Alan Ritchson's 3-Part Breakout Series Is Getting Removed From Netflix Soon

A cult-favorite series starring Alan Ritchson will soon no longer be available on Netflix.

Having been a working actor for a couple of decades now, Ritchson made his acting debut playing Aquaman/Arthur Curry on The CW's Smallville. Since then, he has starred in multiple projects on the small and big screen, becoming a recognizable face. As he was building his portfolio well into the 2020s, Ritchson found his most prominent role in Prime Video's Reacher, playing the titular character, Jack Reacher.

Three seasons of the crime thriller based on Lee Child's novels, Ritchson is now a household name. Being in the series paved the way for him to expand his portfolio, as he also appeared in films, such as Fast X, The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare, and most recently, Netflix's War Machine. He's set to be in a string of upcoming films, including Runner and The Man with the Bag, all while waiting for Reacher season 4 to hit Prime Video. Long before he catapulted into stardom, his original break-out role was in a niche 2010 sitcom, which is now about to leave Netflix.

Per What's On Netflix, Blue Mountain State is officially leaving Netflix on May 2. The sitcom, created by Chris Romano and Eric Falconer, and produced by Lionsgate, ran for three seasons on Spike, which has been rebranded to Paramount Network. In the comedy, Ritchson played Kevin "Thad" Devlin Castle, the team's linebacker. Darin Brooks and Romano also starred as Alex Moran and Sammy Cacciatore. Aside from the TV series, the sequel film, Blue Mountain State: The Rise of Thadland, is also leaving the streamer, albeit a day early on May 1.

For context, Blue Mountain State put the American university life at the center of its storytelling, with college football playing a big part in its storytelling. Beyond that, the sitcom also tackled the wilder side of things, portraying wild partying, binge-drinking, and hazing. During its original run on Spike, it had a small but devoted following, but ever since it became widely available to stream on Netflix, it started to reach a broader audience, growing its popularity that led to the development of a revival over a decade since it wrapped up. No release date has yet been confirmed for the next season of Blue Mountain State, but all three of its primary characters are all expected to return.

While fans wait for what comes next in Blue Mountain State, Ritchson has a busy year ahead, with the rest of 2026 likely going to be devoted to doing the press rounds for Reacher season 4 and its very first spinoff, Neagley. Both shows are expected to premiere on Prime Video in the next few months, although no exact date has been confirmed. After that, perhaps Alan Ritchson can finally start working on the Blue Mountain State sequel, allowing it to come out sooner rather than later.

After making himself known for being an action star, it would be an interesting change of pace for Alan Ritchson when he reprises Thad again. It's curious how his performance will differ from his original one, considering how long it has been since the Spike sitcom. Still, it's an exciting new way for the actor to flex his acting muscles.