HBO Max's 4-Part Action Series That Was Alan Ritchson's Reacher Audition Is One Of Its Best To Binge

Published Apr 23, 2026, 2:30 PM EDT

Titans Is A Fun DC Ride That Is Easy To Binge

Although it is certainly not a perfect superhero TV show, Titans is as good as any to binge. The overall story is relatively easy to follow, meaning it can be played in the background for an easy binge-watch on a slow weekend. For DC fans, some of the central characters are well-handled.

Ritchson's Hank Hall/Hawk is one such character, often regarded as a standout in the first three seasons of the show. The final episode containing Hawk is the second-highest rated in the show's history on IMDb. This just goes to show how much of an impact Ritchson had on Titans, during which he was cast as Reacher.

Moreover, Titans is relatively short. The show is only four seasons long, with a total of 49 episodes. This makes it significantly easier to watch than longer DC TV shows like Arrow, The Flash, and some of the others from the Arrowverse that contain many more seasons and episodes. With a strong array of DC characters and a decent story, Titans will not blow anyone looking for a genre-best story, but it is one of the best shows to binge on HBO currently.

Titans Has Massively Influenced Alan Ritchson's Career

As alluded to, Titans has influenced Alan Ritchson's career in a huge way. In 2020, Ritchson was cast as Reacher, likely because of his work as a capable leading man in the first two seasons of Titans. Hawk is not the only main superhero in Titans, but Ritchson certainly makes an impression as a likable, capable hero, which is everything Reacher needed for its central star.

Now, Reacher is heading into its fourth season and first spin-off, solidifying itself as one of the most successful franchises on Prime Video. This can only mean good things for Ritchson going forward, as Reacher continues to expand.

Going back to Titans, the show opened more doors for Ritchson as Hawk. The character appeared in other Arrowverse shows as part of big crossover events. From Supergirl to Legends of Tomorrow, Ritchson appeared as Hawk in the "Crisis on Infinite Earths" storyline. Even in 2026, DC fans are looking for a way to bring Ritchson back into the fold, as Hawk or a new hero entirely.

Ritchson has been one of the more prominent fan choices for the DCU's Batman, with the actor himself campaigning for this role. Whether it happens remains to be seen, but it is a testament to Ritchson's star quality that big sections of the DC fanbase want him as The Dark Knight.

Clearly, the actor has made a big impression on wider audiences thanks to his work in Reacher, which all started with Titans. How big Ritchson's future will be remains to be seen, but it is hard to imagine it fizzling out. As such, an easy binge-watch of Titans may be perfect for right now.