If you’ve ever found yourself glued to the screen as Jack Reacher cracks skulls and solves mysteries with a mix of brute force and razor-sharp deduction, you’re not alone. “Reacher” has become a juggernaut for Amazon Prime Video, blending action, intrigue, and a no-nonsense hero ripped straight from Lee Child’s novels. But what do you do when you’ve gone through all the episodes and you’re craving your next fix of wiseguy justice? Here are the top 10 shows to binge-watch if you’re craving more Reacher-type thrills.
1. The Old Man
FX’s “The Old Man” is a masterclass in tension and character work. Jeff Bridges stars as Dan Chase, a former CIA man whose quiet retirement is disrupted when his past comes knocking. Like Reacher, Chase is a tough-guy hero with a dark past, but “The Old Man” cranks up the secrets and emotional suspense. With John Lithgow and Alia Shawkat joining the fray, this series delivers white-knuckle excitement and a hero who can outthink—and outfight—anyone in his path.
2. The Terminal List
Amazon is good at reimagining gruff-guy novels, and “The Terminal List” is no exception. Chris Pratt stars as a Navy SEAL seeking revenge after a conspiracy had destroyed his life. The series is full of military action and sinister plotting, drawing similarities to Reacher’s combination of brains and muscle. While Reacher’s sporadic, snarky sense of humor is hit-or-miss, “The Terminal List” is straight gristle, which is the perfect choice for thriller enthusiasts who like their thrillers extra potent.
3. Sherlock
If the detective vibe of Reacher is what hooks you, BBC’s “Sherlock” is a must-watch. Benedict Cumberbatch’s modern-day Holmes is a genius of deduction, a master of wit whose intellect is matched only by the sharpness of his wit. While the action is more cerebral than brawny, the witty puzzles and electric chemistry between Holmes and Watson scratch the same itch as Reacher’s detective escapades.
4. Banshee
“Banshee” is pure, uncut adrenaline. Antony Starr (now infamous as Homelander in “The Boys”) plays a former convict who assumes the identity of a small-town sheriff. The result? Chaos, brutal fight scenes, and some of television’s most fantastic action scenes ever. If you’re a fan of Reacher’s small-town chaos and knuckle-busting justice, “Banshee” is a wild ride you can’t afford to miss.
5. Hap and Leonard
For a Southern-fried take on crime and friendship, “Hap and Leonard” is a secret treasure. Adapted from Joe R. Lansdale’s series of novels, it centers on two unlikely buddies—one a conscientious objector, the other a Vietnam War vet—who blunder into crime in 1980s Texas. It uses each season to adapt a different novel, much as “Reacher” does, and the show’s dark wit and eccentric characters make it a winner.
6. Justified
Timothy Olyphant’s Raylan Givens is the lawman you’d want on your side—or not, if you’re on the wrong side of the law. “Justified” is a modern Western set in Kentucky, where Givens dispenses justice with a quick draw and even quicker wit. The show’s blend of Southern charm, sharp dialogue, and season-long mysteries makes it a spiritual cousin to “Reacher.”
7. Tom Clancy’s Jack Ryan
If you can’t see enough of smart, capable heroes by the name of Jack, “Tom Clancy’s Jack Ryan” is a must. John Krasinski’s interpretation of the legendary CIA analyst injects global stakes and high-octane action into the franchise, with a different international conspiracy being unwrapped each season. Though Jack Ryan is a desk jockey rather than a brawler, procedural investigation and indefatigable pursuit of justice will make your Reacher-loving heart feel at home.
8. Bosch
“Bosch” is where Amazon’s affair with crime novels started. Harry Bosch, played by Titus Welliver, is a tenacious LAPD detective who operates on his own terms. The gritty realism, layered cases, and atmospheric Los Angeles setting of the show make it an ideal choice for anyone who adores Reacher’s lone-wolf style of justice.
9. Dare Me
This one’s for Willa Fitzgerald fans, the actress who plays Roscoe Conklin in “Reacher.” Fitzgerald stars in the short-lived but stylish series “Dare Me,” a dark thriller/those-are n’t-teens teen drama set at a high school where there are secrets and murder beneath the surface. It may have only been on for a single season, but it’s a stylish, underrated gem.
10. Blood Drive
If you want to catch Alan Ritchson (Reacher himself) in a completely different, gloriously campy role, watch “Blood Drive.” This Syfy series is a grindhouse future with cars powered by human blood, and each episode is more outrageous than the last, with new and outlandish challenges. Ritchson stars as a veteran cop pushed into a murderous race, and the show’s campy, action-packed sensibility is a far cry from Reacher—but no less fun.
Each of these programs takes a slice of what makes “Reacher” so popular—either the solitary-goon hero, the convoluted mysteries, or the heart-stopping action. Jump in, and binge away.