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“You’re going to kill a whole lot of people.” Every season of Prime Video's hit Reacher is a new adventure with Jack Reacher (Alan Ritchson). Throughout the series, the wayward drifter has brought audiences everywhere, from the countryside town of Margrave, Georgia (not a real place) to the casinos of Atlantic City — all in the pursuit of justice. With a brain that matches his larger-than-life brawn, the ex-military police investigator isn’t leaving the case unsolved under his watch.
Reacher’s not the only one in the pursuit of justice. Indeed, television and its large audience love to see the good guys get back at their enemies. At the end of the day, there’s nothing more satisfying than foiling a criminal’s meticulous plans, and there is no shortage of series that prove it. In celebration of these kinds of shows, this list will discuss ten great TV shows to watch if you love Reacher. There won't be a ranking; instead, the list means only to recommend alternatives for those who want similar adventures as those of this hulking investigator.
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Reacher
TV-MA
Crime
Drama Action Thriller9 10
110 9.4/10
- Release Date
- February 3, 2022
- Cast
- Alan Ritchson, Maria Sten, Malcolm Goodwin, Willa Fitzgerald, Serinda Swan, Chris Webster, Shaun Sipos, Bruce McGill, Ferdinand Kingsley, Robert Patrick, JD Smith, Kelsey Falconer, Lee Villeneuve, Eli Ham, Emeka Agada, Hazel Gorin, Nathaniel McParland, Connor Laidman, Darrin Maharaj, Drew Moss, Peter Skagen, Rohan Mead, Kaz Morgan, Zachary Gallegos, Scott Barker
- Creator(s)
- Nick Santora
- Seasons
- 3
10 ‘The Night Agent’ (2023 - Present)
Starring: Gabriel Basso, Luciane Buchanan, Fola Evans-Akingbola
In The Night Agent, FBI agent Peter Sutherland (Gabriel Basso) is relegated to the lowest of positions: the basement of the White House. His job is simple: man a phone that never rings until it does. Little does Peter realize that one call would set off a chain reaction of events that not only endangers himself but also propels him into a dangerous conspiracy that leads him to the top 1% of the Oval Office.
The storyline in The Night Agent is far from plausible. Alas, what it lacks in logic, The Night Agent makes up with loads of escapist action. With an enemy always lurking in Peter’s shadow, the moments of calm are rare. It’s an excellent option for those looking for something that doesn’t require much analysis — just solid characters to root for and some bone-crushing fight Kung Fu-esque fight sequences.
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The Night Agent
TV-MA
DramaMystery
Action Thriller6 10
25 9.6/10
- Release Date
- March 23, 2023
- Cast
- Gabriel Basso, Hiro Kanagawa, Rebecca Staab, Curtis Lum, Nick Andrews, Ronald Patrick Thompson, Luciane Buchanan, Lorna Rose Harris, Ava Sleeth, Todd Matthews, Micah Steinke, Jamall Johnson, Kelly Richard Nelson, Stephen Adekolu, Joshua Mazerolle, Tyler Gibson, Jennifer Lines, Caleb Di Pomponio, Elliot Gosh, Daniele Parenti, Elliot O'Connor, Fola Evans-Akingbola, Sarah Desjardins, Eve Harlow, Phoenix Raei
- Seasons
- 2
9 ‘The Lincoln Lawyer’ (2022 - Present)
Starring: Manuel Garcia-Rulfo, Neve Campbell, Becki Newton
It’s time to lawyer up with the hottest defense attorney in Los Angeles. Based on the novel series of the same name by Micahel Connelly, The Lincoln Lawyer follows the incredibly idealistic Mickey Haller (Manuel Garcia-Rulfo) as he runs his firm from the back of his car. Following his struggles with substance abuse, Mickey returns to the courtroom and reminds everyone why he’s to be feared.
The Lincoln Lawyer is the complete opposite of the sleek and stylish Suits. Rugged and sun-drenched, Mickey isn’t exactly the guy one might expect to represent a defendant. Despite his unorthodox way of working, Mickey always maintains a sense of compassion for his clients, no matter how cutthroat the case is. Most recently, The Lincoln Lawyer has been renewed for Season 4 on Netflix.
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- Cast
- Manuel Garcia-Rulfo, Becki Newton, Angus Sampson, Jazz Raycole, Neve Campbell, Krista Warner, Lana Parrilla, Ntare Guma Mbaho Mwine, Yaya DaCosta, Marlene Forte, Chris Browning, Matt Angel, Elliott Gould, Katrina Rosita, LisaGay Hamilton, Heather Mazur, Reggie Lee, Shenita Moore, Kim Hawthorne, Mikal Vega, Mike McColl, Saul Huezo, Ryan W. Garcia, La'Charles Trask, Christine Horn, Shwayze, Jeff Francisco, David Clayton Rogers, Fiona Rene, Douglas Bennett, Clint Carmichael, Darien Sills-Evans, Adam J. Harrington
- Creator(s)
- David E. Kelley
- Seasons
- 3
8 ‘The Recruit’ (2022 - 2025)
Starring: Noah Centineo, Aarti Mann, Colton Dunn
It’s Owen Hendricks’ (Noah Centineo) first day on the job at The Recruit, and the bright-eyed CIA lawyer wasn’t planning on having the most exhilarating first week. But when he discovers a mysterious graymail from former asset Max Meladze (Laura Haddock) threatening to expose CIA secrets, Owen is entrusted to neutralize the situation. From getting his nail pulled out in Yemen to almost being bombed in Prague, Owen's been out of the office for quite some time.
Folks might remember Centineo as sweet boyfriend, Peter Kavinsky from the To All the Boys I've Loved Before franchise. Centineo might still retain some of his trademark “adorkableness” from his previous role, but throughout The Recruit, Owen evolves from a meek lawyer to a take-no-BS field agent. The show immediately hits the ground running — be sure to keep up. Sadly, The Recruit won't return for Season 3, even though it absolutely should.
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The Recruit
TV-MA
DramaCrime
Action Thriller6 10
11 9.8/10
- Release Date
- December 16, 2022
- Cast
- Noah Centineo, Colton Dunn, Aarti Mann, Fivel Stewart, Laura Haddock, Daniel Quincy Annoh, Kristian Bruun, Vondie Curtis-Hall, Maddie Hasson, Teo Yoo, Nathan Fillion, Linus Roache, Angel Parker, Daniel Jun, Victor Andres Trelles Turgeon, Jayce Barreiro, Gabriel Infante, Pauline Little, Leisa Reid, Jesse Collin, Byron Mann, Alexandra Petrachuk, Jamaal Grant, Kaylah Zander, Vitali Makarov
- Creator(s)
- Alexi Hawley
- Seasons
- 2
7 ‘Tracker’ (2024 - Present)
Starring: Justin Hartley, Abby McEnany, Fiona Rene
Fellow drifter alert! Tracker follows lone wolf Colter Shaw (Justin Hartley), who travels across the country, carrying nothing but the clothes on his back and whatever tool he has. With a sharp eye and a sharper instinct, the survivalist lends his abilities to law enforcement and private citizens. At first, Colter solves uncracked crimes and tracks missing people. But when his latest case becomes more personal than professional, Colter has no choice but to face his past.
Despite Colter’s associations with the cops, the underrated but worthwhile Tracker is completely devoid of the procedural element and instead presents itself as a good, old-fashioned detective mystery. At first, Colter comes off as distant, but his genuine sincerity makes him a character audiences can easily root for. He may be a self-employed bounty hunter, but he does his job with ethics.
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- Cast
- Justin Hartley, Abby McEnany, Eric Graise, Fiona Rene, Robin Weigert, Wendy Crewson, Sofia Pernas, Jensen Ackles, Lee Tergesen, Prestyn Bates, Matthew Nelson-Mahood, Alison Araya, Link Baker, Mattia Castrillo, Paniz Zade, Ashley Roxburgh, Jeremy Jones, Aggie Bell, Oscar Chark, Dalias Blake, Colm Hill, Nicole Anthony, Sean Owen Roberts, Garfield Wilson, Zia Newton, Arianna McGregor
- Creator(s)
- Ben H. Winters
- Seasons
- 2
6 ‘Tom Clancy's Jack Ryan’ (2018 - 2023)
Starring: John Krasinski, Wendell Pierce, Michael Kelly
Tom Clancy’s Jack Ryan pulls CIA analyst Dr. Jack Ryan (John Krasinski) straight out of his office chair and into a world of high-stakes, cross-continental espionage. Thanks to his financial background, Jack managed to uncover a series of suspicious bank transfers linked to a dangerous extremist. Within seconds, he finds himself chasing a global terrorist across Europe and the Middle East.
Unlike Owen from The Recruit, John Krasinski's take on Jack Ryan is also a former Marine whose work with the Terror Finance and Arms Division (T-FAD) makes him a confident asset. Krasinski might’ve made viewers laugh in The Office, but the actor means business in this Tom Clancy adaptation. Inspired by Harrison Ford’s take on the character, Krainsinki’s Ryan is both a hero and an everyman — determined, courageous, yet undeniably human.
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Tom Clancy's Jack Ryan
TV-MA
Action Drama Thriller10/10
- Release Date
- 2018 - 2022
- Cast
- John Krasinski, Wendell Pierce, Abbie Cornish, Ali Suliman, Dina Shihabi, John Hoogenakker, Noomi Rapace, Jordi Molla, Francisco Denis, Cristina Umaña
- Showrunner
- Carlton Cuse
- Seasons
- 4
5 ‘The Terminal List’ (2022 - Present)
Starring: Chris Pratt, Constance Wu, Taylor Kitsch
Chris Pratt’s commanding a different kind of ship in The Terminal List. Starring as Navy SEAL Lt. Commander James Reece, the man returns home carrying the psychological toll of war. Following the brutal ambush of his entire team, Reece is scarred with fractured memories and haunting questions. As he pieces together the truth, he discovers a deadly conspiracy that would risk the lives of everyone he loves.
Based on Jack Carr’s bestselling novels, The Terminal List may not break new ground in the mystery, action thriller genre. However, it’s a solid story where revenge is served cold. As Pratt’s character carries the weight of his platoon’s deaths on his shoulders, there’s no room for error in his vengeance. Fans of revenge stories and action-paced thrillers will be well-fed with this thrilling offering.
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The Terminal List
- Release Date
- July 1, 2022
- Network
- Amazon Prime Video
- Showrunner
- David DiGilio
- Cast
- Jared Shaw, Arlo Mertz, JD Pardo, Patrick Schwarzenegger, Chris Pratt2, Tyner Rushing, Constance Wu, Christina Vidal, Matthew Rauch, Alexis Louder, Jai Courtney, Stephen Bishop, Taylor Kitsch, Jeanne Tripplehorn, Warren Kole, Nick Chinlund, Riley Keough, LaMonica Garrett, Sean Gunn
- Seasons
- 1
4 ‘Luther’ (2010 - 2019)
Starring: Idris Elba, Dermot Crowley, Michael Smiley
Morality, obsession, and crime collide in Luther. In this psychological thriller, John Luther (Idris Elba) is an exceptional yet deeply troubled homicide detective. He’s gifted at going into the minds of killers, fully grasping their motives and modus operandi. But his constant pursuit of justice, paired with his unorthodox methods and personal issues, make him just as dangerous as the enemies he pursues.
It only gets raw and real in Luther. The ever-reliable Elba brings an unfiltered energy to his deeply tortured Luther, transforming him into a character that’s always recalibrating his moral compass. The show is a slow burn done right, leaning towards its dark, brooding energy that suffocates its audiences. Furthermore, Luther benefits from an unpredictable storyline that throws audiences off their course.
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- Cast
- Idris Elba, Ruth Wilson, Steven Mackintosh, Indira Varma, Paul McGann, Saskia Reeves, Warren Brown, Dermot Crowley, Nikki Amuka-Bird, Aimee-Ffion Edwards
- Seasons
- 5
3 ‘The Equalizer’ (2021 - Present)
Starring: Queen Latifah, Tory Kittles, Adam Goldberg
The Equalizer is a reinventive and equally ruthless take on the classic vigilante story, with Oscar nominee Queen Latifah stepping into the role of Robyn McCall — a woman with a hidden past and a hunger for justice. During the day, she’s just a single mom raising her teenage daughter. But to those in the know, Latifah's Robyn is The Equalizer, a shadowy protector who uses her elite skills to help those desperate in need.
With the original story having a prominent male-dominated nuance to it, Latifah’s The Equalizer is a fresh take thanks to its lead woman character. Robyn McCall has endured many struggles in and outside her life as a mysterious avenger. From a troubled youth to a CIA operative, and eventually balancing her double life as a co-parent and fighting for the voiceless, Latifah’s character offers much nuance to the typical invisible superhero trope.
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The Equalizer
Crime
Action7/10
- Release Date
- February 7, 2021
- Cast
- Queen Latifah, Adam Goldberg, Tory Kittles, Chris Noth, Laya DeLeon Hayes, Liza Lapira, Lorraine Toussaint
- Showrunner
- Andrew W. Marlowe
- Seasons
- 5
2 ‘Sherlock’ (2010 -2017)
Starring: Benedict Cumberbatch, Martin Freeman, Una Stubbs
A modern retelling of the classic Conan Doyle books, Sherlock introduces Benedict Cumberbatch as the titular detective and his assistant, John Watson (Martin Freeman). In early-21st-century London, crime is on the rise; even Scotland Yard’s detective inspector Lestrade (Rupert Graves) requires Sherlock’s assistance, much to his chagrin. Whether it’s scouring for clues in the unlikeliest of places or running for their lives, the two eventually come face-to-face with Holmes’ nemesis, Moriarty (Andrew Scott).
Aside from the obviously talented cast, Sherlock does incredible justice to the source material without coming off as either kooky or edgy. Cumberbatch’s interpretation of the iconic detective is eccentric and somewhat sociopathic. But even the most brilliant of geniuses have their flaws, ones that Moriarty doesn’t hesitate to exploit. As for the storyline itself, with its many twists and jaw-dropping surprises, one may never go wrong with a Doyle mystery.
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Sherlock
- Release Date
- 2010 - 2016
- Network
- BBC
- Showrunner
- Steven Moffat
- Directors
- Steven Moffat
- Cast
- Martin Freeman, Benedict Cumberbatch, Rupert Graves
- Seasons
- 4
1 ‘SEAL Team’ (2017 - 2024)
Starring: David Boreanaz, Neil Brown Jr., A.J. Buckley
It’s nothing but sacrifice and brotherhood in the SEAL Team. The military drama is led by Jason Hayes (David Boreanaz), a battle-hardened leader whose personal life is collateral damage to his career. With his Tear One team, the crew tackles whatever high-stakes mission that’s been assigned. Even amid heart-pounding shootouts and rescues, the team’s loyalty remains unshakable.
SEAL Team understands the nuances of military life; it's among the few shows that do, in fact. Whether it’s soldiers cracking inappropriate jokes in the face of death or the psychological toll endured when trying to assimilate into civilian life, there’s a tactical realism that’s eerily miles ahead. Its dialogue might be out of touch due to its cheesiness, but the show pays homage to its subject matter, making it a must-watch for all those who appreciate stories of loyalty in the line of duty.
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SEAL Team
- Release Date
- 2017 - 2023
- Network
- CBS, Paramount
- Directors
- Jason Cabell
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