The fourth season of the Prime Video series Reacher ended on September 16 with the airing of its final episode, leaving fans of action and combat plots somewhat unsatisfied. The upcoming fifth season is expected to start filming soon and will be based on the 20th book in the series, Welcome to Mother's Rest – Make Me, written by author Lee Child. In this story, the character of Reacher, played by Alan Ritchson, will find himself in a small Midwestern town called Mother's Rest. There, he will encounter unusual local customs and help detective Michelle Chang in her search for her missing partner. Lee Child described the plot as one of the most violent he has ever written. When asked by the media outlet Collider, he said, "I don't know how they will adapt this plot, because it's a brutal plot. Honestly, it's a really disgusting story. It's not meant to be discovered by families, and I don't know what they will do with the crime at the center of the story." His comments suggest that the story may be difficult to adapt for television, especially with its intense and graphic content. Alan Ritchson, who portrays Reacher, recently expressed his desire to continue pushing the limits of realism and violence in the series. He aims to create a more intense and immersive experience for viewers. However, fans will have to wait until the end of 2027 before they can watch the fifth season of Reacher on Prime Video. This delay may be due to the complexity of adapting the violent and disturbing plot, as well as the need for thorough production and post-production processes.