After Lee Child's Persuader, Reacher season 3 begins on a strong note by initially tricking viewers into believing that something is seriously off about the titular character. However, as the story progresses, it becomes evident that Jack Reacher's strange behavior and questionable actions are all a part of an elaborate plan.
Reacher season 3's compelling opening episodes pave the way for it to improve on its predecessor, offering a more layered narrative that primarily focuses on the titular character's solitary hunt for justice. Since Reacher season 3 is not even halfway through, it may be a little too soon to draw affirmative judgments about its quality compared to the series' previous installments. However, with opening story beats in episodes 1, 2, and 3, Reacher season 3 perfectly sets the stage for episode 4, leaving viewers excited about what will happen next.
Reacher Season 3, Episode 4 Releases At 3 AM Eastern Time On February 27
Season 3 Will Be Half Done After Episode 4
Although the first three episodes of Reacher season 3 premiered on the same day on Prime Video, the show will now follow a weekly episodic format. Owing to this, only season 3's episode 4 will be released on the streamer on February 27, 2025, at 3 AM Eastern Time (12 AM Pacific Time, 5 AM Brazil Time, 8 AM UK Time, 10 AM Central European Summer Time, 1:30 PM India Standard Time, 7 PM Australia Time and 9 PM New Zealand Time). Since the episode is titled "Dominique," it can be expected to delve deeper into Jack Reacher's military history with Quinn.
Reacher Season 3 Release Schedule |
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Episode |
Title |
Release Date |
1 |
"Persuader" |
Thu, Feb 20, 2025 |
2 |
"Truckin'" |
Thu, Feb 20, 2025 |
3 |
"Number 2 with a Bullet" |
Thu, Feb 20, 2025 |
4 |
"Dominique" |
Thu, Feb 27, 2025 |
5 |
"Smackdown" |
Thu, Mar 6, 2025 |
6 |
"Smoke on the Water" |
Thu, Mar 13, 2025 |
7 |
"L.A. Story" |
Thu, Mar 20, 2025 |
8 |
"Unfinished Business" |
Thu, Mar 27, 2025 |
The opening episodes of Reacher season 3 have hinted that the titular character and Quinn have a long history. Reacher harbors some deep-seated hatred for Quinn because he harmed his military police ally, Dominique Kohl. Although the show has not yet revealed what happened to Kohl and how it connects to Quinn, season 3's episode 4's title suggests it will explore that arc of Jack Reacher's backstory. Viewers eagerly waiting to know what will happen in Reacher's quest for revenge against Quinn can tune into the show as soon as it releases based on the timings provided above.
How Long Reacher Season 3's Episodes Are
Most Episodes Are In The 45 To 54-Minute Range
Among the first three episodes of Reacher season 3, episode 3 was the longest, with a runtime of 54 minutes. Episode 1 had a slightly lower runtime of 53 minutes, while episode 2 only lasted 43 minutes. The episode, "Dominique," will be among the longest installments in the series, with a runtime of 53 minutes.
Which Book Reacher Season 3 Is Based On & How Accurate The TV Show Is
Reacher season 3 adapts one of Lee Child's best novels, with Amazon's adaptation being surprisingly faithful - aside from a few big changes.
All subsequent episodes in Reacher season 3 will have a runtime between 45 and 54 minutes, giving it enough time to cover all important character arcs and story beats from the source material. Only time will tell whether season 3 will live up to the high standards set by the Prime Video series' previous installments. However, from the looks of it, Reacher season 3 is already on the right path toward rectifying the previous installments' mistakes and etching its own identity in the overarching franchise.
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.
- Network
- Prime Video
- Cast
- Robert Patrick, JD Smith, Kelsey Falconer, Lee Villeneuve, Eli Ham, Emeka Agada, Hazel Gorin, Nathaniel Marland, Connor Laidman, Darrin Maharaj, Drew Moss, Peter Skagen, Rohan Mead, Kaz Morgan, Zachary Gallegos, Scott Barker
- Showrunner
- Nick Santora
- 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
- Main Genre
- 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
- Seasons
- 3
- Story By
- nick santora
- Streaming Service(s)
- Prime Video
- Where To Watch
- Prime Video
