Reacher's fourth season sets viewership record
Since its debut in 2022, Reacher has become a popular action series on Prime Video. Starring Alan Ritchson as the military police officer created by Lee Child, the show continues to draw Prime Video subscribers. According to Amazon's data, the fourth season attracted over 66 million viewers in its first 28 days, making it one of the most-watched original seasons in Prime Video's history. This success has led to the renewal of the series for a sixth season, even though the fifth season is still being filmed.Filming progress and release timeline for season 5
On the social media platform Threads, Alan Ritchson humorously responded to fan questions about the release date of season 5. He avoided giving an exact date but joked it would be "in ten years or less." However, he confirmed that more than half of the filming for season 5 is already completed. Production began on July 21 and could end as early as December 2026. For comparison, the fourth season was filmed between June and November 2025 and released in August 2026. If Prime Video follows a similar schedule, season 5 could arrive as early as September 2027, though this is not yet officially confirmed.New story and cast for season 5
For season 5, Reacher will adapt Welcome to Mother's Rest (Make Me), the twentieth novel by Lee Child, published in 2015. This book is considered one of the darkest in the series. Alan Ritchson will work with new on-screen partners, including Amanda Ip, Jay Baruchel, Ciara Bravo, and Kevin Durand. The series continues to expand the Reacher universe, with new characters and stories being introduced.Spin-off series continues with new season
A spin-off series, Neagley, which focuses on Jack Reacher's former colleague turned private detective, began production on September 16. The show has already been renewed for a second season. In the meantime, the first four seasons of Reacher are available on Prime Video for viewers to watch.
