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One episode in, 3 up for viewing ATM which may get finished tonight.
Anyone else watching? Saw a YouTube video with Jesse James West and the 'big guy' , a Dutch body builder who seemed a nice guy.
Hmmmm..... Can't seem to edit my post after it eventually appeared, but here's the video I referred to...
Also, hope the spoiler thing worked too! It doesn't hide it for me, but maybe that's the way it is for the OP?
ATM? That's very rude in some circles and I can't figure out what it is in this context.
Really? At The Moment is rude? Hmmm...
3 episodes currently available. ok?
Ah, that makes sense. Thank you.
Onzadog inadvertently giving away his streaming habits there 😜
Just about to login to Netflix for reacher.... Looking forward, hoping a bit more together than S2
Was late to the Reacher party, only just finished season two. (Late to everything streaming to be honest)
Really enjoyed the first two seasons. Second one had less graphic violence, presumably for rating purposes, a bit less dark.
It's on Prime, not Netflix and the spoiler is showing for me.
I started S2 but didn't get chance to finish as its not MrsF's thing. Given I'll be off sick for a while and MrsF is out this weekend, I'll get watching.
Ah, sorry about the spoiler, hopefully doesn't actually spoil anything. Maybe user error , but I've no idea.
Anyway we're not so thrilled after two episodes, but we'll undoubtedly watch the full series. Just lots of 'not Reacher' stuff and things so obvious it's just too stupid. Oh well...
ATM? That's very rude in some circles
Yes, I was watching The Shield with a mate BITD and they did a bust on a porn ring. One of the directors asked an undercover cop posing as a porn actor, "Do you do ATM?" My mate and I were both, "WTF is ATM?" so we Googled it.
It's funny the places you can find such an education.
Watched e1 last night, thought it was good, e2 tomorrow night, hopefully it will keep up the good start.
It's funny the places you can find such an education.
I had a quick search but couldn't find "that" definition, so ignorance is probably bliss.
I don't mind a bit of 'brain out' action now and again,but Reacher just seems ( to me) to be a bit too Dumbass.
Some of the (really bad)acting made me feel like I was watching a stream from Channel Proud Boy 😜
I don't mind a bit of 'brain out' action now and again,but Reacher just seems ( to me) to be a bit too Dumbass.
Possibly because that's the level of the books too.
It's not exactly Shakespeare.
Episode 1 has not disappointed
Episode 1 has not disappointed
It was exactly what I expected.
It's not exactly Shakespeare.
It was exactly what I expected.
I don't mind a bit of 'brain out' action now and again,but Reacher just seems ( to me) to be a bit too Dumbass
It was exactly what I expected.
I expected all those things too, and yet (god knows why) I still expected some higher levels of sense from it lol!
Continuously creeping around some super secure fancy guys house roof and grounds and there's essentially no security cameras or anything , same with the warehouse, on his phone all the time etc.
I know it's brains out TV and books (which is why I loved the books), I just expected it not to be quite so daft and predictable. He's a lot smarter in the books.
Any how episode 3 this evening with a pizza or kebab I reckon 😀
P.S. Can anyone tell me how to use the spoiler function? :/
I like Reacher - very easy, brain-out watching. Watched the first two episodes of series 3 and enjoyed it so far.
I liked series 1, I think I watched the first episode of series 2 and never went back to it...I'm still not feeling any desire to watch.
Is massively more watchable than the Tom Cruise versions.
I think series 1 ended the right way so series 2 wasn't something I was looking for and after watching episode 1 of series 2, it hadn't drawn me in enough.
Is series 2 as good as 1? If so, I'll get watching it...and maybe then move on to series 3.
Is series 2 as good as 1?
I thought they were both good, maybe in different ways. The first showed more violence and had a darker edge to it. The second had more back story, a bit lighter in tone, less visible gore. Felt they were maybe pitching it for a lower age rating.
Be dull if we all liked the same stuff though.
Is series 2 as good as 1? If so, I'll get watching it...and maybe then move on to series 3.
The general consensus (from reviews etc) was that S2 was nowhere close to the standard of S1; from my point of view it felt lazy, clichéd, riding on the success of S1.
S1 had strong supporting characters, S2 had none of that. It felt simplistic even by Reacher standards.
S3 is much more promising although yes, the fact that he can stroll around a supposedly super secure mansion and grounds whenever he wants is stretching credibility a bit.
Enjoying S3 (for brainless viewing), and have enjoyed the books (for brainless reading), but Alan Ritchson just doesn't 'do it' as Reacher for me. He's way too body-builder buff, so obviously strong and muscular that it's not really credible that the bad guys would think they have a chance of taking him down in a fight in the street. When I first started reading the books, I pictured Reacher as being more of a Liam Neeson figure in the 'Taken' movies; a little older, craggier, grittier, hidden steel & toughness rather than a body builder poster boy with a t-shirt and jeans painted on.
Alan Ritchson just doesn't 'do it' as Reacher for me. He's way too body-builder buff, so obviously strong and muscular that it's not really credible that the bad guys would think they have a chance of taking him down in a fight in the street.
Yeah, I always think that's one of the (many!) things in the books that requires some suspension of disbelief - that his size is the first thing you notice about him, and at the same time it doesn't make the bad guys think twice.
Agree that Ritchson would be a better Reacher if he spent a lot less time in the gym.
I’m enjoying it although I wish they stick close to the books rather than finding ways to bring in the characters from S2.
As for Alan playing reacher then I’m ok with it as he is supposed to be huge. He is a million times more credible than Tom cruise was when he played him
When I first started reading the books, I pictured Reacher as being more of a Liam Neeson figure in the 'Taken' movies; a little older, craggier, grittier, hidden steel & toughness rather than a body builder poster boy with a t-shirt and jeans painted on.
The books make a substantial point on how big he is. It was always one of the complaints about Tom Cruise playing the character in the two films although I agree with you - it'd be more plausible to have a regular guy than someone built like a brick shithouse.
Still, it's decent enough brain-out entertainment. And so far it's way better than S2!
Big is beleivable - and a big guy is going to be naturally stronger than most. Richardson would be beleivable if he wasn't wearing that light grey shirt (or no shirt). Ironically, just how he appears in ministry of ungentlemanly warfare. still with the physical presence, jsut not looking like he spends hours every day in the gym.
Liam Neeson figure in the 'Taken' movies; a little older, craggier,
Season 1 was book 1, in which Reacher was early/mid 30's, having been recently been downsized out of the army post cold war, and had only recently begun his travelling hobo lifestyle.
Amazon is just picking random books that make the best TV series and putting them in a modern setting.
I think he was supposed to just age with the years since then, more recent books he has noted his physical decline into what would be his 50s although I guess trying to slow that down now to eke some more books out of it before he is too old to be plausible.
Im not sure any of it is plausible!?!
Season 1 was surprisingly enjoyable, S2 was a bit of a let down, Ill give S3 a go
1st season was surprisingly good and I've actually read a few of the books off the back of it. Season 2 was more ludicrous and didn't hang together as well. This one seems better than 2 so far!
Watched e1 on the plane on Saturday. I really enjoyed it. Definitely didn’t require any cognitive input on my side so I was able to just switch off and escape. Looking forward to the journey home.
I enjoyed both series 1 and 2, although the ending of series 2 was a bit OTT but I I liked the different characters. I'm not convinced by series 3, the script isn't great and the acting is weak. But it is still quite enjoyable in a brainless way.
Next episode has dropped. I enjoyed it.
Watching it now. It's good.
Got that darker edge back from S1. This seasons love interest may not be who I'd assumed it would be as well.
I had a quick search but couldn't find "that" definition, so ignorance is probably bliss.
I was struggling to work out what it meant, then suddenly remembered from something I read about various porn terms a long time ago. 😱🫣😜
the script isn't great and the acting is weak
This is the Reacher thread, I think you misposted from the Trump thread.
ATM? That's very rude in some circles and I can't figure out what it is in this context.
NSFW
New forum problems. Can't get the spoiler thing to work, you'll have to Google it yourself.
Enjoyed the latest episode but I don’t remember any of it appearing in the book. I’m just hoping they don’t bring in the other characters any more than they already have with nealy as they are rarely in the books
It’s basically the A-Team with actual violence.
Watched Ep5 earlier. I've not read the book so I have no idea of what might pass for a plot but the episode felt like a kind of "join the dots" one, connecting last week's backstory to whatever is next in line. Good fun though, very watchable and with a twist in it too.
This seasons love interest may not be who I'd assumed it would be as well.
Well, it wasn't her either....
I’m just hoping they don’t bring in the other characters any more than they already have with nealy as they are rarely in the books
https://variety.com/2025/tv/news/reacher-spinoff-neagley-cast-1236314650/
dont worry (or do), shes getting her own show
I'm gonna go on record and say Reacher is slightly better than this 'brain out' entertainment trope.
The sharpness of the humour and the side stories often revel interesting observations about Reacher's character (him speaking to the staff in s3 is a good example - with the french maid.)
It takes time to not make him solely just a killing machine in-between killing and detective work.
There is more humanity/pathos that many series don't bother with.
(If you compared say First Blood - that is totally one dimensional)
I think this quite well written as far as this genre will go.
I'm gonna go on record and say Reacher is slightly better than this 'brain out' entertainment trope.
The sharpness of the humour and the side stories often revel interesting observations about Reacher's character (him speaking to the staff in s3 is a good example - with the french maid.)
It takes time to not make him solely just a killing machine in-between killing and detective work.
There is more humanity/pathos that many series don't bother with.
(If you compared say First Blood - that is totally one dimensional)
I think this quite well written as far as this genre will go.
Latest episode dropped today. Plot implausible, body count ridiculous, a couple of toe curling moments, one of them involving a kiss.
Without giving too much away, the Neagly spin off could be a lot of fun, do not piss her off.
A-Team, Dukes Of Hazzard, Fall Guy vibes.
Duffy’s New England accent is hilarious.
Unless I blinked and missed it, that was the lowest body count of any episode?
Unless I blinked and missed it, that was the lowest body count of any episode?
Unless I blinked and missed it, that was the lowest body count of any episode?
Building up to the grand finale of ALL the death and destruction!
Good episode, tense in places. The whole S3 has been pretty solid, way better than S2.
Last episode on Thursday, I only picked up the series after reading this thread, so went right through from S1E1, and I’ve really enjoyed it. I recognise it for what it is, and as a result I’m never really disappointed with what I’m watching, it’s entertaining and that’s what I want. One thing I’ve discovered is that Sonya Cassidy, who was on BBC Points West the other evening, is from Bristol! She’s ambassador for a school in Clevedon for disabled children. I thought she was Canadian, her accent certainly isn’t Brissle!
S3 has been better than S2 but that didn’t take much doing and has been poor overall, only picked up a little the last few episodes.
I hate to be that person but here goes. The book S3 is based on is one of the better ones and they've made changes that don't make sense to me. The book is tense from page to page and when he leaves the house it is nail biting. He's answering phone calls like he's in a call centre in the TV version, the mother of the kid is dead for some reason and the abuse at the hands of Paulie has been toned down massively. Also Reacher is way too chatty.
WTF has happened to the formatting?
Pretty much every book adaptation is a massive compromise and a disaster for true fans - be interesting to have a thread to find the exceptions
LotR for me. I love the books but think the movies are better. They cut out all the boring bits, singing, poems and other stuff that doesn't really add to the overall narrative. Oddly the Hobbit has the exact opposite issue.
The body count in the finale makes up for last week.
Superb conclusion.
Last 2 episodes are terrible 😔
Finale made up for the weaker points. Definitely a good finish.
Final episode had its ridiculous moments but overall it was a solid hour of entertainment. Good series, way better than S2.
The fight with Paulie was disappointing. Can't really explain why without spoilers though.
Agreed, that fight was utter bobbins and way too long. More like a Marvel superhero punch up. The whole episode was a massive block of cheese. The first series was great because they stuck pretty close to the source material. The other two series aren't as good for the opposite reason.
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Well it was quite a fun ending. Obviously not the most challenging plot (Mrs epic even coped without too many can we pause Qs and even spotted the switcheroo) but then I guess the books probably aren't either.
S3 Much better than S2.
Series 3 definitely stronger than Series 2, which I thought provided a bit of interesting background but got a bit too "A Team". The fight did go on a bit, to the point I wanted to shout "He's behind you!" in a pantomime stylee when they came back from certain death yet again.
That finale was spectacularly silly, yet somehow very entertaining. Looking forward to S4.
S3 better than S2 but not as good as S1. Ending was as expected and required slightly more suspension of disbelief than I would have liked. I got bored of the Paulie fight and wanted it to move on about 1/2 way through it!
I had started reading some of the books in random order but have abandoned whichever one I am 1/2 way through as it's not compelling enough and too formulaic.
I had started reading some of the books in random order but have abandoned whichever one I am 1/2 way through as it's not compelling enough and too formulaic.
I quite enjoyed the first one I read so the wife got me a bundle from the charity shop for Christmas. Working through them at the moment and, yes, they are very formulaic. That's not to say they're not very readable.
Nothing wrong with formulaic for brain out entertainment - my teenage years included a fair amount of Dick Francis and Wilbur Smith novels after my dad had read them.
(It was the 80s, we didn't know better)
I quite enjoyed the first one I read so the wife got me a bundle from the charity shop for Christmas. Working through them at the moment and, yes, they are very formulaic. That's not to say they're not very readable.
The books are very readable and easy, but some of the later ones are pretty weak - the most recent which his brother (Andrew Child) co-wrote is absolutely awful. Was surprised to learn it was his brother, was assuming it was a teenage son that had taken it on.
Thought S3 was really dull, took what was one of the better books and made it boring - like someone said above, the story was all about tension and him being undercover, the series didn't really have that, but at the same time it wasn't particularly eventful either