If you read the books this is what happens in all of them with Reacher and relationships. Reacher likes the loner life and not having to be tied down and relationships take a hit and its talked about. In only one of the books did he have a relationship that lasted 2 books, and they had broken up by page 50 of the 2nd book.

Because nobody believes that Hollywood would produce a picture about Donald Trump in a positive or truthful light (Daaaaa!) Especially right before a hugely important election. So, it will get seen through Streaming services.