Jack Reacher
Jack Reacher is the protagonist of a series of crime thriller novels by British author Lee Child, a 2012 film adaptation, its 2016 sequel, and a television series on Amazon Prime Video. In the stories, Jack Reacher was a major in the US Army's military police. After leaving the army, Reacher roamed the United States, taking odd jobs investigating suspicious and dangerous situations.
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| First appearance | Killing Floor (1997) |
| Created by | Lee Child |
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| Nickname | Reacher |
| Gender | Male |
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| Nationality | American |
As of 24 October 2023 there are 28 novels and short stories in the Reacher series. Four of the novels were adapted for cinema and television. Two of the adaptations are films starring Tom Cruise as Reacher: Jack Reacher (2012) from the ninth novel, One Shot, and Jack Reacher: Never Go Back (2016) from the eighteenth novel, Never Go Back. The third adaption, Reacher, is a television series on Amazon Prime Video, starring Alan Ritchson.
The first season which is adapted from the first novel, Killing Floor, premiered on February 4, 2022. The second season (from Bad Luck and Trouble), premiered December 14, 2023. The series was renewed for a third season.