Reacher

Surprisingly good show, with great action scenes and a likeable main character. An interesting crime story that reminds us of good old-fashioned entertainment.

The story follows the atmosphere from the books well, and the casting is great. Alan Ritchson is a great choice for the role of Jack Reacher, not only does he look like him, but he conveyed his character well on screen.

Most of today's series is unwatchable, but this is a really positive surprise. The series follows the plot of the first book, "Killing Floor," and Reacher tries to find the culprits responsible for a series of murders.

The show is a real surprise, because it does not suffer from most of the common flaws of today's film production. There are only a few small things that could be better, but this is definitely better than the vast majority of today's shows, because it tries to entertain the viewer, and not bother him with unnecessary things.

The fight scenes are excellent, tense and brutal. Alan Ritchson is convincing in the role of Jack Reacher, but the other actors also portrayed their characters well. A really pleasant surprise, considering that most good stories are ruined by today's writers.

The show looks interesting, very cinematic and is well directed. The soundtrack is good, it blended in perfectly with the atmosphere of the story.

An interesting crime story with an excellent main character, tense plot, brutal action and a good cast.

I read the book some years ago and despite remembering the entire story I still couldn't stop watching this series. If you haven't read the books this series still stands on its own offering lots of action with an almost super-powered hero who has chosen to help those who have been wronged by fighting the bad guys. Plus, Reacher is hot. Will be waiting for season 2.

I read Lee Child every now and then when I need to switch my brain off. It's not meant to be great literature or true to real life policing so there isn't a lot of point in the "not as good as.." comparisons. It's more like a televisual John Wick if a comparison is necessary - where Reacher is the guy who is always right and who always gets the girl - however improbable. This is a great adaptation which reflects the staccato dialogue and fast pace of the books and is visually pleasing and great fun.

The only downside is Ritchson is a little too gym honed for the book Reacher and has a very odd walk for a guy that is supposed to walk miles each day. But overall as close as we will get and I hope the follow up seasons are this good.

I am surprised by people who gave the low ratings. I found it very watchable without the filler minutes that many of these series have now. Perhaps the villains weren't as good as some other shows, but they sure did evil things. Some pretty strong supporting characters for the cast, and some a bit lackluster.

I am sure there will be a season 2 and I hope it will be stronger than many of other Prime season 2 series.

Dear Hollywood, This is how it should work. People read a book. People like that book. You then just film the book directly. No messing about, no rewrites, no major edits, no nonsense, no casting someone 5'9" to play a 6'5" monster.

I read the book last year and the biggest change I could spot was that it was a slightly less ridiculous sports car that he borrows from the bankers wife.