I've watched 3 episodes of this show so far. It hasn't grabbed my full binge worthy attention, but you and Samantha always give very good analysis and your editing is concise. I'm sticking with this and Cobra Kai because of you guys!
Walking Tall [2004] if you like small towns getting their a&$3s handed to them with corruption and such; Early Duane Johnson movie and based on a true story
Reacher has a great philosophy when it comes to fighting: "Get your retaliation in first." Also note that in the first fight Reacher said he would count to 3 but used the element of surprise and attacked on 2. In the 2nd fight Reacher understood that it was possible that the new baddies were aware that he started the 1st fight on 2, so Reacher again seized the element of surprise and attacked on 1. Details matter.
JACK REACHER, the second highest selling series of all-time (harry potter) is basically what if 80s ARNOLD SCHWARZENEGGER was crossed with SHERLOCK HOLMES.
More like the 47th highest selling series of all time, somewhere behind “all creatures great and small” and “little house on the prairie“, but yes, the Arnold Holmes analogy is spot on.
@@ballagh forgot about this.... Yes back a few months ago, Amazon was misleading with that claim. Second highest selling series - ON AMAZON is what was meant. It's since surpassed that. I tell you, I sure do thank you kindly for the analogy credit. I always love a punch to the face followed by a cold beer and a laugh.
@@amandarose4469 Like most, I've done the movies first' and I enjoyed the series quite a lot. "Forgetting" Cruise is easy enough - I think the differences are so substantial that I won't confuse one version for another. The one thing I like about Cruise - he's a small enough fellow so other guys might challenge him - as was done. But in this series? Seeing that angry-husband turn on Ritchson and threaten him with ugly tones - li'l scrawny and angry hubby versus Reacher? Uh... no way. The motel parking lot fight with the 4 high schoolers? No way. With Cruise, they might have. With Ritchson though? Uh... no. I thought the "in prison bathroom" fight scene was reasonable since any two of those inmates might have ganged up on Ritchson, and certainly with all four.
@@BuffaloC305 ritchson fits the book character better. I was locked up for a while when I was a child and the books were what kept me sane. Cruise was a disgrace to the character.
@@BuffaloC305 the best thing about cruise JR is the attitude he has , he dosen't listen to anybody he does what he likes . In the series though he does what the cop says which was boring , if he wanted to investigate he could have done how they did in the movie . That's the only thing I don't liked
@@theam6020 yeah no. Read the books. Also the movie made it seem like reacher has support from the highest level of government. In the books he's mostly alone and a savage that nobody would sanction for clandestine operation.
I had read the nvel that this season is based on, 'The Killing Floor' by Lee Child, and I was so pleased that they were faithful to the novel. Reacher is one of the most singular characters ever. He is a simple man, but with hidden depths and amazing talents. Alan Ritchson is superb as Reacher. I also fell in love with Roscoe (Willa Fitzgerald)...she plays the hell out of her role. She does it so well, that she impressed author Lee Child so much that Child said he wished he had written Roscoe into other books (alas, she is only in this story.).
Fortunately, "the night is young" and I hope Roscoe will be a future reunion character for Lee Childs. Willa was soooo impressive in so many scenes - from that opening "Reacher brought in for Booking scene."
Really? There was 7+ novels in this show but this show was anything but faithful to the book, the writing and casting were absolutely terrible, Lee Child should be absolutely ashamed of this adaptation.
@@davidsumner7604 To be fair, Cruise is a great actor. But he was not suitable for this role overall. Still, I thought the first movie with him was pretty good.
I saw Ben Bailey, of Cash Cab, do an interview & he said that when he first heard about a Jack Reacher movie was going to be made Ben thought he would be a good choice (6'6" 250 lbs). But, then he found out that Tom Cruise was producing it so figured that Cruise would also star.
One of my favorite series of books with a great description of Reacher being a detective in the Military’s MP service. “Every suspect is a trained killer”.
One great thing about this show/adaptation is that it's largely faithful to the first book (Killing Floor), I decided to read it before watching the show & it was amazing how closely they followed the book. After Wheel of Time I was a little nervous, but it's good. Re: the Arrest in the diner He assessed who they could have been there for, no one else fit the bill so he guessed that they were there for him.
I read the novel over 10 years ago and couldn't remember much about it, but watching the series triggered all kinds of memories and a lot of the plot came back to me. That must mean that it's highly faithful. I'll sometimes watch other adaptations and start to question my memory of reading the original because little of what I'm watching is familiar. Watching this series was a surreal experience because so much of it was familiar.
Idk I thought the first 5 episodes were great then towards the end they added some things and spiced it up Hollywood style but lee is a producer and if he’s fine with it I can be too.
@@CALLaBOOTY09 I hear ya, the last episode I think succumbed to the requirement of having to have a shooty shooty action scene, but otherwise a great show with several great moments
I love that while talking about the jail scenes(where he basically hospitalized a bunch of dudes) you’re also talking about how he’s a good guy. Goes to show how well they built the character that he can be so brutal and you still acknowledge that you’re on his side
That's Reacher's appeal -- it's a wonderful fantasy in which the 'good guy' always wins! The amazingly capable fighter with eyes in the back of his head who literally brutalizes bad dudes, and we can cheer for him while he hospitalizes people and not feel one bit guilty because he's the 'good guy'. And if he does happen to get thrown in jail, he's there for only a short time because he doesn't get caught up in miles of red tape like he would today, in 'the real world'.
YES! THIS IS JACK REACHER!!! I've read all 26 books and I could not wait for this series. By far my favorite fictional character. Most Reacher fans were disappointed when Tom Cruise was cast in the movies. He did a nice job of capturing Reacher's attitude, but Reacher is 6'5" 245, and it's made VERY clear in all the books... Cruise is what... 5'7"? I was completely sold that Alan Ritchson was Jack Reacher. I re-read 'The Killing Floor' just before this series premiered, and they did an exceptional job honoring the novel. Don't get used to any of the other characters, because Reacher is a drifter and each novel takes place in different parts of the country with new intriguing characters being introduced. I can't wait for season two!!!
Happy to see you guys react to this. I've seen it three times through myself. It's outstanding. Alan Richson is exactly as Reacher is described in the books. Way better than Tom Cruise who isn't even close in any regard. Of course, that's just my opinion. Lee Child was helping his wife while out grocery shopping and since he's tall, people ask him to get stuff from the higher shelves. A little old lady asked him if he could reach something up high for her and his wife said to him "if this writer thing doesn't work, maybe you can get a job as a reacher." He also wanted the character to have the simplest first name he could think of and decided on Jack. Not Jack as an alternate to John either. Just Jack and no middle name. The origin of the name Jack Reacher.
i first seen the trailer and i just kept pushing it off till on morning like 3am i was bored and i started watching it and finished it by like 7:40 the same morning
I've read several of the books and have to say they did very well representing the story as told by the author. While I enjoyed the movies I always felt Tom Cruise was a poor casting choice but Amazon nailed it with Alan Ritchson. Looking forward to your reactions and also to season 2!
This is a very good series. Alan Ritchson does a great job pulling off a silent thinker with physical presence. Thoughts and situational awareness conveyed with a pause, a cocked eyebrow or a slight turn of the head.
Malcolm Goodwin, who plays Detective Oscar Finley, also played Detective Clive Babineaux on the CW series "iZombie" which was a great show and another great role. This guy is one of my favorite actors. I think he kills this role!
So thankful that Amazon at least got smart about how to tell Lee Child's stories about Jack Reacher. Telling the whole story and employing an actor who actually resembles what a man like that would be like. I've read just about all of Lee Child's Reacher series books years ago. Great books. A lot of fun.
Both Alan Ritchson & Kristin Kreuk (Charlie) were on Smallville together. Sam Jones III, who played Craig on Blue Mountain State, was also on that show. Alan played Aquaman, Kristin was Lana Lang, & Sam played Pete Ross.
@@TBRSchmitt You NEED to watch Smallville. It's the greatest comic book show ever made. Michael Rosenbaum is THE best iteration of Lex Luthor ever brought to screen, by far, & Tom Welling is a great Clark Kent. It is pretty long, 10 seasons & over 200 episodes, but it's SOOOO worth it. Watching young Clark Kent's journey from humble, down on his luck farmboy to becoming the Man of Steel is captivating & heartfelt. It would take you two a LONG time to get through, but the journey's worth it. Smallville happened to be Alan's first on-screen acting role, & the very first live-action depiction of Aquaman ever brought to screen.
@@dennislopez1272 The Arrowverse wouldn't exist without Smallville, for better or worse. Superman & Lois is IMO the ONLY Arrowverse show that even comes close to recapturing the magic Smallville had.
I never read the books, but my dad did, and told me about them. Tom Cruise was never the guy my dad described, this version of Reacher is WAY closer. I really enjoyed this series, looking forward to rewatching it with you two.
I have not seen the Reacher movies or read the book, but Tom Cruise is a short in stature and it challenges credibility that he would be able to take on thugs twice his size (unless he knew martial arts very well)- is Cruise miscast for this role?
@@bbwng54 Ya Reacher is supposed to be physically imposing, described as filling a door. Tom Cruise is in great shape and is a great stunt man/martial artist but he is not physically imposing. They went for star power instead of finding someone more fit for the role. Alan Richardson is perfect.
In the books Reacher the character is 6’5” from 230lbs to 250lbs there is more than 16 books I have read most of them. Tom Cruise is only 5’9” so it wasn’t as believable as it would have been Tom is a good actor but not for this character. The guy playing reacher is more believable he is 6’2”” about 240. I didn’t see the move version because I couldn’t take it seriously with a smaller man. The books are great ready it’s hard to put it down wants you start it.
I like the King Kong analogy. 😂 You guys absolutely killed it this week, with this and Reservoir Dogs! The Reacher series is fairly true to its excellent source material. You’ll enjoy it, and I cant wait to watch every reaction!
BIG error - 9mm 95 grain IS NOT SUBSONIC ammo. You need a HEAVIER projectile for that - typically 158 grain projectile weight is used for subsonic ammo. Also, it is not a "silencer", but a suppressor.
The books are a great read. As you can see, Tom Cruise was not who the author intended to play him. Check out Peacemaker on hbo max. Cena rocks it and it’s pretty outrageous.
This show took me by complete surprise. It's great when that happens. Loved your reaction, I was looking forward to this all week! Keep up the brilliant content guys, you're appreciated
@@CarynWaller Well, I've not read the books and my only frame of reference was the Tom Cruise movies. Good TV is a rare occurrence in my humble but pessimistic opinion 🤣.
@@CapraDemon101 if you hadn’t read the books and only seen the Tom Cruise movies then that makes sense. How lovely to come to this character this way. I hope you enjoy dipping into Reacher through a completely different route to so many of us for whom the books are our entry point. You have a whole different perspective through TV (that is now similar to the books). Enjoy the journey. Reacher is a different character to different people. He is the big ungainly guy, the nerd, the unflappable uncool guy, and so many more. I love Reacher as he is the person that plows his own path regardless of where it originated and where he is destined. He is the modern version of the man with no name.
If you enjoy series akin to this I’d greatly recommend y’all watch “Banshee”. Pretty old series by now but without a doubt one of the best series out there with a fantastic cast, great story and some absolutely phenomenal fight scenes.
Loved Reacher, and will be with you for the whole ride! I’ve read all of the books, and love ‘em, and this series was very faithful to the source material. 👍🏻
Really enjoyed the series. Especially Roscoe was well depicted by Ella Fitzgerald. A confident and likable female character during a time where it seems most movies feel the need to turn them all into superhuman douchebags
Hopefully you got to watch the rest of the show, I’ve watched it 3 times in the past 3 months. I don’t really watch anything on tv, the trailer popped up on you tube the rest is history. The Terminal List started on prime 1 July 2022, looks like it might be an interesting watch as well
I read the books maybe 15 ,20 years ago, this is the only Reacher that does the books justice, I don't have cable, but I'm getting Amazon Prime now just to watch this ,even his stone face and short answer and warning folks,that they don't want a piece of him,it's so on the money just like the books, this is going to be a hugh hit.
Glad to see you've been reacting to Reacher, awesome! I only saw the two prison fight scenes in RUclips shorts and I said to myself "I need to watch this!" And I didn't regret it. 👍
I'm almost sorry I've watched Season 1 well before Season 2's available. I may be sorry I'll jump on Season 2 so quickly, too - I really might want to have 2-3-4 seasons ready before I watch more. My patient delay in waiting for Season 2 is not my strongpoint. Gimme more, and NOW.
OMG... I can't believe this! Looking around for something to entertain me and what do I see in my YT recommendations? My favorite reactors reacting to a show I just watched and loved. Seems like for a long time now, a big part of my Friday nights (and Tuesdays?) are spent with the Schmitts. Thanks guys, really looking forward to spending more Friday (and Tuesday?) nights with you.
This series follows the book almost to a tee. Tedious details are skipped but, the story is on point. Alan is missing 2” on the book character but, definitely more believable than Tom. Alan appeared as Aquaman near the end of Smallville as well. I really hope the get to the story that Tom Cruise did based on One Shot. Oh, had to add that your wife is gorgeous. Addendum: the actor playing Finley was in a series, “I Zombie”. Good series if you didn’t watch it.
Great reaction! I love the books and this is a fantastic translation. Reacher has learned to strike first and fight dirty to win (especially against 4 or 6 people). A recurring line in the books is "Reacher said nothing" which shows he doesn't need to talk alot, but is always analyzing things.
"He didn't give anybody till 3." That's the point. He knew he'd have to take em by surprise, especially when multiple of them encircled him and he had no one to watch his back. Maximum efficiency by striking first when they least expect it. And only because he has the raw strength to follow through with it, otherwise it could fail. First group were kinda lax, so a count to 2 worked, but the second group were there to kill, so a count of 2 could be expected, but not a count of 1. Great scene, nice choreo.
You asked if anyone has read this series, yes and a few of them twice (twenty seven novels...and still one comes out each year). Alan Ritchson IS Reacher. He plays him JUST like in the books. This first season is the adaptation of Book One - The Killing Floor. It isn't a one to one adaptation, but it is truly careful in paying homage to the character and the story. Slight differences are needed in written books versus live action...and this is a "Chef's Kiss" to the fandom of Jack Reacher and the author Lee Child. It has been a pleasure to have watched three times, and nearing a dozen reactions to this season...and you have now become the next wave. It's fun to watch YOUR reactions and picking up the sublties...that they've laid out. Will keep in touch.
So glad you guys are reacting to this... really enjoyed the series and was especially happy that the series managed such a great adaptation of the original source material. Makes you wonder why some filmmakers can figure out how to respect the IP (i.e. Cobra Kai, Reacher, LOTR) while far too many others fail so miserably (Star Trek, Dr. Who, Star Wars, The Wheel of Time, The Rings of Power, etc.).
For a viewer to watch the entire series, the reaction video to the very first episode needs io be able to grab the viewer completely....and yours does, great job!
Ive read the first Jack Reacher book, which is what this series is based on, and the next two I’m just about to start number 4 so I’m pretty well hooked. This was pretty close to the books although updated a bit with a couple of character alterations. I’m really looking forward to the next series. Thanks for the reaction.
Great show, looking forward to your next reaction. That's the best TV "fight in a bathroom" since Amos took out four guys with a toothbrush in The Expanse.
This series is a little gem. Solid acting, solid story, solid directing, good show overall. Not knowing anything about the books (just the movies), I found myself weirdly attached to the supporting characters by episode 6... "if anything happens to this or that I'll be so pissed... oh wait, in that case Reacher will just nuke the place." :D
GREAT SHOW!! :) I loved the Cruise movie (one of the best fight scenes ever laid to film!!! 🤣😂) and I binged this entire season over two days! 🤣😂 Alan was also on of the live motion actor for the TMNT movie!!! :)
I have to admit something. As soon as I start a video from you 2, I immediately press "like". But that's only because I know! that I will be entertained and in fun company 😁👍🏽 Didn't see this show but took the time to see it before I saw your reaction. Thanks again from Denmark here 😁👋🏽👍🏽
that arrest scene, Reacher is not surprised. He has seen this moment coming and has played it enough times in his mind that he know the drill so well, he just put it away and never worried about it anymore. Smart and calm, knows to keep shut, and waits. Let the system do the work and try.. just try to pin something on him, He for sure wont 'help.' He was the best military cop of his time, and he always did the work, and now he wont do it for them. When they finally explain the case, he starts speaking because its got nothing to do with him, Not this one lol.
I just got done binging this show. Fantastic series. One of the best modern shows I have seen in a while. Really hope Amazon release it on Blu Ray, but I'm not going to hold my breathe.
I've read all the books and this is very faithful to the character of Reacher and to the tone of the book. Ritchson absolutely nails both the physicality of the character and the quiet intelligence.
Gotta love his expression at the open when cops show up. If you know Reacher, he been all over the place doing the same thing he does in this town. He is never surprised because its not the first time, wont be the last, and chances are, they are right they should be afraid of him.
You should watch some of Alan's interviews about making the show. He shared some important info about taking NSAIDs (from all the injuries from fight scenes) and how it lowered his testosterone dangerously. He was having trouble breathing in the "eating sandwich" scene in prison.
I didn't realise that there was a TV series for the Jack Reacher books until I saw your reaction video. I might have to check the episodes out myself. I've read about 6 of the books. Good reads.
I am a fan of the Jack Reacher books and read almost all of them up to date. Amazon finally got a show right with Reacher. Good casting amd sticks to the story for the most part. No spoilers on future seasons, but Reacher is not so much a hero out to do good, he does break the law at times. He is a man who just qants to be left alone and gets himself in situations where he has to step up amd become the hero. He is a classic anti-hero.
@TBR Schmitt i tried to get people to watch it but i guess telling them about the first episode and the pocket p everyone shared makes for a bad sale. 😅 idk if you knew but there's a Blue Mountain State movie about Thad that came out like a year or 2 after the series ended. When i watched this i kept looking for Blue Mountain State references. 🤣
“Kim not asking …. I’m telling…”. This made the whole episode for me. Half his size and soft voice but she believes what she is saying. Funny and bad ass at the same time
His mom is indeed French. The books are set a few decades back so his mother was part of the French Resistance during WW2. It's a small subversion that Reacher is such a badass because he took after his mother rather than his father.
This is a really good series, I watche dit ab out 3 months ago, and binge watched it over about a week. REally good and hope/can't wait for season 2. Hope you enjoy it as much as I did! Really like y'alls channel and reactions, to movies TV, etc...
This series was the first time i came across the character, i cannot imagine Tom Cruise playing the role. This is a great story and i am looking forward to the second series that i didn't know about. Thankyou
TBR and Samantha, one of the executive producers and the writer of episodes 2, 5 and 7 is a personal friend that I worked with in my local community college theatre group and attended classes with who went on to go to LA to get his screenwriting degree, write for Leno and Conan as well as NCIS:LA and produce and write for the CBS television series "Scorpion". His name is Scott Sullivan...looking forward to seeing your responses to his episodes!
Great reaction. Just started watching your channel. Really liked The first Jack Reacher movie second was OK. Tom Cruise was great as the character. Played pretty similar by Alan Ritchson in this show. My wife and I binged this show since we liked the movies.
That bathroom fight seen was great. As a Marine we are trained to eliminate the threat, so I understand why he mames those dudes. Not killing them but disabling them. I loved the first Reacher movie, and love this series!!
A solid first episode with some great action! We are excited to dive deeper into the world of Reacher!
Thank you all for the support!
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I've watched 3 episodes of this show so far. It hasn't grabbed my full binge worthy attention, but you and Samantha always give very good analysis and your editing is concise. I'm sticking with this and Cobra Kai because of you guys!
Walking Tall [2004] if you like small towns getting their a&$3s handed to them with corruption and such; Early Duane Johnson movie and based on a true story
@@definitelydelish Uh... you mean a Joe Don Baker movie. Or Bo Svenson movies.
This is a really good series they did Reacher real good. This first season is really awsome, you´re gonna have a blast.
Reacher has a great philosophy when it comes to fighting: "Get your retaliation in first." Also note that in the first fight Reacher said he would count to 3 but used the element of surprise and attacked on 2. In the 2nd fight Reacher understood that it was possible that the new baddies were aware that he started the 1st fight on 2, so Reacher again seized the element of surprise and attacked on 1. Details matter.
I usually give the guys I'm about to fight until the next day.
@@pargolf3158 Yeah 24Hours is pretty good
@@JohnyLaw A guy that picked a fight with me last week is still waiting for me to come back from the bathroom.
haha did he say who hits first hits twice? or something like that ? lol
JACK REACHER, the second highest selling series of all-time (harry potter) is basically what if 80s ARNOLD SCHWARZENEGGER was crossed with SHERLOCK HOLMES.
Yup. I've heard another commenter say he was "Sherlock Homeless"! 😆
More like the 47th highest selling series of all time, somewhere behind “all creatures great and small” and “little house on the prairie“, but yes, the Arnold Holmes analogy is spot on.
@@ballagh forgot about this.... Yes back a few months ago, Amazon was misleading with that claim. Second highest selling series - ON AMAZON is what was meant. It's since surpassed that.
I tell you, I sure do thank you kindly for the analogy credit. I always love a punch to the face followed by a cold beer and a laugh.
@@ballagh I'm pretty damn sure Lord of the Rings ranks higher too.
Better actor than Tom Cruise for the role of Jack Reacher. Right build, right height and the right attitude.
This series did the character well. Glad to see y'all reacting to it.
Nice! And thanks for the support!
@@amandarose4469 Like most, I've done the movies first' and I enjoyed the series quite a lot. "Forgetting" Cruise is easy enough - I think the differences are so substantial that I won't confuse one version for another. The one thing I like about Cruise - he's a small enough fellow so other guys might challenge him - as was done. But in this series? Seeing that angry-husband turn on Ritchson and threaten him with ugly tones - li'l scrawny and angry hubby versus Reacher? Uh... no way. The motel parking lot fight with the 4 high schoolers? No way. With Cruise, they might have. With Ritchson though? Uh... no. I thought the "in prison bathroom" fight scene was reasonable since any two of those inmates might have ganged up on Ritchson, and certainly with all four.
@@BuffaloC305 ritchson fits the book character better. I was locked up for a while when I was a child and the books were what kept me sane. Cruise was a disgrace to the character.
@@BuffaloC305 the best thing about cruise JR is the attitude he has , he dosen't listen to anybody he does what he likes . In the series though he does what the cop says which was boring , if he wanted to investigate he could have done how they did in the movie . That's the only thing I don't liked
@@theam6020 yeah no. Read the books. Also the movie made it seem like reacher has support from the highest level of government. In the books he's mostly alone and a savage that nobody would sanction for clandestine operation.
I had read the nvel that this season is based on, 'The Killing Floor' by Lee Child, and I was so pleased that they were faithful to the novel. Reacher is one of the most singular characters ever. He is a simple man, but with hidden depths and amazing talents. Alan Ritchson is superb as Reacher. I also fell in love with Roscoe (Willa Fitzgerald)...she plays the hell out of her role. She does it so well, that she impressed author Lee Child so much that Child said he wished he had written Roscoe into other books (alas, she is only in this story.).
Fortunately, "the night is young" and I hope Roscoe will be a future reunion character for Lee Childs. Willa was soooo impressive in so many scenes - from that opening "Reacher brought in for Booking scene."
Maybe they could make it like that American Horror Story show where the same actors play different roles. Lol
Love this actor playing Reacher. Tom Cruise was okay, but not near what Reacher is in the books.
Really? There was 7+ novels in this show but this show was anything but faithful to the book, the writing and casting were absolutely terrible, Lee Child should be absolutely ashamed of this adaptation.
I kinda' fell in love with Neagly, not even gonna' lie. Talk about a ride or die.
I've read all the books, and I think it's cool that you're doing this show. This Reacher is so much truer to the books than the Cruise movies.
I feel like Tom Cruise had more world weariness to him. This guy seemed a bit young.
@@davidsumner7604 To be fair, Cruise is a great actor. But he was not suitable for this role overall. Still, I thought the first movie with him was pretty good.
I've read every book too, and Cruise nailed Reacher's character and personality...only thing he didn't have was the size/look.
I saw Ben Bailey, of Cash Cab, do an interview & he said that when he first heard about a Jack Reacher movie was going to be made Ben thought he would be a good choice (6'6" 250 lbs). But, then he found out that Tom Cruise was producing it so figured that Cruise would also star.
@@davidsumner7604lol the guy is 41 years old
One of my favorite series of books with a great description of Reacher being a detective in the Military’s MP service. “Every suspect is a trained killer”.
So true
Cruise said that line right?
One great thing about this show/adaptation is that it's largely faithful to the first book (Killing Floor), I decided to read it before watching the show & it was amazing how closely they followed the book. After Wheel of Time I was a little nervous, but it's good.
Re: the Arrest in the diner
He assessed who they could have been there for, no one else fit the bill so he guessed that they were there for him.
I read the novel over 10 years ago and couldn't remember much about it, but watching the series triggered all kinds of memories and a lot of the plot came back to me. That must mean that it's highly faithful. I'll sometimes watch other adaptations and start to question my memory of reading the original because little of what I'm watching is familiar. Watching this series was a surreal experience because so much of it was familiar.
Idk I thought the first 5 episodes were great then towards the end they added some things and spiced it up Hollywood style but lee is a producer and if he’s fine with it I can be too.
@@CALLaBOOTY09 I hear ya, the last episode I think succumbed to the requirement of having to have a shooty shooty action scene, but otherwise a great show with several great moments
WOT series sucked.
@@buffmaloney By 'it's good' I meant Reacher was good, ie the WoT is terrible & that made me nervous re: Reacher.
I love that while talking about the jail scenes(where he basically hospitalized a bunch of dudes) you’re also talking about how he’s a good guy. Goes to show how well they built the character that he can be so brutal and you still acknowledge that you’re on his side
That's Reacher's appeal -- it's a wonderful fantasy in which the 'good guy' always wins! The amazingly capable fighter with eyes in the back of his head who literally brutalizes bad dudes, and we can cheer for him while he hospitalizes people and not feel one bit guilty because he's the 'good guy'. And if he does happen to get thrown in jail, he's there for only a short time because he doesn't get caught up in miles of red tape like he would today, in 'the real world'.
"I'm not a ventriloquist, get off my lap"
My favorite line from the show
I love the way Samantha says "hello" the exact same way every episode.
YES! THIS IS JACK REACHER!!! I've read all 26 books and I could not wait for this series. By far my favorite fictional character. Most Reacher fans were disappointed when Tom Cruise was cast in the movies. He did a nice job of capturing Reacher's attitude, but Reacher is 6'5" 245, and it's made VERY clear in all the books... Cruise is what... 5'7"? I was completely sold that Alan Ritchson was Jack Reacher. I re-read 'The Killing Floor' just before this series premiered, and they did an exceptional job honoring the novel. Don't get used to any of the other characters, because Reacher is a drifter and each novel takes place in different parts of the country with new intriguing characters being introduced. I can't wait for season two!!!
Happy to see you guys react to this. I've seen it three times through myself. It's outstanding. Alan Richson is exactly as Reacher is described in the books. Way better than Tom Cruise who isn't even close in any regard. Of course, that's just my opinion.
Lee Child was helping his wife while out grocery shopping and since he's tall, people ask him to get stuff from the higher shelves. A little old lady asked him if he could reach something up high for her and his wife said to him "if this writer thing doesn't work, maybe you can get a job as a reacher." He also wanted the character to have the simplest first name he could think of and decided on Jack. Not Jack as an alternate to John either. Just Jack and no middle name. The origin of the name Jack Reacher.
Awesome show. When it premiered I was gonna watch only one episode I ended up bindge watching the whole thing in a day and a half.
Sign of a good show!
Me, too.
i first seen the trailer and i just kept pushing it off till on morning like 3am i was bored and i started watching it and finished it by like 7:40 the same morning
I've read several of the books and have to say they did very well representing the story as told by the author. While I enjoyed the movies I always felt Tom Cruise was a poor casting choice but Amazon nailed it with Alan Ritchson. Looking forward to your reactions and also to season 2!
As a reader of all of Lee Child's Reacher books, I enjoyed this season and so glad y'all got around to watching! ♥
Young lady I wish to give you the props you deserve on how well your able to break things down and the catch on to some of the subtleties of the show
This is a very good series. Alan Ritchson does a great job pulling off a silent thinker with physical presence. Thoughts and situational awareness conveyed with a pause, a cocked eyebrow or a slight turn of the head.
I love this series, I binged season one and look forward to more to come. The casting is wonderful, especially with the perfect Reacher.
Malcolm Goodwin, who plays Detective Oscar Finley, also played Detective Clive Babineaux on the CW series "iZombie" which was a great show and another great role. This guy is one of my favorite actors. I think he kills this role!
He was good in Breakout Kings as well. Too bad the show didn't last.
I initially thought he was a little too young but I really liked him by the end.
@@EchoFoxtrot21 Malcolm comes across as older and wiser than his apparent actual years.
@@bjgandalf69 I still pictured him as like 50ish or older in the book but yeah he did seem very mature.
@@EchoFoxtrot21 Not familar with the book but Malcolm is definitely younger than that at 39.
At the 9:42 mark, the two prison fight scenes were pretty fierce. The bully/rapist guy/actor was a great menacing threat.
That was one I wasn't expecting! Let's go!
This series was absolutely addictive! I binged the entire thing on a lazy Sunday.
Can't wait for season 2!
Comes out later this year. They finished shooting season 2 in February
Yes! I've been enjoying your reactions for a little while now. Adding Reacher earned you a subscriber. Keep up the great videos.
Reacher's mother is French.
She also brought up Reacher to be fair to others and to use his strength wisely.
They should sue Will Smith for stealing their line. 16:43 "You keep my wife's name out of your mouth."
One of my favorite book series, and this show does Reacher right. Very book faithful. Glad you guys are doing this one. Enjoy!
So thankful that Amazon at least got smart about how to tell Lee Child's stories about Jack Reacher. Telling the whole story and employing an actor who actually resembles what a man like that would be like. I've read just about all of Lee Child's Reacher series books years ago. Great books. A lot of fun.
Both Alan Ritchson & Kristin Kreuk (Charlie) were on Smallville together. Sam Jones III, who played Craig on Blue Mountain State, was also on that show. Alan played Aquaman, Kristin was Lana Lang, & Sam played Pete Ross.
I have never seen Smallville but I did hear he played aquaman!
One of my all time favorite shows Smallville.
@@TBRSchmitt You NEED to watch Smallville. It's the greatest comic book show ever made. Michael Rosenbaum is THE best iteration of Lex Luthor ever brought to screen, by far, & Tom Welling is a great Clark Kent. It is pretty long, 10 seasons & over 200 episodes, but it's SOOOO worth it. Watching young Clark Kent's journey from humble, down on his luck farmboy to becoming the Man of Steel is captivating & heartfelt. It would take you two a LONG time to get through, but the journey's worth it. Smallville happened to be Alan's first on-screen acting role, & the very first live-action depiction of Aquaman ever brought to screen.
@@TheBatman582 Damn straight.. BTW it's not even close. Puts the others to shame.
@@dennislopez1272 The Arrowverse wouldn't exist without Smallville, for better or worse. Superman & Lois is IMO the ONLY Arrowverse show that even comes close to recapturing the magic Smallville had.
I never read the books, but my dad did, and told me about them.
Tom Cruise was never the guy my dad described, this version of Reacher is WAY closer.
I really enjoyed this series, looking forward to rewatching it with you two.
I have not seen the Reacher movies or read the book, but Tom Cruise is a short in stature and it challenges credibility that he would be able to take on thugs twice his size (unless he knew martial arts very well)- is Cruise miscast for this role?
@@bbwng54 Ya Reacher is supposed to be physically imposing, described as filling a door. Tom Cruise is in great shape and is a great stunt man/martial artist but he is not physically imposing. They went for star power instead of finding someone more fit for the role. Alan Richardson is perfect.
In the books Reacher the character is 6’5” from 230lbs to 250lbs there is more than 16 books I have read most of them. Tom Cruise is only 5’9” so it wasn’t as believable as it would have been Tom is a good actor but not for this character. The guy playing reacher is more believable he is 6’2”” about 240. I didn’t see the move version because I couldn’t take it seriously with a smaller man. The books are great ready it’s hard to put it down wants you start it.
I like the King Kong analogy. 😂 You guys absolutely killed it this week, with this and Reservoir Dogs! The Reacher series is fairly true to its excellent source material. You’ll enjoy it, and I cant wait to watch every reaction!
He also was Aquaman on Smallville and he was Hawk on Titans. Hopefully he will get a Marvel role now..a perfect Hercules. Great reactions young jedi.
My favorite series of the past 10 years or so. I've read all of the books. Season 2 has already been confirmed.
BIG error - 9mm 95 grain IS NOT SUBSONIC ammo. You need a HEAVIER projectile for that - typically 158 grain projectile weight is used for subsonic ammo. Also, it is not a "silencer", but a suppressor.
The books are a great read. As you can see, Tom Cruise was not who the author intended to play him. Check out Peacemaker on hbo max. Cena rocks it and it’s pretty outrageous.
Really want to watch Peacemaker but we still haven’t seen The Suicide Squad!
@@TBRSchmitt it’s definitely mandatory viewing. Very entertaining.
@@TBRSchmitt You guys would love both.
AMEN to that.
This show took me by complete surprise. It's great when that happens. Loved your reaction, I was looking forward to this all week! Keep up the brilliant content guys, you're appreciated
Why do you think it took you by surprise? Genuine question?
@@CarynWaller Well, I've not read the books and my only frame of reference was the Tom Cruise movies. Good TV is a rare occurrence in my humble but pessimistic opinion 🤣.
@@CapraDemon101 if you hadn’t read the books and only seen the Tom Cruise movies then that makes sense. How lovely to come to this character this way. I hope you enjoy dipping into Reacher through a completely different route to so many of us for whom the books are our entry point. You have a whole different perspective through TV (that is now similar to the books). Enjoy the journey. Reacher is a different character to different people. He is the big ungainly guy, the nerd, the unflappable uncool guy, and so many more. I love Reacher as he is the person that plows his own path regardless of where it originated and where he is destined. He is the modern version of the man with no name.
I DIDNT THINK THIS GUY COULD PULL THE REACHER CHARACTER OFF, BUT HE FUKIN NAILED IT///
If you enjoy series akin to this I’d greatly recommend y’all watch “Banshee”. Pretty old series by now but without a doubt one of the best series out there with a fantastic cast, great story and some absolutely phenomenal fight scenes.
I can picture Sam cringing at some of the violence in Banshee. Show was awesome though.
And, Homelander
“You keep my wife’s name out of your mouth.” Suddenly has a different feel to it.
I think the first Jack Reacher Tom Cruise movie was really good. It defied some of my expectations and the action scenes are well made.
Loved Reacher, and will be with you for the whole ride! I’ve read all of the books, and love ‘em, and this series was very faithful to the source material. 👍🏻
THE FIGHTING EPISODES ARE SLOWED IN ORDER TO BE FOLLOWED, HOWEVER, THIS ALSO SHOWS THAT THE OPPONENTS' PUNCHES WERE AIMED TO FLY OVER REACHER'S HEAD
I’m happy to see anyone react to this show It was a fun,well written,suspenseful ride from beginning to end Great content as always guys
Really enjoyed the series. Especially Roscoe was well depicted by Ella Fitzgerald. A confident and likable female character during a time where it seems most movies feel the need to turn them all into superhuman douchebags
Regarding his brothers info, to quote another great TV movie show “Information is out there all you got to do is let it in” (internet)
Hopefully you got to watch the rest of the show, I’ve watched it 3 times in the past 3 months. I don’t really watch anything on tv, the trailer popped up on you tube the rest is history. The Terminal List started on prime 1 July 2022, looks like it might be an interesting watch as well
So glad you guys started watching this!
We are too!
@@TBRSchmitt Also, Alan Ritchson. Reacher, played Raphael in the last two TMNT movies.
I just finished watching this show about a week ago, and it *far* exceeded my expectations. I'm stoked to see you guys reacting to it!
That’s great to hear and thanks for the support!
Incredible first episode. I was hooked right away. I ended up binging the entire season in one weekend. Glad to see you react to it.
Rufus: How many thousand subs does TBR Schmitt have right now?
Bill & Ted: 69 dude!!
Nice sub count!👍😎🤣😂🤣😂🤣
Nice
Yes do'em all, first movie was good, show is f'in Awesome this with you guys will be my 4th watch 🎬🤔💚💯
Wow that’s a lot of watches! Must be great!
I read the books maybe 15 ,20 years ago, this is the only Reacher that does the books justice, I don't have cable, but I'm getting Amazon Prime now just to watch this ,even his stone face and short answer and warning folks,that they don't want a piece of him,it's so on the money just like the books, this is going to be a hugh hit.
Tom Cruise playing Reacher didn't do the book justice in the book he's 6'5" this guy is Reacher for sure.
Just watched this series 2 days ago. Enjoyed it.
Nice efficiency!
Glad to see you've been reacting to Reacher, awesome!
I only saw the two prison fight scenes in RUclips shorts and I said to myself "I need to watch this!" And I didn't regret it. 👍
I want an episode where Jack goes to a town for some random quest and literally just enjoys himself.
Lee Childs wrote the books and involved with making the show.
I have all the Reacher books, I just enjoy reading them all twice, Reacher is one of my Favs, along with a guy called Mitch Rapp
Thank you for beginning to react and review to Reacher! I loved this new series, and I look forward to season 2!
We really liked the first episode so thank you for joining the ride!
I'm almost sorry I've watched Season 1 well before Season 2's available. I may be sorry I'll jump on Season 2 so quickly, too - I really might want to have 2-3-4 seasons ready before I watch more. My patient delay in waiting for Season 2 is not my strongpoint. Gimme more, and NOW.
OMG... I can't believe this! Looking around for something to entertain me and what do I see in my YT recommendations? My favorite reactors reacting to a show I just watched and loved. Seems like for a long time now, a big part of my Friday nights (and Tuesdays?) are spent with the Schmitts.
Thanks guys, really looking forward to spending more Friday (and Tuesday?) nights with you.
This series follows the book almost to a tee. Tedious details are skipped but, the story is on point. Alan is missing 2” on the book character but, definitely more believable than Tom. Alan appeared as Aquaman near the end of Smallville as well. I really hope the get to the story that Tom Cruise did based on One Shot. Oh, had to add that your wife is gorgeous. Addendum: the actor playing Finley was in a series, “I Zombie”. Good series if you didn’t watch it.
Great reaction! I love the books and this is a fantastic translation. Reacher has learned to strike first and fight dirty to win (especially against 4 or 6 people). A recurring line in the books is "Reacher said nothing" which shows he doesn't need to talk alot, but is always analyzing things.
"He didn't give anybody till 3." That's the point. He knew he'd have to take em by surprise, especially when multiple of them encircled him and he had no one to watch his back. Maximum efficiency by striking first when they least expect it. And only because he has the raw strength to follow through with it, otherwise it could fail. First group were kinda lax, so a count to 2 worked, but the second group were there to kill, so a count of 2 could be expected, but not a count of 1. Great scene, nice choreo.
You asked if anyone has read this series, yes and a few of them twice (twenty seven novels...and still one comes out each year).
Alan Ritchson IS Reacher. He plays him JUST like in the books. This first season is the adaptation of Book One - The Killing Floor. It isn't a one to one adaptation, but it is truly careful in paying homage to the character and the story. Slight differences are needed in written books versus live action...and this is a "Chef's Kiss" to the fandom of Jack Reacher and the author Lee Child.
It has been a pleasure to have watched three times, and nearing a dozen reactions to this season...and you have now become the next wave.
It's fun to watch YOUR reactions and picking up the sublties...that they've laid out.
Will keep in touch.
So glad you guys are reacting to this... really enjoyed the series and was especially happy that the series managed such a great adaptation of the original source material. Makes you wonder why some filmmakers can figure out how to respect the IP (i.e. Cobra Kai, Reacher, LOTR) while far too many others fail so miserably (Star Trek, Dr. Who, Star Wars, The Wheel of Time, The Rings of Power, etc.).
16:43 Will Smith's Slap reference... before it happened Lol haha
For a viewer to watch the entire series, the reaction video to the very first episode needs io be able to grab the viewer completely....and yours does, great job!
Ive read the first Jack Reacher book, which is what this series is based on, and the next two I’m just about to start number 4 so I’m pretty well hooked. This was pretty close to the books although updated a bit with a couple of character alterations. I’m really looking forward to the next series. Thanks for the reaction.
Great show, looking forward to your next reaction.
That's the best TV "fight in a bathroom" since Amos took out four guys with a toothbrush in The Expanse.
Yeah. I thought the guy who plays Amos might have made a good Reacher, although a bit short.
This series is a little gem. Solid acting, solid story, solid directing, good show overall.
Not knowing anything about the books (just the movies), I found myself weirdly attached to the supporting characters by episode 6... "if anything happens to this or that I'll be so pissed... oh wait, in that case Reacher will just nuke the place." :D
I'm glad you know him as Thad, Thad is absolutely hilarious
GREAT SHOW!! :) I loved the Cruise movie (one of the best fight scenes ever laid to film!!! 🤣😂) and I binged this entire season over two days! 🤣😂
Alan was also on of the live motion actor for the TMNT movie!!! :)
We have heard great things about Reacher! Oo haven’t seen the TMNT movies!
I have to admit something. As soon as I start a video from you 2, I immediately press "like". But that's only because I know! that I will be entertained and in fun company 😁👍🏽 Didn't see this show but took the time to see it before I saw your reaction. Thanks again from Denmark here 😁👋🏽👍🏽
that arrest scene, Reacher is not surprised. He has seen this moment coming and has played it enough times in his mind that he know the drill so well, he just put it away and never worried about it anymore. Smart and calm, knows to keep shut, and waits. Let the system do the work and try.. just try to pin something on him, He for sure wont 'help.' He was the best military cop of his time, and he always did the work, and now he wont do it for them. When they finally explain the case, he starts speaking because its got nothing to do with him, Not this one lol.
I just got done binging this show. Fantastic series. One of the best modern shows I have seen in a while. Really hope Amazon release it on Blu Ray, but I'm not going to hold my breathe.
I've read all the books and this is very faithful to the character of Reacher and to the tone of the book. Ritchson absolutely nails both the physicality of the character and the quiet intelligence.
I'm so happy you watched this so I can watch it with you. 💜
Gotta love his expression at the open when cops show up. If you know Reacher, he been all over the place doing the same thing he does in this town. He is never surprised because its not the first time, wont be the last, and chances are, they are right they should be afraid of him.
You should watch some of Alan's interviews about making the show. He shared some important info about taking NSAIDs (from all the injuries from fight scenes) and how it lowered his testosterone dangerously. He was having trouble breathing in the "eating sandwich" scene in prison.
I had it pop up on my RUclips recommendations, I was like lemme check it out 😊😊😊 easily one of the best decisions I've ever made
The best book. The best casting. Reacher has been saved. MORE PLEASE !
This is utterly on par with the book.
I was so happily surprised by this series glad you are checking it out!
Reacher in the novels is described as 6"'5', 250 lbs..
Tom Cruise is 5"7'.
Alan Ritchson is a better choice due to his size.
I didn't realise that there was a TV series for the Jack Reacher books until I saw your reaction video. I might have to check the episodes out myself. I've read about 6 of the books. Good reads.
I am a fan of the Jack Reacher books and read almost all of them up to date. Amazon finally got a show right with Reacher. Good casting amd sticks to the story for the most part. No spoilers on future seasons, but Reacher is not so much a hero out to do good, he does break the law at times. He is a man who just qants to be left alone and gets himself in situations where he has to step up amd become the hero. He is a classic anti-hero.
Omg you watched Blue Mountain State too! Hahah. I loved Thad, so funny.
Thad was the best bro!
@TBR Schmitt i tried to get people to watch it but i guess telling them about the first episode and the pocket p everyone shared makes for a bad sale. 😅 idk if you knew but there's a Blue Mountain State movie about Thad that came out like a year or 2 after the series ended.
When i watched this i kept looking for Blue Mountain State references. 🤣
“Kim not asking …. I’m telling…”. This made the whole episode for me. Half his size and soft voice but she believes what she is saying. Funny and bad ass at the same time
16:45. "you keep my wife's name out you mouth"...careful Reacher, I sense a SLAP coming...
YESSS Bro My Girl and I just finished this series and loved it! Hope you guys dig!
16:44 Will Smith
Reacher was Military Police he was the one who stoped the Bad Guys who went on Missions.
His mom is indeed French.
The books are set a few decades back so his mother was part of the French Resistance during WW2.
It's a small subversion that Reacher is such a badass because he took after his mother rather than his father.
Great first season.
This is a really good series, I watche dit ab out 3 months ago, and binge watched it over about a week. REally good and hope/can't wait for season 2. Hope you enjoy it as much as I did! Really like y'alls channel and reactions, to movies TV, etc...
This series was the first time i came across the character, i cannot imagine Tom Cruise playing the role. This is a great story and i am looking forward to the second series that i didn't know about. Thankyou
Alan Ritchson was really funny in the movie "The Wedding Ringer"
Oo I haven’t seen that! He is a hilarious actor though!
@@TBRSchmitt "You put the weed in the coconut and light that sh*t up"
I've seen that but it's been a while
TBR and Samantha, one of the executive producers and the writer of episodes 2, 5 and 7 is a personal friend that I worked with in my local community college theatre group and attended classes with who went on to go to LA to get his screenwriting degree, write for Leno and Conan as well as NCIS:LA and produce and write for the CBS television series "Scorpion". His name is Scott Sullivan...looking forward to seeing your responses to his episodes!
Great reaction. Just started watching your channel. Really liked The first Jack Reacher movie second was OK. Tom Cruise was great as the character. Played pretty similar by Alan Ritchson in this show. My wife and I binged this show since we liked the movies.
That bathroom fight seen was great. As a Marine we are trained to eliminate the threat, so I understand why he mames those dudes. Not killing them but disabling them. I loved the first Reacher movie, and love this series!!
Just finished the season today and was completely blown away. Cool to see you guys starting it!