TommyGavin 790 Posted February 13, 2022 I never got around to read any of the Lee Child written Reacher books. I binged watched the series on Prime last night. Pretty good series. When I finish Vince Flynn books I might start Lee Child’s books. Seems to be similar characters (Jack/Mitch) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Djgb13 2,339 Posted February 13, 2022 From what I hear (never read the books either) it’s almost spot on to the books. Heard good things about it and recommended it to my dad. He loves it and said Tom Cruises Jack Reacher was a wuss compared to this one Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DonS 3,291 Posted February 13, 2022 A friend of mine also recommended this show. Will add it to the queue. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TimmySmith 2,782 Posted February 13, 2022 Read 1 or 2 of them. Really liked the Tom Cruise film. Haven't started the series yet but am going to. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cloaca du jour 2,146 Posted February 13, 2022 Excellent show...hope they do all the books!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nobody 2,541 Posted February 13, 2022 This show couldn't be dumber, but it scratches the itch for mindless action and comedy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DonS 3,291 Posted February 13, 2022 Waiting for the "Spermoff: Reach-Around" thread... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Herbivore 1,112 Posted February 14, 2022 I liked the books. Easy to read on the beach or plane. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TommyGavin 790 Posted February 14, 2022 3 hours ago, Herbivore said: I liked the books. Easy to read on the beach or plane. There is so many. Have to read them in order ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Herbivore 1,112 Posted February 14, 2022 6 hours ago, TommyGavin said: There is so many. Have to read them in order ? No, probably read like 8 of them, in random order. Don't remember needing to. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MDC 7,099 Posted March 30, 2022 Just binge watched Season 1. It was ridiculous and awesome. My wife and I laughed through every episode. Loved it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike Honcho 5,065 Posted March 30, 2022 On 2/13/2022 at 4:10 PM, nobody said: This show couldn't be dumber, but it scratches the itch for mindless action and comedy. So, it's like the Geek Club? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bill E. 703 Posted March 30, 2022 Read most of them (20 or so.) Michael Connelly's Bosch books and Netflix series were 10X better. Read/watch those before Reacher books/series. Lee Child turned the book series over to his brother to write starting the 2020 book (Sentinel I think). It was readable until halfway through when we find that the villains killing people are Russian spies trying to acquire software so they can steal another presidential election. Of course the FBI turns to Jack Reacher for help. I stopped reading at that point and did not buy the next one. Now it seems even Reacher went woke. It got terrible reviews for writing/woke plot. Amazon's first 5000 reviews before the book came out were 4-5 stars then the readers starting leaving real review and it tanked. The first 20 or so books were pretty good though especially the earlier ones. The TV series is ok. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DonS 3,291 Posted March 30, 2022 1 hour ago, MDC said: Just binge watched Season 1. It was ridiculous and awesome. My wife and I laughed through every episode. Loved it. That blonde gal's perky little tittays weren't too shabby either. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wiffleball 4,788 Posted March 30, 2022 I have a man crush. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MDC 7,099 Posted December 15, 2023 Season 2 premiers tonight! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squistion 1,930 Posted December 15, 2023 On 2/13/2022 at 10:11 AM, TommyGavin said: I never got around to read any of the Lee Child written Reacher books. I binged watched the series on Prime last night. Pretty good series. When I finish Vince Flynn books I might start Lee Child’s books. Seems to be similar characters (Jack/Mitch) The books are all pretty good and don't have to be read in order. Haven't read the latest (saw it at the market) and didn't pick it up as the one before was not very good and the first I didn't really care for. (sorry can't remember the titles). Reacher had the potential of being a great movie franchise, but the 5-7 Tom Cruise was simply not believable as the 6-5, 220-to-250-pound Reacher. Alan Ritchson comes fairly close to how Reacher is portrayed in the books, but not as dark, cerebral and intimidating as I've pictured the character. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Red White and Blue 81 Posted February 26 First 3 episodes of Season 3 are stupid fun. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BufordT 425 Posted February 26 1 minute ago, Red White and Blue said: First 3 episodes of Season 3 are stupid fun. Good way to put it. Not the best writing, not the best acting but still a very good watch. 4 out of 5 stars for s3 so far. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squistion 1,930 Posted March 10 This is the Jack Reacher I pictured from the books. Alan Ritchson seems to have grown into the role (maybe he started reading the books too). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Drizzay 696 Posted March 10 On 2/13/2022 at 4:20 PM, DonS said: Waiting for the "Spermoff: Reach-Around" thread... Reach Jacker Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MDC 7,099 Posted March 10 16 minutes ago, squistion said: This is the Jack Reacher I pictured from the books. Alan Ritchson seems to have grown into the role (maybe he started reading the books too). You think Alan Ritchson can read? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squistion 1,930 Posted March 10 1 minute ago, MDC said: You think Alan Ritchson can read? Oh, yeah, I've seen interviews with on a couple of late night shows (Jimmy Kimmel and Colbert, I think, can't remember). He doesn't come across as a Rhodes Scholar or a MENSA member, but he seems a fairly intelligent guy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
