Amazon's Reacher Season 3 the Most-Watched Prime Video Season Since Fallout

Reacher Season 3 is a phenomenal success for Amazon, boasting the highest viewership ever for a returning season on Prime Video, and the most-watched season overall since Fallout, attracting 54.6 million global viewers in its first 19 days, according to Variety. This represents a 0.5% increase over Season 2's performance within the same timeframe, showcasing the show's growing popularity. The success isn't confined to the U.S.; over half of the viewership is international, with particularly strong performances in the U.K., Germany, and Brazil.

This former U.S. Army Military Police major, played by Alan Ritchson, travels the country, constantly finding himself embroiled in trouble despite his best efforts. Reacher is known for his exceptional fighting skills and sharp intellect, making him both the most dangerous and the smartest man in the room. Season 3 introduces a formidable opponent in the towering Dutch actor Olivier Richters (7 ft 2 in), who presents a truly challenging match for Reacher.

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For context, Fallout achieved 65 million viewers in its first 16 days (April 2024), while The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power Season 2 reached 40 million viewers in 11 days following its August 2024 premiere.

IGN's review of Reacher Season 3 awarded it an 8/10, praising the more ruthless portrayal of Reacher, even if it deviates from the source material. Season 4 has already been greenlit, even before Season 3 premiered.