Reacher is an action crime thriller drama series developed by Nick Santora. Based on Lee Child‘s Jack Reacher novels, the Prime Video series follows the titular character, a former U.S. Army military police major, as he roams nomadically across the United States and gets embroiled in numerous dangerous situations; but because of his incredible detective skills and great fighting skills, he always brings the criminals to justice. Reacher stars Alan Ritchson in the lead role, with Malcolm Goodwin, Willa Fitzgerald, Chris Webster, Bruce McGill, Maria Sten, and Serinda Swan starring in supporting roles. So, if you loved the great action, thrilling stories, and compelling characters in Reacher, here are some similar shows you should check out next.
Man on Fire (Netflix)
Man on Fire is an action thriller series created by Kyle Killen. Based on A.J. Quinnell’s 1980 novel of the same name, the Netflix series follows John Creasy, a former U.S. Army Special Forces Captain struggling with PTSD as he is hired by a friend as security in Brazil. When a bomb kills Creasy’s friend and his family except for his teenage daughter, Creasy decides to go after the people responsible while trying to save the daughter. Man on Fire stars Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, Billie Boullet, Scoot McNairy, Alice Braga, and Bobby Cannavale.
The Terminal List: Dark Wolf (Prime Video)
The Terminal List: Dark Wolf is a conspiracy action thriller series co-created by Jack Carr and David DiGilio. Based on the characters from Carr’s 2018 novel The Terminal List, the Prime Video series follows Ben Edwards as he is kicked out of the Navy SEALs and joins the CIA but soon finds himself delving deeper into the dark side of warfare. The Terminal List: Dark Wolf stars Taylor Kitsch, Tom Hopper, Chris Pratt, Dar Salim, Luke Hemsworth, and Robert Wisdom.
Hap and Leonard (AMC+ & Rent on Prime Video)
Hap and Leonard is a mystery crime drama and dark comedy series co-developed by Jim Mickle and Nick Damici. Based on Joe R. Lansdale’s characters of the same name, the SundanceTV series follows best friends Hap and Leonard, who join hands with Hap’s ex-wife Trudy to get their hands on big money, but their plans are made complicated by dangerous individuals. Hap and Leonard stars James Purefoy, Michael K. Williams, Jimmi Simpson, Bill Sage, Christina Hendricks, and Pollyanna McIntosh.
Lioness (Paramount+ & Rent on Prime Video)
Lioness is a spy-action thriller drama series created by Taylor Sheridan. The Paramount+ series follows Joe McNamara, a CIA case officer and the head of the Lioness program, which recruits women to infiltrate dangerous groups threatening the peace of the United States. Lioness stars Zoe Saldana, Laysla De Oliveira, Dave Annable, Jill Wagner, LaMonica Garrett, and James Jordan.
Justified (Hulu, Disney+, & Rent on Prime Video)
Justified is a neo-Western crime drama series developed by Graham Yost. Based on the 2012 novel titled Fire in the Hole and the works of author Elmore Leonard, the FX series follows the story of US Marshal Raylan Givens, a lawman with his own brand of justice, as he is ordered to go back to his hometown to catch a dangerous outlaw, Boyd Crowder. Justified stars Timothy Olyphant in the lead role, with Walton Goggins, Joelle Carter, Jacob Pitts, Natalie Zea, Erica Tazel, Nick Searcy, Jere Burns, and Damon Herriman starring in supporting roles.
Shooter (Tubi & Rent on Prime Video)
Shooter is an action thriller drama series developed by John Hlavin. Based on the first three novels in the Bob Lee Swagger novel series by author Stephen Hunter, the USA Network series follows the story of Bob, a retired Marine Gunnery Sergeant as he is recruited to stop the assassination of the President of the United States, but he soon finds out that he is being framed for the assassination and now he must go on the run to find evidence which will exonerate him. Shooter stars Ryan Phillippe in the lead role, with Shantel VanSanten, Cynthia Addai-Robinson, Eddie McClintock, Omar Epps, David Marciano, and Tom Sizemore starring in supporting roles.
The Punisher (Disney+ & Rent on Prime Video)
The Punisher is an action crime thriller drama series created by Steve Lightfoot. Based on the Marvel Comics character of the same name created by Gerry Conway, John Romita Sr., and Ross Andru, the Netflix series follows the story of Frank Castle, a vigilante who comes across a conspiracy because of which his wife and kids were killed. Now, he must exact his revenge with the help of his best friend, Billy Russo, and a former NSA analyst. The Punisher stars Jon Bernthal in the lead role, with Amber Rose Revah, Ben Barnes, Floriana Lima, Jason R. Moore, and Giorgia Whigham starring in supporting roles.
The Terminal List (Prime Video)
The Terminal List is an action conspiracy thriller series created by David DiGilio. Based on the 2018 novel by Jack Carr, the same author, the Prime Video series follows the story of Lieutenant Commander Reece, who comes home with conflicting memories after his platoon is ambushed during a covert mission. Soon, he finds some evidence pointing to a larger conspiracy that puts his life and the lives of his loved ones in danger. The Terminal List stars Chris Pratt in the lead role, with Constance Wu, Taylor Kitsch, Riley Keough, Arlo Mertz, and Jeanne Tripplehorn starring in supporting roles.
Banshee (HBO Max & Rent on Prime Video)
Banshee is an action crime thriller series created by Jonathan Tropper and David Schickler. The Cinemax series follows the story of Lucas Hood, an enigmatic swindler, as he takes over the identity of a murdered sheriff and moves to a small town in Pennsylvania, where his former partner-in-crime has made a new life for herself. As he spends some time in the town he begins liking the job of the sheriff and tries to leave his life of crime behind. Banshee stars Antony Starr and Ivana Miličević in the lead roles, with Lili Simmons, Trieste Kelly Dunn, Matthew Rauch, Hoon Lee, Ryann Shane, Tom Pelphrey, and Ulrich Thomsen starring in supporting roles.
Tom Clancy’s Jack Ryan (Prime Video)
Tom Clancy’s Jack Ryan is a spy action-thriller series created by Carlton Cuse and Graham Roland. Based on the characters created by author Tom Clancy, the Prime Video series follows the story of Jack Ryan, a former U.S. Marine now working as a CIA analyst, as he picks up on some strange international transactions that some radical people might use. Tom Clancy’s Jack Ryan stars John Krasinski in the lead role, with Wendell Pierce, Abbie Cornish, Dina Shihabi, Ali Suliman, and Michael Kelly starring in supporting roles.
The Old Man (Hulu & Rent on Prime Video)
The Old Man is an action thriller drama series created by Jonathan E. Steinberg and Robert Levine. Based on the 2017 thriller novel of the same name by author Thomas Perry, the FX series follows the story of Dan Chase, a former CIA operative living off the grid, as the manhunt for him begins, led by the FBI’s Harold Harper, who has a connection with Dan. The Old Man stars Jeff Bridges in the lead role, with John Lithgow, Alia Shawkat, Amy Brenneman, Bill Heck, Leem Lubany, Jessica Parker Kennedy, and Rowena King starring in supporting roles.
Bosch (Prime Video)
Bosch is a police procedural crime thriller series developed by Eric Overmyer. Based on the Harry Bosch novel series by author Michael Connelly, the Prime Video series follows the story of Harry Bosch, a former special forces officer now working as a homicide detective in the LAPD as he faces many challenges during his relentless pursuit of murderers and criminals. Bosch stars Titus Welliver in the lead role, with Jamie Hector, Amy Aquino, Lance Reddick, Annie Wersching, Jason Gedrick, Sarah Clarke, and Madison Lintz starring in supporting roles.
Tracker (Paramount+, Pluto TV & Rent on Prime Video)
Tracker is an action drama series developed by Ben H. Winters. Based on the 2019 novel titled The Never Game by author Jeffrey Deaver, the CBS series follows the story of Colter Shaw, a lone-wolf survivalist, as he roams around the country as a reward seeker and uses his expert tracking skills to help new people he meets during his journey. Tracker stars Justin Hartley in the lead role with Jensen Ackles, Fiona Rene, Robin Weigert, Abby McEnany, Eric Graise, and Melissa Roxburgh starring in supporting roles.
The Night Agent (Netflix)
The Night Agent is a conspiracy action thriller series created by Shawn Ryan. Based on the 2019 novel of the same name by author Matthew Quirk, the Netflix series follows the story of FBI Agent Peter Sutherland as he begins working at the White House as a Night Agent and soon finds himself embroiled in a vast conspiracy involving a mole at the highest levels of the United States Government. Peter is soon declared a traitor and hunted by the authorities while protecting former tech CEO Rose Larking, who’s also being hunted by assassins. The Night Agent stars Gabriel Basso and Luciane Buchanan in the lead roles, with Fola Evans-Akingbola, Sarah Desjardins, Eve Harlow, Phoenix Raei, Enrique Murciano, Hong Chau, and D.B. Woodside starring in supporting roles.