Reacher‘s official streaming data confirms that it is Prime Video’s most important television IP, which potentially hints at what lies ahead for the franchise in the future. With each new season, Reacher has not only shattered viewership records on Prime Video but has also consistently landed almost unanimous acclaim from critics. After three seasons, Reacher boasts an almost perfect Rotten Tomatoes score of 96% and is all set to continue its successful momentum with its confirmed season 4.
Little has been revealed about Reacher season 4 so far. While Alan Ritchson, for obvious reasons, will reprise his role as the titular character, it has not been confirmed which Lee Child book the upcoming installment will adapt. While only time will tell what Reacher‘s creators have planned ahead for the series, the show has risen in the ranks to become Prime Video’s most valuable IP. This is proven by recent streaming data, which also seems to hint that the streamer will likely expand Reacher far beyond season 4 to be able to leverage the benefits of its virality.
Reacher Is Prime Video’s Most-Viewed TV Show By A Wide Margin
No Other Show On The Streamer Even Comes Close In Viewership
Nielsen’s ratings gathered viewership numbers from the first 35 days after a show’s release on a streaming platform. Interestingly, Netflix shows dominated this list, with 10 original series from the streamer finding their place in the top 15 most-viewed shows. Unsurprisingly, Squid Game led the chart while Adolescence came second. Most Prime Video shows could not even break into the top 40 ranks, but Reacher stood out as a rare exception — not only making it to the top shows on the list but acquiring the number 4 position.
After Reacher, the next show from Prime Video does not appear on the list until the number 42 spot, proving how important it is for the streamer. Reacher single-handedly allows Prime Video to compete with some of Netflix’s most popular franchises, reaffirming its status as Prime Video’s top flagship series. If the streamer treads carefully and effectively manages to leverage Reacher‘s popularity in the coming years, it could further solidify the show’s foothold as one of the best and longest-running modern action thrillers on television.
Reacher’s Success Is A Great Sign That It Will Continue Beyond Season 4
The Series Has An Abundance Of Source Material Content
Most modern shows barely last beyond five seasons. However, considering how valuable Reacher has been for Prime Video so far, it seems likely that it will extend well beyond season 4. The streamer has only confirmed Reacher season 4 as of now, but the original Jack Reacher book series has over 25 installments. Since each Reacher season only adapts one book from the original series, the Prime Video show seems to have an abundance of source material content.
While it seems unlikely that the show will adapt the books in a strictly linear fashion and be around for the next decade, it will undoubtedly not end its run anytime soon.
Even if Prime Video sticks to adapting the best installments from the original Jack Reacher book series, the show will have at least 10 seasons’ worth of source material content. While it seems unlikely that the show will adapt the books in a strictly linear fashion and be around for the next decade, it will undoubtedly not end its run anytime soon. Owing to this, viewers who have enjoyed the first three seasons of Reacher so far can expect it to be around for at least three more seasons if all goes well and its viewership numbers do not experience any significant declines.
The Upcoming Reacher Spinoff Could Make The Franchise Even More Popular
The Neagley Spinoff Can Be As Good As Reacher If Not Better
Viewers enjoying the show have a lot to look forward to. Apart from Reacher season 4, a Neagley spin-off show has also been confirmed, which, unlike the parent series, will follow an original storyline. Given how the Neagley spin-off is not based on any Lee Child stories, it comes with its own set of risks and creative challenges. However, the Maria Sten character has been a brilliant addition to Reacher and has also slowly grown on audiences. Her spin-off series will also mark Jack Reacher’s return in some capacity, which will ease the wait for the parent show’s next installment.
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Despite being a massive hit for Prime Video, Reacher will still bear the pressure of maintaining its overall quality as its seasons progress. Even the spin-off will have to etch its own identity while capitalizing on the popularity of the parent series. However, if both upcoming installments perform well critically and commercially, Reacher could further rise in the viewership ranks and even compete with Netflix’s most valuable television assets.
Reacher
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February 3, 2022
