Ben Meyers' summary of Reacher Season 1: This television series runs at the suitable to okay watch. Alan Ritchson, serves as a good casting choice for the series. The final Episode, number 8, ends well with a light introduction of a cliff hanger to prepare the audience for Season 2.
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Storyline
Jack Reacher wants to take some time for himself, so he travels to Margraves, Georgia. But when this town starts to get 'hairy', he is on the case.
Buy a ticket? Yes? No? Maybe?
Yes. Be aware that there is adult content that narrows range of audience. Overall, it works from a good, well-written storyline.
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Ben Meyers
Ben Meyers’ Rating: 4.3|5.0 Starsìììì
Welcome to Margrave—great episode backed with a good storyline—shows why Alan Ritchson is a great choice to fill the lead role. He's got that tough guy look and follows it through with action.
Storyline
Reacher travels to Margraves, Georgia to take a little time for himself, but finds things in this town aren’t as they seem.
Thank you to Director Thomas Vincent and for his directing effort. Thank you to Executive Producers Nick Santora, Bill Bost, Lee Child, David Ellison, Dana Goldberg, Don Granger, Christopher McQuarrie, Marcy Ross, Scott Sullivan, Thomas Vincent, and Paula Wagner. Cast includes Alan Ritchson, Malcolm Goodwin, Willa Fitzgerald, Chris Webster, Willie C. Carpenter, Harvey Guillén, Maxwell Jenkins, Gavin White, Leslie Fray, Matthew Marsden, Hugh Thompson, Jonathan Koensgen, A.J. Simmons, and Marc Bendavid.
Buy a ticket? Yes? No? Maybe?
Yes. This story starts the series well. Thank you for all involved in production.
Ben Meyers
Episode 2: First Dance
Ben Meyers’ Rating: 3.8|5.0 Starsììì
First Dance has fight scenes that are a little 'television-ish' but they work. It provokes enough interest to make the audience want to view Episode 3. Watch for actor Bruce McGill in this episode. Be aware there is adult content not suitable for children in this episode.
Storyline
Reacher with the local head of police and a female police officer to investigate Joe Reacher’s death.
Additional Thanks
Thank you to Director Sam Hill for directing effort. Thank you to Executive Producer and Show Runner Nick Santora. Thank you to Executive Producers Bill Bost, Lee Child, David Ellison, Dana Goldberg, Don Granger, Christopher McQuarrie, Marcy Ross, Scott Sullivan, Thomas Vincent, and Paula Wagner for making the film possible. Cast includes Alan Ritchman, Malcolm Goodwin, Chris Webster, Bruce McGill, Kristen Kreuk Willy C. Carpenter, Harvey Guillén, Currie Graham, and Maxwell Jenkins.
Buy a ticket? Yes? No? Maybe?
Yes. Good job for all involved in production.
Ben Meyers
Ben Meyers’ Rating: 4.2|5.0 Starsìììì
Spoonful—enhances the basic story by developing the story and giving more insight into Reacher's character. The writing is great. Portrayal and presentation are great.
Storyline
Finley and Reacher visit the Kliner place of business for information. Reacher searches for Spivey.
Thank you to Director Stephen Surjik for directing effort. Thank you to Executive Producer and Show Runner Nick Santora.Thank you to Executive Producers Bill Bost, Lee Child, David Ellison, Dana Goldberg, Don Granger, Christopher McQuarrie, Marcy Ross, Scott Sullivan, Thomas Vincent, and Paula Wagner for making the film possible. Cast includes Alan Ritchson, Malcolm Goodwin, Willa Fitzgerald, Chris Webster, Bruce McGill, Harvey Guillén, Currie Graham, Maxwell Jenkins, Gavin White, and Leslie Fray.
Buy a ticket? Yes? No? Maybe?
Yes. This is a great watch and is more than worth watching.
Ben Meyers
Episode 4: In a Tree
Ben Meyers’ Rating: 3.8|5.0 Starsììì
In a Tree—increases knowledge about Jack Reacher and his Margrave team of police. This has great presentation and the portrayal is good. Be aware of some sexual scenes that narrow audience range in this episode.
Storyline
Jack Reacher questions Joe Reacher's associate about reasons behind Joe's presence in Margrave. He 'cleans up a few bad apples' in the process.
Additional Thanks
Thank you to Director Christine Moore for directing effort. Thank you to Executive Producer and Show Runner Nick Santora. Thank you to Executive Producers Bill Bost, Lee Child, David Ellison, Dana Goldberg, Don Granger, Christopher McQuarrie, Marcy Ross, Scott Sullivan, Thomas Vincent, and Paula Wagner for making the film possible. Cast includes Alan Ritchson, Malcolm Goodwin, Willa Fitzgerald, Maria Sten, Bruce McGill, Kristin Kreuk, Maxwell Jenkins, Gavin White, Leslie Fray, Matthew Marsden, Hugh Thompson, Jonathan Koensgen, Martin Roach, and Patrick Garrow.
Buy a ticket? Yes? No? Maybe?
Ben Meyers’ Rating: 3.8|5.0 Starsììì
No Apologies—begins to get technical, starts to fall apart with jargon, and general execution of story toward the middle and conclusion of story. Be aware that there is some nudity that narrows audience range in this episode.
Storyline
Reacher gets a call from a friend, who is a private investigator, to meet in Memphis to gain a wider look at the spectrum of Reacher's quest.
Additional Thanks
Thank you to Director Norberto Barba for directing effort. Thank you to Executive Producer and Show Runner Nick Santora.Thank you to Executive Producers Bill Bost, Lee Child, David Ellison, Dana Goldberg, Don Granger, Christopher McQuarrie, Marcy Ross, Scott Sullivan, Thomas Vincent, Paula Wagner for making the film possible. Cast includes Alan Ritchson, Malcolm Goodwin, Willa Fitzgerald, Maria Sten, Chris Webster, Bruce McGill, Willie C. Carpenter, Harvey Guillén, Currie Graham, Maxwell Jenkins, Gavin White, Matthew Marsden, and Hugh Thompson.
Buy a ticket? Yes? No? Maybe?
Maybe. Less well-written than previous episodes, with multiple montages that give it a feeling that this episode was 'thrown together' to create a type of diversion to keep audience interest in place.
Ben Meyers
Episode 6: Papier
Ben Meyers’ Rating: 4.1|5.0 Starsìììì
Papier—leans heavily into television drama and soap opera quality of presentation. It starts to show its TV quality and seems to also show some soap opera-type drama. If this portrayal of story had been used in the first episode, it may not have lasted as long as it did.
Storyline
Things are 'heating up' and getting closer to solving the case in Margraves, Georgia.
Additional
Thanks
Buy a ticket? Yes? No? Maybe?
Yes. This is a suitable watch.
Ben Meyers
Episode 7: Reacher Said Nothing
Ben Meyers’ Rating: 4.1|5.0 Starsìììì
Reacher Said Nothing—suitable—begins closure of the season with one episode to go. It continues its constancy of presentation and portrayal. It does not seem so television-ish as the last episode.
Reacher uncovers information that link Margrave to Venezuela and counterfeit money.
Additional Thanks
Thank you to Director Lin Oeding for directing effort. Thank you to Executive Producer and Show Runner Nick Santora. Thank you to Executive Producers Bill Bost, Lee Child, David Ellison, Dana Goldberg, Don Granger, Christopher McQuarrie, Marcy Ross, Scott Sullivan, Thomas Vincent, and Paula Wagner for making the film possible. Cast includes Alan Ritchson, Malcolm Goodwin, Willa Fitzgerald, Maria Sten, Chris Webster, Bruce McGill, Harvey Guillén, Maxwell Jenkins, Gavin White, Leslie Fray, Matthew Marsden, Hugh Thompson, Jonathan Koensgen, and Martin Roach.
Buy a ticket? Yes? No? Maybe?
Yes. This episode works at the quality level of episode 6 but has a little better presentation. some scenes are cringe worthy.
Ben Meyers
Episode 8: Pie
Ben Meyers’ Rating: 4.1|5.0 Starsìììì
Pie—final wrap-up of Season 1—ends on an up-swing to encourage the audience to watch Season 2 which released in December 2023. Alan Ritchman performs well and provides suitable entertainment.
Reacher and Finlay wrap up loose ends and get rid
of 'bad apples'. A better town awaits for those who desire to live there.
Thank you to Director M.J. Bassett for directing effort. Thank you to Executive Producer and Show Runner Nick Santora. Thank you to Executive Producers Bill Bost, Lee Child, David Ellison, Dana Goldberg, Don Granger, Christopher McQuarrie, Marcy Ross, Scott Sullivan, Thomas Vincent, and Paula Wagner for making the film possible. Cast includes Alan Ritchson, Malcolm Goodwin, Willa Fitzgerald, Maria Sten, Chris Webster, Bruce McGill, Willie C. Carpenter, Kristen Kreuk, Hugh Thompson, Leslie Fray, Martin Roach, Marc Bendavid, Catherine Fitch, and Christopher Russell.
Buy a ticket? Yes? No? Maybe?
Yes. This is a good/suitable watch and ends on a good note. Alan Ritchman does well as Reacher and the rest of the cast follow suit.
Ben Meyers
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