NBC has a long history of dominating the cop procedural genre, and the network is clearly looking to keep that streak alive. After the recent debut of Line of Fire, a family detective drama that's drawn comparisons to CBS's Blue Bloods, and with the highly anticipated The Rockford Files reboot starring David Boreanaz on the horizon, NBC is already scouting its next big hit. That next project appears to be Worth, a new detective drama now officially in development.
Worth comes from writer and executive producer Mike Diliberti, known for penning the script to Ben Stiller's action-comedy 30 Minutes or Less and for directing his feature debut, Bad Man (2025). The series centers on Will Worth, a decorated Army Ranger described as "a brash war hero turned bestselling author and pop-culture celebrity." Tired of the glamorous life, Worth returns to his hometown of Nashville to put his military skills to use solving crimes, essentially giving the character a Jack Reacher-style makeover.
The project carries serious genre credibility thanks to the involvement of Jack Carr, the bestselling author behind the James Reece novels that inspired Prime Video's hit military thriller The Terminal List. Carr, himself a Navy SEAL turned writer, will serve as an executive producer on Worth, bringing the same gritty realism and action pedigree that made The Terminal List a global phenomenon. His presence is a strong signal that NBC is aiming for a show with both commercial appeal and authentic military flavor.
Joining Carr on the producing team is Jake Coburn, who is also developing another procedural for NBC, Gatsby, a modern take on F. Scott Fitzgerald's classic novel. With such heavyweight talent attached, Worth is shaping up to be a major player in NBC's upcoming slate.
For fans of The Terminal List, the news of Carr's involvement is especially exciting. The Prime Video series, starring Chris Pratt, has become one of the platform's most rewatchable shows, consistently holding its own against longer-running titles. Season 2, based on the book True Believer, arrived in October to even stronger reviews, and the franchise is far from over. Showrunner David DiGilio recently told Collider that plans are in motion for more prequels, sequels, and an adaptation of Savage Son, which has already been confirmed as the basis for Season 3.
With Worth in development, NBC is clearly betting that Carr's unique blend of military expertise and storytelling will translate to network television. The show has the potential to fill the void left by other procedurals and offer viewers a fresh take on the genre. As the project moves forward, fans can expect more details about casting and production, but the early buzz is already promising.
In the meantime, those looking for their next detective fix might want to check out some detective dramas that redefine the genre. And for those eager to see more of Chris Pratt's James Reece, the Terminal List Season 3 confirmation is certainly good news.
Stay tuned for updates on Worth as NBC continues to build its future lineup. With Carr at the helm, this could be the network's next big procedural hit.
