Reacher's approach to adapting the source material has allowed it to earn a lot more acclaim than the two Neagley spin-off will also repeat its success. However, like most shows, Reacher, too, experiences several ups and downs in quality, with some of its episodes ranking far above others in of production and engagement.

10 "Dominique"

Reacher Season 3, Episode 4

Even though "Dominique" does not unfold in Reacher season 3's present timeline, it plays a crucial role in establishing the titular character's motives. At the same time, by revealing how Quinn killed Dominique Kohl, the episode also shows how ruthless the Reacher season 3 villain is. Flashbacks can often seem tiresome and unnecessary, especially if they do not serve a solid purpose in a show's overarching narrative. Fortunately, Reacher season 3's episode 4 keeps its flashback story crisp and to the point, which allows it to become one of the best installments in the series.

9 "In A Tree"

Season 1, Episode 4

Midway through its runtime, Reacher season 1 gets a little too dark. However, episodes like "In a Tree," which highlight the strengthening ties between Jack Reacher and his new law enforcer allies, play an important role in slightly lightening things up. Reacher season 1's episode 4 also makes the viewer more curious and further immerses them in the overarching mystery by hinting that the Alan Ritchson character might have to deal with a mole. Owing to its perfect balance of drama, humor, and intrigue, this episode deserves to rank among the show's best.

8 "Smackdown"

Season 3, Episode 5

Since the Alan Ritchson character finds himself in an undercover operation in season 3, he is forced to hold himself back from resorting to his usual aggressive methods of investigation. Owing to this, Reacher season 3 has relatively fewer action scenes. However, the few moments of action that do happen in the season, especially the ones that feature Jack Reacher and Paulie, are unforgettable. While season 3's climatic showdown is easily one of the best television action sequences of all time, it would not have been half as compelling without the subtle build-up from episode 5.

Reacher is consistently portrayed as a big, powerful guy no one wants to mess with. In season 3's episode 5, however, Paulie openly challenges him to do something when he confronts him for killing the maid. This is when Reacher sees what Paulie is truly capable of after getting smacked across his face. The pain in Reacher's eyes after he gets hit in the episode highlights how he is not invincible, which eventually helps elevate the stakes of the final fight between the two titans.

7 "Persuader"

Season 3, Episode 1

In its opening moments, Reacher season 3's first episode almost comes off as one of the worst installments of the series. Jack Reacher seems completely out of character when he shoots a cop and even agrees to accompany Richard Beck to his home to be able to earn a few bucks. However, things ultimately make sense when the season's opening arc reveals that Reacher is on an undercover mission with the DEA and has only been pretending to be something he is not to be able to enter the Beck household for his investigation.

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The opening episode's twist serves as the perfect foundation for a compelling season. It establishes that even though it will adopt many familiar story tropes from the previous seasons, it will also bring something new to the table with unforeseeable twists and turns. Apart from introducing an engaging twist, Reacher season 3's episode 1 also puts Alan Ritchson's acting skills on full display, proving his ability to capture a lot more than Jack Reacher's stoic demeanor.

6 "Picture Says A Thousand Words"

Season 2, Episode 3

Reacher season 2 hit a major low in its second episode itself when it takes a significant narrative detour. However, episode 3 moves things forward again by not only shedding light on the extent of Franz's involvement in New Age Technologies but also establishing how dangerous the 110th can be when they forces.

The episode also subtly shifts its focus on O'Donnell time and again, showing how he is a valuable member of the team, even though Reacher likes to pick on him and make fun of his lifestyle choices. Its focus on a secondary protagonist switches things up a little and helps viewers get invested in the broader dynamic of the former of the 110th Special Investigators Unit.

5 "Number 2 With A Bullet"

Season 3, Episode 3

"Number 2 With a Bullet" brings a perfect closure to Reacher season 3's premiere by immersing viewers in the overarching mysteries and prompting them to become armchair detectives. It gives away enough details about Jack Reacher's undercover operation but cleverly maintains an air of mystery surrounding the true nature of Beck's business. The episode also hints that Reacher has a history with Quinn but does not reveal why the Alan Ritchson character is so deadset on killing him.

4 "Welcome To Margrave"

Season 1, Episode 1

When Amazon Prime Video first announced the Reacher series, the show was met with immense skepticism, and rightfully so. The Tom Cruise movies showed how easy it was to go wrong with Lee Child's Jack Reacher stories. Viewers familiar with the books were relieved that someone like Alan Ritchson was playing the titular role in the show. However, many were still doubtful whether the show would be able to accurately capture the books' essence.

Reacher season 1's pilot perfectly assured audiences that the show's creators knew what they were doing by opening things on a high note. The episode not only gave a glimpse of how well Alan Ritchson could portray the character's stoicism and deliver his dry humor but also established the show's gritty tone. After episode 1, the season only got better, which led to Reacher achieving the critical and commercial success it deserved.

3 "Pie"

Season 1, Episode 8

Apart from having a great beginning, Reacher season 1 also wraps things up with a satisfying and bittersweet finale. After the season's conflict reaches its peak in the penultimate installment, the finale gradually tones things down by showing how Jack Reacher must return to embracing the open road after bidding a finale farewell to his newfound friends. While Reacher's final conversation with Roscoe is a little heartbreaking, the episode lightens things up a little by showing how the Alan Ritchson character finally gets to taste Margrave's famous pie, only to conclude that it is overrated.

2 "Reacher Said Nothing"

Season 1, Episode 7

The penultimate episode in Reacher season 1 finally reveals the truth about Teale, KJ, and Picard being snitches and also shows how, despite always being ahead of the curve, the titular character, too, makes mistakes. He carefully investigates Margrave's underbelly but finds himself walking into a massive trap in season 1's episode 7. Episodes like these are immensely important for the series because they make Reacher seem more human. Without these, the Alan Ritchson character could almost seem as invincible as superheroes.

Although Reacher eventually comes out alive from the episode 7 trap, it becomes evident that he, too, can make mistakes and be outsmarted. The episode is the second-best installment in the series so far because it never leaves a dull moment, and, for a few fleeting seconds, even manages to make viewers fear for Reacher's life. While at it, it also perfectly paves the way for a gripping finale before season 1 ends its run on a well-rounded note.

1 "Unfinished Business"

Season 3, Episode 8

Reacher season 3's finale comes off as the perfect culmination of all the events in the overarching story. What makes it the best episode in the series is its white-knuckling portrayal of the showdown between Reacher and Paulie. In both seasons 1 and 2, Reacher's adversaries barely posed any threat to him in one-on-one showdowns. Paulie, in contrast, nearly kills him before Reacher combines his brain and brawn to take him down.

While the fight to death between the two giants is enough to make Reacher season 3's finale one of the best installments in the series, the episode's ending further cements its status. Before the final credits start rolling, the Alan Ritchson character hops on a Harley and rides to his next unknown destination. This and Reacher's previous conversation with Neagley establishes that even though the titular character's underlying motives may not always be in the right place, he always directs his darker tendencies in a way that serves the great good, which is all that matters.

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Reacher follows Jack Reacher, a former military police investigator, as he navigates civilian life. Without a phone and carrying minimal belongings, Reacher drifts across the country, experiencing the nation he once served, and encounters intriguing challenges along the way.

Directors

Omar Madha, Carol Banker, Julian Holmes, Lin Oeding, M.J. Bassett, Norberto Barba, Stephen Surjik, Thomas Vincent

Writers

Cait Duffy

Franchise(s)

Jack Reacher

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Action

Creator(s)

Nick Santora

Producers

Agatha Barnes, Don Granger, Marcy Ross, Scott Sullivan, Nick Santora, Lee Child, David Ellison, Dana Goldberg, Paula Wagner, Sam Hill, Derek Rappaport, Sean Ryerson, Adam Higgs, Aadrita Mukerji, Penny Cox, Bill Bost

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3

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nick santora

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