AReacherspinoff centered on a fan favorite character is in development at Prime Video, as the streamer seeks to turn the popular action series into a franchise. Based on theJack Reacherbook series by Lee Child, each season follows its titular character investigating a new conspiracy, going head-to-head with people trying to harm him and others he cares about. The show has been a major success for Prime Video, with season 2 becoming its Number 1 title worldwide upon premiere.Reacherseason 3wrapped filming in July 2024, based on Child’s seventh book in the series,Persuader.
According toDeadline,a spinoff titledNeagleyis in development with the streaming service, following Reacher’s former military partner and current investigative assistant Frances Neagley. The show would see Maria Sten reprise her role as the security expert, withReachershowrunner Nick Santora teaming up with Nicholas Wootton (Prison Break) to co-run the spinoff. The show will be produced by Amazon MGM Studios, Skydance Television, and CBS Studios.
Santora, Wootton, and Child will serve as executive producersalongside Don Granger and Lisa Kunner. Other executive producers attached via Skydance Television include David Ellison, Dana Goldberg, and Matt Thunell, while Niko Fernandez, Carolyn Harris, and Kenny Madrid will also be involved through Skydance. Nothing has been revealed aboutNeagleyas of writing, other than the show is being fast-tracked, meaning a formal announcement from Prime Video could arrive soon.
What Neagley’s New Spinoff Means For The Reacher Franchise
Reacher’s Universe Is About To Expand
WhileReacherseason 2 endedwith the titular character going off on his own,Neagley has already been confirmed to return in season 3.This announcement established how dynamic the duo have become, justifying the case for aNeagleyspinoff series. Prime Video is no stranger to expanding its most successful originals, such asThe Boys’ongoing spinoffGen Valongside two forthcoming shows. The streamer has also been embracing action thrillers in its lineup, such as an upcomingThe Terminal Listprequel andCross, based on James Patterson’sAlex Crossnovel series.
Neagley’s Most Obvious Reacher Season 3 Role Would Be A Huge Disappointment
Neagley will return for Reacher season 3 but despite not appearing in the source book, there is an obvious if disappointing way to insert her into it.
While the action levels ofNeagleyremain unclear as of writing, it will likely have a similar high-octane mood as the main show, albeit with a spin that makes it unique to the title character. Characters fromReachermay also appear, including Alan Ritchson himself or other members of the 110th Special Investigators Unit. Despite this lack of concrete information,Prime Video clearly values the universe of Child’s work, wanting to expand it in original directions thanks to the success of the flagship series.
What We Think Of Neagley Getting Her Own Reacher Spinoff
Reacher Could Be The Action Franchise Prime Video’s Been Looking For
With Prime Video vying for an action franchise, such as their attempt with the negatively-receivedCitadel,Neagleymight be just what the streamer needs to scaffold a shared universe of espionage-like TV shows. However, one big element ofReacherseason 2’s success was the central duo, who play off one another so well it’s hard to imagine either without the other. If Ritchson isn’t poised to appear in the spinoff, though, it can reveal how well Sten’s character can hold the screen on her own.
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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.
