Prime Video's Hit Action Series Is So Good, It's Already Renewed For 2 More Seasons

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Published May 15, 2026, 2:33 PM EDT

Cathal Gunning has been writing about movies, television, culture, and politics online and in print since 2017. He worked as a Senior Editor in Adbusters Media Foundation from 2018-2019 and wrote for WhatCulture in early 2020. He has been a Senior Features Writer for ScreenRant since 2020.

While Prime Video’s best action series has already been renewed for another two seasons, the show could last a lot longer than that, judging by the sheer amount of source material the franchise boasts. When a TV show is truly popular with audiences, it can sometimes gain a multi-season renewal even without stellar reviews. Even though Taylor Sheridan’s Neo-Western The Madison isn’t among his best-received projects, the show did manage to secure a second and third season thanks to the sheer popularity of the Paramount series.

Alongside The Boys and Invincible, Reacher is one of Prime Video’s biggest shows. The streaming service’s Lee Child adaptation follows Alan Ritchson’s title character, a fearless military veteran turned drifter who roams to a new city each season, unintentionally becomes involved in some sort of nefarious criminal cover-up, and soon must start cracking skulls to set things right. Reacher encounters a new criminal conspiracy, whether it is drug traffickers or corrupt cops, with every new setting, ensuring the show can utilize the same formula repeatedly while still always feeling fresh.

Reacher Can Last As Long As Prime Video (& Alan Ritchson) Wants It To

Alan Ritchson as Jack Reacher hitchhiking.

Each new season of Reacher is based on a book in the British author’s ongoing novel series, and Reacher season 4 will be based on 2009’s Gone Tomorrow. Set in New York, this novel sees Reacher get caught up in a complicated government conspiracy that goes all the way to the top of some powerful organizations. While Reacher season 4’s story will confirm the show’s status as one of the best action thriller shows of the last few decades, if pulled off right, it won’t spell the end of the series.

With over 30 novels in Child’s source series, there is no shortage of books for future seasons of Reacher to adapt as the show continues. Although plenty of viewers have stated that they would like to see characters from seasons 1 and 2 return in future outings, the show’s willingness to switch locations without carrying over existing characters also ensures that it is easy for newcomers to follow the story of each Reacher season without having seen the franchise’s earlier outings.

Reacher's Long-Term Future Gives Us Hope Familiar Characters Will Return

Jack Reacher (Alan Ritchson) holding up a lamp in Reacher.

This makes for a recipe for success, and means it is no surprise that Reacher has already been renewed through to its fifth season before season 4 has even debuted. Reacher’s spinoff Neagley will expand the franchise further and allow the show to tell new stories that aren’t adapted from the novels, meaning the series can experiment with new twists and turns. Thus, the franchise as a whole can balance its winning formula of adapting Child’s standalone books with a project that takes bigger narrative risks.

Of course, the news that Reacher is receiving another two seasons will likely reignite hope that the show will bring back existing characters from earlier seasons. From season 3’s Richard Beck to season 1’s Margrave PD Sergeant and former Reacher love interest Roscoe, there are plenty of existing characters that viewers would like to see more of in future seasons. However, this could mess with the episodic approach that makes Reacher’s story work for new viewers. Thus, the action thriller will need to tread carefully if Reacher’s creators do decide to bring back existing characters in future seasons 4.