7 shows to watch if you like 'Reacher'

In the show Reacher, Alan Ritchson portrays the title character who is a self-described vagrant and former military police officer with exceptional strength, intelligence, and abilities.

The setting of Lee Child's Jack Reacher book series serves as the inspiration for the series. The narrative starts with his first thriller, which is set in the 1997 fictional Georgian hamlet of Margrave.

Reacher is sought by the police for help, as he is skilled at what he does—finding justice and exposing corruption. For those who enjoy action-packed thrillers, here is a list of 7 shows like Reacher.

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Bosch, Jack Ryan, and 5 other shows to watch if you like Reacher

1) Bosch

Bosch is an American police procedural web television series produced by Amazon Studios and Fabrik Entertainment, starring Titus Welliver as Los Angeles Police Department detective Harry Bosch.

The titular Detective Harry Bosch of the LAPD cruises through seven seasons of a highly intertwined series of cases and personal struggles. He looks into the murder of a 12-year-old boy in Season 1, while also going through a trial after having shot a suspect in self-defense, crossing paths with a serial killer named Raynard Waits.

All seven seasons have intense, action-packed investigations and thrillers similar to Reacher.

Where to watch: Prime Video

2) Night Agent

Like Reacher, The Night Agent is an action-packed thriller series, created by Shawn Ryan and based on the novel by Matthew Quirk. Both shows are adaptations of bestselling book series, with Reacher drawn from Lee Child's iconic novels.

After being pulled into an expansive conspiracy involving a mole at the highest levels of the United States government, FBI agent Peter Sutherland embarks on a desperate hunt for a traitor to save the nation.

Meanwhile, he must protect Rose Larkin, a former CEO of a tech company whose aunt and uncle were killed by the same people trying to kill her.

Where to watch: Netflix

3) Jack Ryan

Tom Clancy's Jack Ryan, simply known as Jack Ryan, is an American political action thriller television series based on characters from the Ryanverse created by Tom Clancy.

Replacing the characters of the novels with those set in modern times, it depicts CIA analyst Jack Ryan, played by John Krasinski.

Season one follows CIA analyst Jack, who is yanked from the comfort of his desk job and dropped into the field for the first time after uncovering a suspicious bank transfer linked to the rise of Islamic extremist Suleiman.

Similar to Jack Ryan as he plunges into the world of intense investigations involving different nations across the globe, Reacher also finds himself embroiled in high-stakes situations, uncovering conspiracies and seeking justice wherever he goes.

Where to watch: Prime Video

4) The Recruit

Noah Centineo in The Recruit (Image via Netflix)

Alexi Hawley developed the American spy adventure show The Recruit for Netflix. The episode centers on CIA lawyer Owen Hendricks (Noah Centineo), embroiled in significant international disputes after an asset tries to reveal her connection to the agency,

The life of Owen is completely upended when he meets an Eastern European asset who threatens to extort money if she is not released from prison. He becomes caught up in complex international politics as her long-term involvement with the CIA is exposed.

Both characters in Reacher and The Recruit go out of their way to end corrupt practices and ultimately give justice a chance.

Where to watch: Netflix

5) Banshee

To get away from the vicious crime lord Rabbit (Ben Cross), an ex-con (Antony Starr) poses as the late sheriff Lucas Hood in the little Pennsylvanian hamlet of Banshee.

After 15 years and $15 million in stolen diamonds, a man escapes prison to track down Rabbit, a ruthless mob boss. In Banshee, he assumes the sheriff's identity and confronts his past with former lover Ana, now married to the DA.

Banshee and Reacher are known for their intense action sequences and tough characters, combining crime drama with physical confrontations.

Where to watch: Prime Video, Hulu

6) The Terminal List

The Terminal List (Image via Prime Video)

After a fatal ambush on a secret mission, Navy SEAL Lieutenant Commander Reece comes back home with disturbing memories and questions about his participation in the attack.

Over time, when new shocking evidence is brought to light, Reece finds a dark plot behind his back. Now, it's high time for him to track down the truth behind his family's murder.

Both Jack Reacher (Reacher) and James Reece (The Terminal List) have extensive military experience. Reacher is a former military police major, while Reece is a Navy SEAL. Their backgrounds shape their skills in combat and investigation in the show.

Where to watch: Prime Video

7) Mayor of Kingstown

Mayor of Kingstown (Image via Prime Video)

In the made-up town of Kingstown, Michigan, where incarceration is the business, the McLusky family has long preserved a precarious equilibrium between police, guards, inmates, and street gangs.

But upholding order comes at a fatal cost in a community plagued by systemic racism, corruption, and inequality. The gritty crime drama Mayor of Kingstown reveals the murky underbelly of power and justice, where morality is ambivalent.

In their respective contexts, Reacher and Mike McLusky are both outsiders, which bears semblance. Reacher is a nomad who moves about a lot and finds solutions to issues on his terms. Mike is also a bit of a recluse, negotiating Kingstown's mayhem while attempting to retain authority and keep things under control, frequently without a solid support system.

Where to watch: Prime Video

Viewers can stream all three seasons of Reacher on Prime Video.

Edited by Bharath S