Lee Child's third Jack Reacher Book, Persuader, Reacher season 3 will continue the franchise's anthology-esque format and follow another self-contained narrative. Like seasons 1 and 2, Reacher season 3 will also unfold in a whole new setting, where the titular Alan Ritchson character will find himself embroiled in another conspiracy.
Only time will tell whether the new installment of the series will loyally adapt the Reacher season 3 will tread a similar path. Since Persuader is often touted as one of the better installments of the original book series, audiences can expect Reacher season 3 to be at par with its predecessors, if not better.
Reacher Season 3, Episodes 1-3 Release At 3 AM Eastern Time On February 20
Season 3 Is Set To Have A Total Of Eight Episodes
Viewers looking forward to Reacher season 3 will not have to wait too long since it is set to premiere on Prime Video on February 20, 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). What makes Reacher season 3's release even more exciting is that Prime Video is dropping all three of its initial episodes on February 20 itself, giving viewers the chance to dive right into the action of its opening arc and introductory story beats.
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 |
While Reacher season 3's first episode is titled "Persuader," which is the name of the book it adapts, episode 2 is named "Truckin'." Finally, season 3's third installment, which will also be available on Prime Video on February 20, is titled "Number 2 with a Bullet." After the premiere, Reacher season 3, like its predecessors, will follow a weekly release format, where each new episode will land on Prime Video every Thursday before the show ends its run with episode 8 on March 27, 2025.
How Long Reacher Season 3's Episodes Are
Reacher Season 3's Episodes Have Varying Lengths
Reacher season 3 has a total runtime of 387 minutes, with individual episodes having varying runtimes. While episode 1 is a little over the 50-minute mark, episode 2 is closer to 40 minutes. After episode 2, all subsequent ones in the season will be between the 45 and 52-minute range.
Considering the number of episodes in Reacher season 3 and the total runtime, the new installment in the series seems to have ample time to walk through all major story developments from Lee Child's Persuader. Hopefully, it will continue the Prime Video franchise's upward trajectory by living up to the high standards set by its predecessors. While it may be too soon to draw any conclusions about the new Reacher season, the book it is adapting seems to have all the right ingredients that made the series' previous installments successful.

Reacher
- Release Date
- February 3, 2022
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