Alan Ritchson returns as Jack Reacher in Amazon's thrilling third season of Reacher. IGN critic Luke Reiller praises the season, noting its departure from the source material but highlighting Reacher's increased ruthlessness and overall entertainment value. This season introduces a formidable new antagonist, "The Dutch Giant" Olivier Richters, presenting Reacher with his most challenging adversary yet.
Where to Stream Reacher Season 3
Reacher Season 3 streams exclusively on Prime Video. A Prime Video subscription starts at $8.99/month or is included with an Amazon Prime membership ($14.99/month). A 30-day free trial is available for new subscribers.
Reacher Season 3 Episode Release Schedule
The season premiered with three episodes on February 20th, with subsequent episodes released weekly through March. The eight-episode season's schedule is as follows:
- Episode 1: "Persuader" - February 20
- Episode 2: "Truckin'" - February 20
- Episode 3: "Number 2 with a Bullet" - February 20
- Episode 4: "Domnique" - February 27
- Episode 5: "Smackdown" - March 6
- Episode 6: "Smoke on the Water" - March 13
- Episode 7: "L.A. Story" - March 20
- Episode 8: "Unfinished Business" - March 27
What is Reacher About?
Season 3 adapts Lee Child's seventh Jack Reacher novel, Persuader, involving Reacher in a vast criminal conspiracy while rescuing an undercover DEA informant. The overarching series premise centers on Jack Reacher, a retired military police officer, who finds himself embroiled in a deadly conspiracy involving corrupt law enforcement, shady business dealings, and political intrigue.
Reacher Season 4 Release Date
Reacher has been renewed for a fourth season. Given the year-long gap between seasons 2 and 3, and the early renewal, a 2026 release is plausible.
How to Watch Previous Seasons of Reacher
All seasons of Reacher stream on Prime Video. Season 1 is also available with ads for free, without a Prime membership. Physical releases are also available.
Reacher Season 1: Prime Video (free with ads)
Reacher Season 2: Prime Video (subscription required)
How to Watch the Jack Reacher Movies (Tom Cruise)
The separate Jack Reacher film franchise starring Tom Cruise can be streamed or rented/purchased:
- Jack Reacher (2012): Paramount+, Prime Video (rent/buy)
- Jack Reacher: Never Go Back (2016): Paramount+, Prime Video (rent/buy)
Reacher Season 3 Cast
Reacher was created by Nick Santora, based on Lee Child's novels. Key cast members include:
- Alan Ritchson as Jack Reacher
- Malcolm Goodwin as Oscar Finlay
- Willa Fitzgerald as Roscoe Conklin
- Chris Webster as KJ Kliner
- Bruce McGill as Mayor Grover Teale
- Maria Sten as Frances Neagley
- Serinda Swan as Karla Dixon
- Shaun Sipos as David O'Donnell
- Ferdinand Kingsley as A.M.
- Robert Patrick as Shane Langston
- Sonya Cassidy as Susan Duffy
- Johnny Berchtold as Richard Beck
- Roberto Montesinos as Guillermo Villanueva
- Olivier Richters as Paulie
- Brian Tee as Francis Xavier Quinn