Reacher

CaptainKirk · Post by **CaptainKirk** » Thu Feb 17, 2022 2:37 pm

Anyone caught this yet?
Binged every episode. Loved it. I am a Tom Cruise fan but this is a lot more like the character from the book.
Complete hokum of course , but very enjoyable.

Mondsley · Post by **Mondsley** » Thu Feb 17, 2022 3:03 pm

We did. Watched it in two goes and thoroughly enjoyed it. I really struggled with Tom Cruise as Reacher. You do get a visual image of the main protagonist when reading the books. And Tom Cruise was not the image I had. This guy on the other hand.... Second series commissioned apparently.

Whitgord · Post by **Whitgord** » Thu Feb 17, 2022 3:03 pm

The actor in this version is so much more like I imagined Reacher to be from the books.

claret2018 · Post by **claret2018** » Thu Feb 17, 2022 3:18 pm

Good dumb fun just like the books. Loved it.

Bosscat · Post by **Bosscat** » Thu Feb 17, 2022 3:29 pm

We are saving it ... watching Bosch series 2 at the moment ... will watch Reacher when we finish that one before Bosch series 3

Zlatan · Post by **Zlatan** » Thu Feb 17, 2022 3:29 pm

We binged it over 2 nights too and thought it was fantastic. Albeit seemed a little slow to get the story going but then BOOM, stuff happens. Totally agree about the portrayal of Reacher by Tom Cruise being off, that said, he did it well and I enjoyed his depiction of him - but the new actor, well that's definitely Reacher in my minds eye from reading the books.

gsyclaret · Post by **gsyclaret** » Thu Feb 17, 2022 4:20 pm

what channel is on I can't find it

Newcastleclaret93 · Post by **Newcastleclaret93** » Thu Feb 17, 2022 4:21 pm

CaptainKirk wrote: ↑
Thu Feb 17, 2022 2:37 pm
Anyone caught this yet?
Binged every episode. Loved it. I am a Tom Cruise fan but this is a lot more like the character from the book.
Complete hokum of course , but very enjoyable.

I believe it’s the most watched Prime tv show to date.

Pretty impressive given it’s only been out a week or two

Bosscat · Post by **Bosscat** » Thu Feb 17, 2022 4:21 pm

gsyclaret wrote: ↑
Thu Feb 17, 2022 4:20 pm
what channel is on I can't find it

Amazon Prime buddy

gsyclaret · Post by **gsyclaret** » Thu Feb 17, 2022 4:22 pm

Bosscat wrote: ↑
Thu Feb 17, 2022 4:21 pm
Amazon Prime buddy

cheers boss

ClaretDiver · Post by **ClaretDiver** » Thu Feb 17, 2022 5:06 pm

The only reason Cruise played Reacher in the films is that he bought the rights and cast himself.....talk about ego!

evensteadiereddie · Post by **evensteadiereddie** » Thu Feb 17, 2022 5:09 pm

Lee Child appears in the opening few seconds of episode 1 apparently.

Bosscat · Post by **Bosscat** » Thu Feb 17, 2022 5:14 pm

ClaretDiver wrote: ↑
Thu Feb 17, 2022 5:06 pm
The only reason Cruise played Reacher in the films is that he bought the rights and cast himself.....talk about ego!

Lee Child also appeared in the 1st Tom Cruise JR Film as "The Desk Sergeant"

bobinho · Post by **bobinho** » Thu Feb 17, 2022 5:16 pm

He's built like Reacher for sure, but he just comes across as a bit `robotic` cold and stand offish. Almost like the Terminator. For me, he's too far the opposite side of Tom Cruise's portrayal.

Never happy me...

ClaretDiver · Post by **ClaretDiver** » Thu Feb 17, 2022 5:24 pm

Bosscat wrote: ↑
Thu Feb 17, 2022 5:14 pm
Lee Child also appeared in the 1st Tom Cruise JR Film as "The Desk Sergeant"

Not sure what your point is?

Bosscat · Post by **Bosscat** » Thu Feb 17, 2022 5:28 pm

ClaretDiver wrote: ↑
Thu Feb 17, 2022 5:24 pm
Not sure what your point is?

Not making one ... just saying ... Lee Child also appeared in "JR Never go back" briefly as a TSA agent

claret wizard · Post by **claret wizard** » Thu Feb 17, 2022 5:37 pm

bobinho wrote: ↑
Thu Feb 17, 2022 5:16 pm
He's built like Reacher for sure, but he just comes across as a bit `robotic` cold and stand offish. Almost like the Terminator. For me, he's too far the opposite side of Tom Cruise's portrayal.

Never happy me...

I think he’s very much in line with the books. Reacher’s “say nothing” approach coming through. He also does the monologues pretty well like in the books. Impressed with this adaption, can see it running for many series. No great budget requirements either.

wilks_bfc · Post by **wilks_bfc** » Thu Feb 17, 2022 5:37 pm

It’s on my “too watch” list

As others have said you have an image of the guy from the books, and Cruise was not the image I had for the film lead (should have been Jim Caviezel imo), but Ritchson does fit that image

Rileybobs · Post by **Rileybobs** » Thu Feb 17, 2022 6:44 pm

Surely this isn’t actually any good? The trailer looks terriblé.

clarethomer · Post by **clarethomer** » Thu Feb 17, 2022 6:57 pm

Had read the book and found the series very enjoyable too- seemed to stick well to the book.

Wonder which book is being done next?

Newcastleclaret93 · Post by **Newcastleclaret93** » Thu Feb 17, 2022 7:16 pm

Rileybobs wrote: ↑
Thu Feb 17, 2022 6:44 pm
Surely this isn’t actually any good? The trailer looks terriblé.

It’s actually pretty good, very bingeable

RMutt · Post by **RMutt** » Thu Feb 17, 2022 7:28 pm

The bit where he goes to that small hillbilly village and parks across someone’s drive.....all hell breaks loose..

pureclaret · Post by **pureclaret** » Thu Feb 17, 2022 11:17 pm

very much like the books, although tom cruise is still a good watch, he plays it like hes still maverick , where as Alan Ritchson is only 6;2 where as tom is a colosal 5:7 and Jack reacehr is a mountain of a man

evensteadiereddie · Post by **evensteadiereddie** » Fri Feb 18, 2022 9:13 am

I've just about read all the Reacher books and, until it was explained earlier, I couldn't understand how on earth Cruise could ever have been cast as Reacher.

I like this new series, I've only seen the first two and agree that he does come across as a little distant or stand-offish but, as it does in the books, I assume his character will begin to soften ever so slightly.

You have to admire the lad's instinct to "put things right", usually in spectacular fashion.

JohnMac · Post by **JohnMac** » Fri Feb 18, 2022 9:47 am

Another here who enjoyed watching this and with Reacher being much closer to the books.

Chobulous · Post by **Chobulous** » Fri Feb 18, 2022 11:27 am

I’m another one that has binged it in 2 sessions. Thought it was a bit long winded at times and slightly repetitive. He batters 4 people at once in nearly every episode, but in different ways. Loved the way he mercifully battered the 4 students just breaking the hands of 3 of them so one would be fit to drive to the hospital.
Enjoyed it overall.

DukeOfBar · Post by **DukeOfBar** » Fri Feb 18, 2022 2:22 pm

watched it last week over 3 nights, a good tough guy romp to be taken as is... and yeah he reminded me of 'terminator' a few times!

Only read a couple of the books on holidays before. But for anyone who likes a similar read - Scot Mariani has a similar but British character. Good holiday reading etc

1968claret · Post by **1968claret** » Fri Feb 18, 2022 3:50 pm

Am a real Reacher fan. Loved all the books. Thought Cruise did ok, whilst not actually looking like Reacher.
But really loved this series and looking forward to the next one.

Also another mention for the Bosch series. They are excellent!

Bosscat · Post by **Bosscat** » Sun Feb 27, 2022 10:57 pm

Just started Reacher ... Now I have to watch episode 2 before bed ... enjoying it immensely ...1st episode got attention straight off.

Wile E Coyote · Post by **Wile E Coyote** » Sun Feb 27, 2022 11:20 pm

it will appeal to wrestling fans. cartoon violence and the acting was the epitome of wooden. dreadful series.

Bosscat · Post by **Bosscat** » Sun Feb 27, 2022 11:39 pm

Wile E Coyote wrote: ↑
Sun Feb 27, 2022 11:20 pm
it will appeal to wrestling fans. cartoon violence and the acting was the epitome of wooden. dreadful series.

Says someone who names himself after a cartoon character ... Ohhhhh hang on a minute thats also me

So did you watch the series Wile E

Cleveleys_claret · Post by **Cleveleys_claret** » Mon Feb 28, 2022 6:36 am

DukeOfBar wrote: ↑
Fri Feb 18, 2022 2:22 pm
watched it last week over 3 nights, a good tough guy romp to be taken as is... and yeah he reminded me of 'terminator' a few times!

Only read a couple of the books on holidays before. But for anyone who likes a similar read - Scot Mariani has a similar but British character. Good holiday reading etc

Yeah I quite like the Ben Hope series

Claret Till I Die · Post by **Claret Till I Die** » Fri Mar 25, 2022 7:54 am

Finished watching it after binging over 3 nights. Enjoyed it and can't wait for the 2nd series. Some witty moments too

longsidetrumpet · Post by **longsidetrumpet** » Sat Mar 26, 2022 12:01 am

Didn’t know that much about the ‘true’ Reacher, though have seen the Cruise version. Highly recommended by me

ClaretDiver · Post by **ClaretDiver** » Sat Mar 26, 2022 8:48 am

longsidetrumpet wrote: ↑
Sat Mar 26, 2022 12:01 am
Didn’t know that much about the ‘true’ Reacher, though have seen the Cruise version. Highly recommended by me

This version is nearer the books than the Cruise version!

Bosscat · Post by **Bosscat** » Sun Nov 12, 2023 3:53 pm

https://youtu.be/tC-rRhQcnlI?si=boGmL4EXqsGSMgYp

Season 2 out on Prime December 15th

PaintYorkClaretnBlue · Post by **PaintYorkClaretnBlue** » Sun Nov 12, 2023 4:18 pm

There are books by Scott Blade whose character is Reacher’s son Cameron who follows in his father’s footsteps by travelling across the states hoping to find reacher.

Another series by the same author features Widow who is a similar character to Reacher.

Both good reads.

Tricky Trevor · Post by **Tricky Trevor** » Sun Nov 12, 2023 4:43 pm

ClaretDiver wrote: ↑
Thu Feb 17, 2022 5:06 pm
The only reason Cruise played Reacher in the films is that he bought the rights and cast himself.....talk about ego!

Whether you rate him or not I’d file that under “financial accumen”.
Actors fee, producers percentage, he made another fortune.

footballdiedin92 · Post by **footballdiedin92** » Mon Nov 13, 2023 5:33 am

RMutt wrote: ↑
Thu Feb 17, 2022 7:28 pm
The bit where he goes to that small hillbilly village and parks across someone’s drive.....all hell breaks loose..

Was it filmed in Barley?

Bosscat · Post by **Bosscat** » Fri Dec 15, 2023 6:32 pm

Season 2 now got the 1st 3 episodes on Prime

wilks_bfc · Post by **wilks_bfc** » Fri Dec 15, 2023 7:42 pm

Bosscat wrote: ↑
Fri Dec 15, 2023 6:32 pm
Season 2 now got the 1st 3 episodes on Prime

Tonight’s tv sorted then

SalisburyClaret · Post by **SalisburyClaret** » Fri Dec 15, 2023 7:43 pm

Worst romcom I've seen

yTib · Post by **yTib** » Fri Dec 15, 2023 8:35 pm

the first series was okay. not great but watchable. i'll almost certainly watch the new one cos i watch too much telly.

just binged the 3rd series of lupin and am really enjoying the new series of slow horses.

JanetM · Post by **JanetM** » Fri Dec 15, 2023 9:52 pm

yTib wrote: ↑
Fri Dec 15, 2023 8:35 pm

just binged the 3rd series of lupin and am really enjoying the new series of slow horses.

Love Slow Horses. Excellent cast especially Gary Oldman as Jackson Lamb.

yTib · Post by **yTib** » Fri Dec 15, 2023 10:49 pm

gary oldman in that role is the best casting ever. a fat, sweaty slob who is just as good as alec guiness as george smiley.

IrkthePurists · Post by **IrkthePurists** » Sat Dec 16, 2023 1:51 pm

Watched one episode and thought it was awful.

Maybe need to give it another go.

ecc · Post by **ecc** » Sat Dec 16, 2023 2:06 pm

Really not my type of thing and yet I really enjoyed the first series. Looking forward to watching the new series.