'Reacher' Interviews | Alan Ritchson, Malcolm Goodwin, Willa Fitzgerald and Lee Child

[@captain7492]

This is one of the best series Amazon has ever made!

[@calimack716]

By far!!!

[@anthonydeakin3834]

Definitely, we need more and quick.

[@telboy1965]

Absolutely top notch 👍

[@johnddwyer]

I couldn't agree more.

[@juk275]

Completely agree with you, this is up there with The Boys & Invincible for me!

[@wanderingwade8877]

The series is like a page turner. There are only 8 episodes and I watched them all in one sitting. It's a great show.

[@umpus]

Lol its called binging.

[@alexandervoidacoustic5707]

YES

[@RotGolem]

Same. "Let's watch a couple episodes this evening and go to sleep..." and finished watching the whole series till 3 AM. Yeeech the morning after I was NOT the definition of high performance at work.

[@frankbolger3969]

Tripwire is the best in the book series. I hope they do it soon. It has the nastiest villain.

[@umpus]

@@frankbolger3969 I can't get into the TV show. Reacher is the only good character. Everyone else is bland af.

[@familycorvette]

Finley is one of the most complex, developed characters I've ever seen on screen - he's like a real person. I put it all down to Malcolm Goodwin. Great show!

[@MrSparkula]

I didn’t want to like him and ended up loving him. Malcom Goodwin was phenomenal! Such a great cast!

[@shenmisheshou7002]

I thought Finley was the most well done character in the show. Ritchson looks the part of Reacher from the book, but I thought his acting was so-so. Yeah, Goodwin did a great job. I would rather see a show based on his future than another Reacher with Ritchson. I just could not help but think all of the emphasis was on Reacher's size and power, and little else. I doubt I would watch season 2.

[@rhymingreason]

@@shenmisheshou7002 The first scene where Reacher de-escalates the domestic outside the cafe by *staring blankly* I thought the same thing... the exchange didn't feel real, just scripted - and that's not what you want! No idea the order of filming, but for me, Ritchson eventually gave Reacher a good mix of strong stoicism and charisma which was exactly what you want from the character. Overall great casting, IMO.

[@shenmisheshou7002]

@@rhymingreason I will be honest and say that I was not that big a fan pf the Killing Floor book (the only one I read) but I decided to give the series a try and I just struggled to develop any investment in the Reacher character (and I was unable to in the book either), but at least some of that I attribute to the actor's performance. It wasn't a bad performance, but it just did not make me want to invest any emotion into him. Malcolm Goodwin by comparison, made me want to root for him in his role of Oscar Finlay. Willa Fitzgerald was decently good as Rosco, but *Goodwin gave the performance that kept me watching* . I would love to see a spinoff maybe with him and Fitzgerald.

[@TheLincolnrailsplitt]

Finely was superbly cast. Malcolm Godwin performance was extremely compelling. 👏

[@JACathcart5181]

This cast is amazing. Alan IS Reacher, Malcolm is absolutely KILLING it and Willa has just the right amount of spunk, professionalism and charm. Amazon's best series to date.

[@lancetruong4957]

You do know that Willa won't be back for season 2 which is unfortunate.

[@JACathcart5181]

@@lancetruong4957 Neither will Malcolm. Aside from Neagley and maybe a couple of others, Reacher books don't have a continuous cast of characters. Still, Willa and Malcolm deserve a lot of credit for crushing it.

[@domenicpolsoni8370]

The three of them had phenomenal chemistry. I couldn't imagine anyone else playing these characters. Well done!

[@kennyzraht5804]

They need to bring Roscoe back!

[@zachreacts744]

Alan was absolutely perfect as Reacher! It really felt like the character came to life

[@manavsridharan3811]

It just shows when the original writer is involved with the show. Just the quality of the writing, the characters, everything shines

[@JEEPDadXJ]

As former law enforcement and an ARMY Veteran, I critique these characters hard. I've read all the books too and was very disappointed with the Tom Cruise versions but Alan and crew did a great job bringing this to life. The hand to hand fighting is great, weapon usage is good, I could nitpick a few things but I'll save that for boring someone else. The dynamics of getting the interactions of the characters was crucial and they pulled it off. Season 2, Die Trying!

[@marciaadamson7032]

By any chance do you read books by Mark Greaney? Excellent writer!!

[@bluv6430]

I haven't read his but my late father is author Don Davis who wrote the New York Times best selling sniper series with Marine Corps sniper Jack Coughlin.

[@bluv6430]

My work computer won't let me respond so I'm responding to you on my alternate KZbin account.

[@henrychinaski5938]

Season 2 is actually " Bad Luck & Trying "

[@mmasque2052]

@@henrychinaski5938”Bad Luck and Trouble”

[@a.g.marshall2191]

Child was exactly right. Two seconds in I knew this guy was Jack Reacher. What an awesome series.

[@jerrybrownell3633]

Lee Child has retired from writing anymore Reacher books but has turned the franchise over to his younger brother Andrew Grant who is a best selling author in his own right. They collaborated on the last 2 Reacher books. I am confident Andrew will do just fine.

[@k1pourang]

Perfect cast, acting, direction, and execution. Can’t wait for season 2

[@PhilipAnderson]

Having read all the books, I was impressed by how the casting was right on. THIS Jack Reacher is the real deal! Looking for the rest of the books . . .

[@WingXCustom]

Alan Ritchson has great dramatic and comedic range. This was damn good casting. Season 2 when? 🤤

[@dianamccay7276]

My husband and I sat down to start watching this show and ended up watching every episode back to back!! I’m ready to watch it again! Alan Ritchson as Jack Reacher is absolute perfection, and all the characters draw you in and get you hooked into binge watching the entire season! I’m ready for Season 2 (please and thank you)!

[@bettyrobb8219]

I agree 100%… can’t wait for more. 👍🏻🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🇨🇦🤞

[@deanivan3951]

lol we did the same thing!

[@jeffreyjacobs390]

Did likewise ! AGREED !!! GBjj

[@TheOneSoulMate_]

Lol I did the same! I couldn’t stop. I’m ready for season 2.

[@felymeador6455]

Love this man ❤❤❤

[@justinfrei547]

So good to see Alan get his due. He's paid his dues in great roles and some not so great. 1000% deserved.

[@hadorstapa]

Roscoe/Willa Fitzgerald absolutely kicked this series up a gear. Ritchson and Goodwin were great, and I absolutely see how Alan brings Child’s vision for Reacher to the screen, but Roscoe was the perfect foil that helped him do that. Her drive and energy were fantastic, and I’m really going to miss her in the second season.

[@michaelhuff8571]

I’ve read all the books and they nailed it. This was the best book to tv series I’ve ever seen. I agree with Lee Cild. Please make 25 more seasons.

[@natalieloban3911]

I am a huge fan of Lee Child and his Reacher series, and I totally loved the Amazon series. Can't wait for the next season! The viewer wants more!

[@ebrelus7687]

Next and 24 next after that!

[@eskiltester3913]

I loved everything about the show. The casting is just insane. Willa is my favorite in this because she's a chameleon. What an actress she is. The way that tiny woman holds her own against that giant is amazing.

[@marymiller6188]

Yes she’s smart, supercute and bad ass!

[@BrilliantBeauty-hn4fo]

This series is so great. I plan to watch it again this weekend for the 2nd time. Every person casted for their role was perfect, especially for Reacher, Roscoe, and Finley.

[@coolcat8b]

I did exactly that. It was even better the 2nd time watching, I could pick up (and enjoy) many little details I missed the first time, because I was fan-girling so bad. 🥰 I am so happy this series has been made, and just like Mr. Child, I wish for AT LEAST another 25 seasons. If only Roscoe and Finlay could come back. 🙄

[@TheLincolnrailsplitt]

💯

[@nate1066pollock]

My favorite line of the whole season was at the bbq place, after the waitress delivers the food. Reacher looks at Finley & his food and says "I was embarassed ordering that." I had to pause, I was cracking up.

[@williamcrowley5506]

Absolutely loved Roscoe’s character. Very well done Willa.

[@shenmisheshou7002]

I liked everyone but Ritchson. I know that he matched the physical description in the book, but he was all hulk with so-so acting skills. Malcomb Goodwin was superb as Finley and Willa Fitzgerald did a really fine job as Roscoe, but I just could not find myself enjoying the principle character. There are rumors that Roscoe might get a spinoff.

[@mannydcbianco]

Same. I went into it thinking I wouldn't like her character, after the very first scene in the jail when she booked him. I feared that it would be too forced and feel like any generic "tough-chick-who-is-just-as-badass-as-any-man" type role where the whole point of the role would just be to be a tough chick without any depth or nuance, but it turned out to be a very interesting and nuanced character, and Willa was effing great. At the end of the show she was my favorite, by a mile. And that's not because the other roles were bad. She just owned that character.

[@kartikeytyagi2330]

@@shenmisheshou7002 that's your opinion but he did his best and was a lot better than Tom Cruise. He's the best Reacher so far...so so acting is his character. He shows less emotions, he's intelligent. Ritchson played that very well..

[@cz2165]

Watching Malcolm Goodwin as himself one realizes how differently he carried himself and spoke and even had different facial expressions while in character as Finley. What a great acting job and creation of a distinct character.

[@logbar5730]

LOVE REACHER!! Alan IS Reacher. Perfect casting. Keep the episodes coming!!

[@missionalgirl]

This is my favorite Amazon series ever so far. The writing, pacing, and acting was spot on.

[@TheVosack]

The show was incredible. Yes, PLEASE have 25 more seasons.

[@davidfortuin4146]

Alan Ritchson is Lee Child's Jack Reacher. He killed it.

[@stevencarless9861]

Just binged watched this show over 2 nights. Brilliant. Reacher would give the punisher a run for his money

[@coolcat8b]

Except they probably would be great friends too. 😅

[@TrueBagPipeRock]

@@coolcat8b would be a great cross-over comic

[@thesaintst1851]

He’d smash the punisher

[@bottlesbob]

I read at least 16 of the books and I'm so happy to see it on TV. Great casting. I am extremely impressed with the acting.

[@ChangeBeUs]

Binged watch this in one night. No regrets! Wish I could watch more. Super engaging. The Character of Reacher played by Alan Ritchson is cast so well! This series has a great future ahead! Really helps that it has the creator involved!

[@sjofngeirdal9631]

Finally a man big enough have waited so long have read all the books📚

[@omotaraibiloyetwentyninete6279]

1:13 funny enough this was what pulled me into his character The look he had in his face in that scene was almost too perfect to embody the character I remember replaying that moment over 10 times and going “wow these guys really nailed this casting”

[@mohamedorayith4626]

Every actor could not have played their role any better! Fully embraced their characters. Phenomenal series. One of the best out there. period

[@maungl]

This series, the actors and the story lines knock it out of the park!! Love this! Hope they keep doing more!!!

[@robertdoyle122]

This show was incredible, our whole family loved it. Turned friends onto it and it was a huge hit!!!! Please , please , please bring this show back!! 8:14

[@claytonmorgan1843]

I like it when Finley tells Reacher to basically not break the law and Reacher says "no". When you're that big you can do that. 😁

[@AntaresSelket]

Love this series. Can't wait for season two. The characters are great and the dialogue is non-stop like the action!

[@idfwy5255]

They better make more seasons of this show!

[@stevefowler2112]

I read Willa's Bio and she is incredibly accomplished and classically educated and trained...she was amazing on screen and Good Lord she is cute and beautiful.

[@swizard0922]

On episode 4 of Reacher now and couldn’t be more pleased!!! Great casting, story, drama, and action. Gonna have to wait and watch the rest with my wife after she gets a chance to catch up. Maybe, lol!!

[@Dbell12221]

I wish Malcolm could be recycled into more “Reachers”. His character was super interesting and he really made the guy someone you wanted to get to know better. Obviously Alan will be around, but I’ll miss Malcolm.

[@badbob6689]

I started watching and could not stop. I saw the first season in one sitting. I look forward to the next season.

[@calebmcguire8934]

Can’t wait for Season 2

[@hillcresthiker]

What a fantastic pleasure this was to see after the disappointment of the movie with Tom Cruise. No offense to Cruise's talent, but the public really wanted to see a hulking monster like Ritchson- and his perfect personality and tone that comes straight out of the novels. Lee Child should be proud of his find in Ritchson and I binged on this and cannot wait for season two.

[@earlrobertson1334]

Having read all Lee Child Reacher books...I approached this series with some trepidation. However, they nailed it! Alan is spot on and the supporting cast were terrific. As the whole series was just one book....can't wait for many more season of Reacher!!

[@westplacewv]

I loved it. The story was very well done and kept the viewer interested and engaged. I watched it a month ago and just finished rewatching it for a second time. I have heard Amazon has already signed on for S2.

[@None0fYourBusiness]

If every season is as great as the first I'd watch all 25 seasons multiple times just like I already have with the first.

[@jessieflores8788]

Yes! We want all the books done.

[@viddork]

How have I not been picturing Alan Ritchson all along while reading the books? He's a natural for the part.

[@Ultimagtr650]

The cast ,screenplay and directing was pitch perfect on this series

[@robvanderkroft6515]

They hit this series out of the park . Can't wait for hopefully many more seasons to come

[@ebrelus7687]

Amazing! GIVE US 25times MORE! Thanks God i didn't see her nor Malcolm before viewing the season & their characters! Whatta difference! Give her trousers & him glasses back. Her lips are all over the place when smiling hahaha and Finley doesn't speak like that! Wow! I think i will watch it ALL AGAIN! The hidden heroes are pies & beef jerky!

[@thomasvinelli]

I didn’t know what to think about this series, but wow I’m hooked. Great acting you find yourself rooting for these people which is always a good sign. Can’t wait for season 2.

[@johnnyv.5142]

Sadly, Fitzgerald and Goodwin won't be returning for future episodes per the book series. They both lent such a enjoyable dynamic to the season 1 storyline!

[@bobbear4437]

Jack with Willa's charactor was really great, writers should bring her back in future seasons!

[@-AndyWasson-]

I never knew of the books and haven’t seen any of the Jack Reacher movies with cruise because it never really turned me on..but I seen an ad the other day with Alan and he hooked me into the series. It’s like he IS reacher..also this cast is some of the great actors I’ve come to love over the years…

[@artemia79]

Very good interview and what a great first season for Reacher. Looking forward to more. I only know Alan as Thad Castle lol, so seeing him excel in this role is so awesome. Continued success to this show and this franchise (hopefully).

[@margaretdownie4407]

Ave just watched the whole series, it was bloody brilliant. Can't wait for the next season, Alan Richson was just perfect as Reacher and the supporting cast was fantastic 👏👏👏👏💜

[@stephenlawson6009]

This series is certainly good enough to be continued - love it .

[@rayprevailer8454]

WOW! I have never seen the show but have read several books. This guy is Reacher pulled out of the books into reality. Perfect fit.

[@eastleford20]

What a humble guy!! He's come a long way since Thad Castle.

[@iamdew]

Thad Castle is one of my favorite character. He could be a thug, instead he chose to be a kind person.

[@eastleford20]

@@iamdew he's also been married for a while and has kids. He's not as tall as Reacher is (he's only 6'2"). Said he put on 30 lbs of muscle to play him

[@H.K.5]

@@eastleford20 Yeah he weighed 235 pounds when he was playing Reacher.

[@citedcanvas85]

Blue mountain State right ?

[@sparfarkel1266]

Love, love, love Reacher!!! I've read all the books and you have nailed it!! Alan you are Reacher.... nobody else will do... can't wait to see more. 😍

[@nogotrobot7954]

Alan ritchson is amazing in this role

[@pdlbq]

Just binged watched the first season. I NEED season 2!!! Absolutely amazing!!

[@michaelrussell499]

I kept watching and watching binge!! Can’t wait for Season Two

[@michaelmiranda8670]

LEE!! You guys NAILED IT!! We fans thank and appreciate you all so much!!

[@caleriasand8237]

Love this series! So well written, perfect cast, and excellently executed!❤️ Keep em coming!

[@dennisenkurs2676]

We all have back stories that show up in what we are made of. I appreciated that in this series.

[@williamoleary9330]

All three had amazing chemistry. My wife and loved the first season and can’t wait for the second!

[@paultitus9306]

Fantastic job everybody. I've been reading these books for years. And you got it down. Looking forward to season 2.

[@paulsmith3966]

Great production.Truly exceeded expectations. Superb individual performances, with each of them enhancing the others. Wow!

[@DPham1]

Reacher was soooo so good. If they could keep up the quality, good writing, wit, fun, and action choreography bring on 25 seasons baby!

[@kevincleary7808]

I’ve read all the books, enjoyed every one. He is Reacher, they got it right.

[@CraigMcK100]

5 stars for Reacher season 1-----hoping there will be many more seasons------thank you very much

[@grubbb]

THIS VIEWER WANTS MORE!! Great job on this series... can hardly wait for the next season. Well done! As a note... I don't read much, but when I discovered Mr. Child's books years ago, I read and read and read. I've read the entire collection three times! Thank you for choosing the 'right' guy to play Reacher! By the way, after watching the show (non-stop) and going on about how well done it was, my friend subscribed to Prime. I suspect many more will as it catches fire! Thank you for this!

[@alexandervoidacoustic5707]

Pure love and instant classic! Just finished watching 1st season.. two times in a row..)) And cant wait to see next season..s! Thank you guys! Really.

[@eastleford20]

Tell me I'm wrong, but Malcom Goodwin totally channeled Sidney Poitier in his role. That was moving givin his recent passing

[@RotGolem]

The little mannerisms (hand waving and gestures, breathing patterns, voice tone shift) made the character so much alive and believable. A great acting performance in subtle, yet very accurate small things.

[@Haddasa]

I thought the same thing!

[@jh-il5sb]

i can definitely see the Poirtier comparision!!

[@johnalbright149]

How about Haward Rollins in "In the Heat of the Night"?

[@ronaldgartner3700]

Yes please more Reacher.

[@billstoermer8668]

I have never “binge” watched anything till Reacher! Was not even sure what the term meant… till Reacher! OMG, from the moment I saw the first teaser come out I was on the edge of my seat.

[@MidwestGirl]

What a great group of people! I love their characters all the more now!

[@tinybigbus1873]

My favorite line in the whole series..."NO!" I joke it and use it as much as I can.

[@kellyreider3460]

Fave show ~ so excited for S2! Anytime the good guy is kicking bad guys ass ~ I’m in.

[@susancorgi]

This dog scene in the 1st episode made me want to watch this. And watching it now. love this. pls make more seasons. The casting is perfect!

[@rosemaryf.winfield3402]

Fabulous, gripping drama that's well acted and perfectly created. Hooray for the good guys!!❤ A MUST watch!!!!!

[@browniewin4121]

This is such an excellent series, engrossing and entertaining, the cast is perfection.

[@vonrock6862]

Friends have come over and I’ve watched it 4 times now, the cast is superb. The kids and parents in the flashbacks. Mr Mosley, to the waitress. They all made this movie happen. It will interesting to see who comes back for the ( next 5 series ) just hoping.

[@Conmac1888]

This is one of those series where I was told to watch, didn't really fancy but actually sat down and enjoyed. 10/10!

[@Nandoman520]

It was so good I’m going to watch it again. All the actors were amazing and look forward to Series 2.

[@StanslaMichael]

Finally someone worthy of playing Reacher. It's strange but the moment he laughed i instantly heard Reacher after watching Season 1 a few times. I sure hope they have more flashbacks of young Reacher and Joe. Also have to give Amazon props for not screwing this up and Season 2. Blasted through Season 1and am on it again just like the books they are well worth going over and second and third time. To Lee i wish you all the best with your health and i'm sure your nephew will do you proud.

[@andreaveneskey9428]

This series was the BEST. Please bring back Reacher for Season 2. Wouldn’t miss it❤

[@Dad-fu9gt]

Really great series. The entire cast is fantastic.

[@barbmarcotte5639]

I binge-watched the whole series in one night. I have read all the books and cannot wait for the next series with Alan Ritchson. He is perfect for my favorite character ever! Liked all the other cast members too.

[@murphymagic]

You need to get a woman in your life

[@julianmhall]

The perfect Reacher. So pleased Amazon have approved at least two more seasons :)

[@lescobrandon3047]

I really enjoyed this video. Lee Child did a Hitchcock type appearance too. Keep doing that Mr. Child!

[@jszenmaster01]

100% awesome. Loved this. I watched it twice. Can't wait for the next one

[@petermccall3333]

Love the fact that this time Reacher is what I imagined when I read the book. With all due respect I always thought Reacher was more Liam Neeson than Tom. Alan was spot on! Thank you

[@frankbolger3969]

Probably too old now, but Australian actor Ray Stevenson (Kill the Irishman, Rome) would have been my choice.

[@andy2172]

@@frankbolger3969 He's British, but yes, great suggestion. He was brilliant as The Punisher too.

[@frankbolger3969]

@@andy2172 His accent just sounded Australian to me. Great actor; the right physical presence for Reacher. He was terrific in the HBO series, Rome.

[@michaelrawson6261]

This is the best first series I've seen of any drama in 25 years

[@thanksfernuthin]

Years of Amazon making shit I have no interest in or loathe immediately. Finally a show I'm enjoying completely. MORE LIKE THIS!

[@SwanSycorax]

It was brilliantly done. I have read all the Reacher books through at least twice and would love to see them all done ............... in sequence. Perfect casting, by the way, so much better than the films.

[@grene1955]

One of the best series ever. Not just on Amazon, but on all media!

[@edwinjahnes2739]

Fantastic show and extremely talented actors. Love the show. Bring on season 2.

[@sculptureshard377]

Season 2, nah season 2, 3,4,5,6,7, and 8