7 Shows Like ‘Reacher’ If You Want More Handsome Loners Involved In Crime Capers

Surprised by the intense Season 3 conclusion of Reacher? The climactic fight scene alone took three weeks to film! Don’t fret, as Season 4 is already in the works. In the meantime, we’ve gathered a list of other shows you can binge-watch.

Season 3 of Reacher is based on Lee Child’s novel Persuader from the Jack Reacher book series. The storyline follows the tough former military police major, played by Alan Ritchson, as he embarks on a mission to rescue an undercover DEA informant. Along the way, he encounters an old enemy presumed to be deceased. This season consists of 8 episodes filled with cynical humor, a well-timed sex scene, and an action-packed finale.

If you’re ready for more thrills, here are 7 more shows to fill the giant void Amazon Prime’s favorite nomad left on our screens:

  1. Prime Target
    Photo: Apple TV+

    Heartthrob Leo Woodall takes on the role of Edward Brooks, a brilliant Cambridge math student who uncovers a pattern in prime numbers that grants access to every computer worldwide. This unique skill raises concerns among international intelligence agencies, leading Edward to collaborate with a surveillance agent to expose a conspiracy and safeguard his life and work.

    Watch prime target on apple tv+

  2. The Night Agent
    Photo: Netflix

    For another action thriller also based on a novel, The Night Agent has 2 full seasons to watch now on Netflix and another on the way! While working the night shift in the White House basement, FBI agent Peter Sutherland (Gabriel Basso) answers a call on an emergency phone line that never rings. From there, he teams up with a cybersecurity wiz and works to expose corruption and conspiracy in the Oval Office itself. Because that could never happen, right!

    Watch the night agent on netflix

  3. Jack Ryan in action
    Photo: Amazon Prime Video

    Hooray for more action shows based on books! Now don’t get confused, this is a different show with a main character named Jack that fights bad guys that is also adapted from a longstanding novel series. There’s a large list of adaptations based on the character created by author Tom Clancy, and here John Krasinski stars as the titular Jack Ryan. The CIA analyst gets a change of scenery when he leaves his desk job for field work after discovering suspicious banking transactions. The following seasons feature more political panic and international intrigue. Hooray for more government corruption!

    watch jack ryan on prime video

  4. The Day Of The Jackal
    Photo: Marcell Piti/SKY/Carnival

    Eddie Redmayne is “the Jackal”– a highly skilled assassin taking out hits for the highest bid. His latest hit draws the attention of MI6 agent Bianca Pullman (Lashana Lynch). A hunt begins across Europe as the Jackal attempts to complete one final mission before leaving a life of killing behind, and Bianca is determined to bring him down. And guess what…it’s based on a novel of the same name by Frederick Forsyth. 

    watch the day of the jackal on peacock

  5. Photo: Everett Collection

    Con man Marius (Giovanni Ribisi) gets released from prison only to be hunted by a gangster (Bryan Cranston). In order to fly under the radar, Marius assumes the identity of his old cellmate, Pete, and assimilates into Pete’s estranged family. The lies begin to crumble and more trouble transpires when his new family may be more dangerous than they appear.

    watch sneaky pete on prime video

  6. The Madness
    Photo: AMANDA MATLOVICH/Netflix

    Just when life is falling into place, Muncie Daniels (Colman Domingo) discovers the dead body of a notorious white supremacist in the woods and is framed for murder. In this paranoia-fueled mini series, the TV pundit must fight to clear his name and stay alive. With suspense, more conspiracies keep you on the edge of your seats and names like Academy award nominee Colman Domingo and Stephen McKinley Henderson, what more could you want?

    watch the madness on netflix

  7. John Lithgow in background, Jeff Daniels in foreground of 'The Old Man' Season 2
    Photo: FX

    watch the old man on hulu

    Jeff Bridges is the titular old man, Dan Chase — a former CIA operative with a complicated past living an isolated life. After killing an assassin sent to take him out, Chase goes rogue and the FBI is hot on his tail. Though, there’s more gumption to this elder than what meets the eye. Also starring John Lithgow and Janet McTeer, do you want to guess what this gripping thriller is based on?

Claire Waheed is a recently graduated freelance writer currently based in Texas. She loves all things pop culture and new adventures.

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