Alan Ritchson is having a moment. After a string of streaming hits, the actor has once again proven his star power with the explosive return of Reacher. The fourth season of Prime Video's action juggernaut has officially reclaimed the platform's No. 1 spot, and it did so in record time—just two days after its premiere.
This latest triumph adds to what's been a phenomenal year for Ritchson. In January, he headlined Netflix's sci-fi actioner War Machine, which pulled in an estimated 150 million views and became one of the streamer's biggest original films ever. A sequel was quickly greenlit. He also kept the momentum going with Guy Ritchie's The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare, co-starring Henry Cavill, and even saw the 2024 faith-based drama Ordinary Angels—which holds a stellar 98% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes—get a second life on Netflix in July. But now, Ritchson is back to doing what he does best: playing the hulking, quick-witted Jack Reacher.
The series, based on Lee Child's bestselling novels, first premiered in 2022 and instantly turned Ritchson into a household name. Its success was a long-awaited vindication for fans of the books, who had been disappointed by the two Tom Cruise-led theatrical films. The TV adaptation's faithful portrayal of the character—both in size and attitude—won over audiences and critics alike, and the show has maintained a stellar 95% critics' score on Rotten Tomatoes. The consensus for Season 4 reads: "Reacher maintains its formula for maximum entertainment, serving more brawn, enough narrative brains, and always the right amount of Alan Ritchson to keep the operation up and running for seasons to come."
According to FlixPatrol, Reacher is now the No. 1 show on Prime Video both domestically and worldwide, dethroning holdover hits like Sterling Point and Off Campus. This is a particularly impressive feat given the show had already spent over 200 days on the platform's top-10 chart between seasons. The new season's rapid ascent underscores the enduring appeal of the character and Ritchson's commanding performance.
For fans of the genre, this is a golden age of action television. Taylor Sheridan's Lioness recently returned for its third season on Paramount+, catering to a similar audience. But Reacher remains the king of the streaming action hill. If you're looking for more Prime Video gems, check out our list of underrated miniseries or dive into the sci-fi brilliance of The Expanse. And for a trip down memory lane, see how Ritchson's earlier work, like the 2014 TMNT film, has been surprisingly popular on streaming.
With Reacher Season 4 now dominating the charts, it's clear that Ritchson has solidified his place among the foremost action stars of the streaming era. Whether he's cracking skulls or cracking wise, audiences can't get enough. And with the show's consistent quality and fan devotion, it's safe to say that Jack Reacher will be a fixture on Prime Video for seasons to come.
