chemistry in Reacher’s team is clear to see, as they idolise their behemoth of a leader, and fans are in for a treat as the second season twists and turns towards its conclusion.
Reacherdrops every Friday on Prime Video.
When retired Military Police Officer Jack Reacher is arrested for a murder he did not commit, he finds himself in the middle of a deadly conspiracy full of dirty cops, shady businessmen and scheming politicians. With nothing but his wits, he must figure out what is happening in Margrave, Georgia. The first season of Reacher is based on the international bestseller The Killing Floor by Lee Child.
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