The new season is off to a strong start, with a new setting, and a powerful antagonist to rival Reacher in every way possible
Reacher season 3(3.5 / 5)
Living a nomadic life might be an alluring fantasy for a lot of us. With nothing to tie us down, going from place to place, meeting different people, hearing their stories and, most of all, being a hero who saves the day. Reacher season 3 creates a world where Jack Reacher lives out the audience’s escapist dream of being a nomad. In the new season, Reacher moves on from its “airport novel” roots to a suave, cinematic thriller. Interestingly, the story begins with our protagonist getting into the rug business.
Creator: Nick Santora
Cast: Alan Ritchson, Sonya Cassidy, Johnny Berchtold, Olivier Richters, Brian Tee, Anthony Michael Hall, Daniel David Stewart
What sets Season 3 apart from the previous seasons is the fact that it takes the notion of ‘there are no small parts’ and populates its world with intriguing characters. It evolves from the previous seasons as a character-driven story rather than a story with several characters. Every character we meet has an impact on the story, on other characters, and sometimes even on us. The focused execution makes sure that we even remember the extras in certain scenes and makes us curious to learn the fate of all characters.
In season 3, Reacher finds himself against an antagonist who is his equal in both physical and mental capacity. Olivier Richters has, quite literally, an imposing presence on the show that overshadows Alan Ritchson. Richters, as Paulie, is worthy enough to be the unstoppable force that challenges Reacher’s immovable grit. Sonya Cassidy as Susan Duffy becomes Reacher’s competition on an intrinsic level with an approach that rivals Reacher’s directness. However, it is Richard Beck (Johnny Berchtold) who challenges Reacher’s guarded persona and evolves his character arc to the next level.
Reacher’s stoic demeanour adds to the intrigue while every episode marches on like a soldier on a parade ground, with calculated precision. Even though the Reacher is minimally expressive and the story does not call for it much, Alan Ritchson manages to deliver a performance that is impactful. With the rest of the season on the way, one can only hope season 3 rivals its predecessors.
News Credit : Cinema Express
