Reacher Spinoff 'Neagley' Launches Amid Mixed Reviews

WHO:

Variety - Frances Neagley is portrayed by Maria Sten.

Variety - The character Jack Reacher is played by Alan Ritchson.

Variety - Tommy Crane is portrayed by Jhaleil Swaby.

Variety - Hudson is portrayed by Greyston Holt.

Variety - Lawrence Cole is portrayed by Damon Herriman.

Variety - Pierce is portrayed by Matthew Del Negro.

Variety - Judith is portrayed by Rebecca Liddiard.

Variety - Keno is portrayed by Jasper Jones.

WHAT:

TechRadar - The spinoff "Neagley" is described as feeling like the exact same show as "Reacher" for longtime fans.

Variety - The article suggests that "Reacher" works because of the character Jack Reacher, implying that the spinoff lacks the same appeal without him.

Variety - The show features a character named Hudson, a Chicago PD detective, who is attempting to distance himself from his criminal family.

Variety - The creator of "Neagley" stated there are "no current plans" for a romance between Reacher and Neagley, despite Reacher's appearances in the spinoff.

Variety - "Neagley" is co-created by Nick Santora and Nicholas Wootton.

Variety - The first few scenes of "Neagley" feature Reacher helping Neagley foil a kidnapping attempt and attending a Cubs game together.

Variety - The character of Lawrence Cole is described as a "dime-store Manson" who forces his followers to listen to his bad rock covers and quotes Depeche Mode in declaring himself a “personal Jesus.”

Variety - The show features a character named Hudson, a Chicago PD detective, who is attempting to distance himself from his criminal family.

Variety - The plot includes themes such as cults and Big Pharma.

Variety - The show features a kidnapping attempt that Reacher helps Neagley foil.

Variety - "Neagley" consists of eight episodes.

Variety - All eight episodes of "Neagley" will premiere on Amazon Prime Video on Sept. 16.

Variety - The spinoff "Neagley" is described as having a darker tone compared to "Reacher."

Variety - The character of Lawrence Cole is described as a "dime-store Manson" who quotes Depeche Mode.

Variety - The show features a character named Hudson, a Chicago PD detective, who is attempting to distance himself from his criminal family.

Collider - Nicholas Wootton confirmed that Season 2's storylines for "Neagley" are already fully written.

Variety - The first few scenes of "Neagley" feature Reacher helping Neagley foil a kidnapping attempt and attending a Cubs game together.

Variety - The show features a character named Hudson, a Chicago PD detective, who is attempting to distance himself from his criminal family.

Variety - The article suggests that "Reacher" works because of the character Jack Reacher, implying that the spinoff lacks the same appeal without him.

Variety - The first few scenes of "Neagley" feature Reacher helping Neagley foil a kidnapping attempt and attending a Cubs game together.

Variety - The plot includes themes such as cults and Big Pharma.

Variety - The show features a kidnapping attempt that Reacher helps Neagley foil.

Variety - "Neagley" consists of eight episodes.

Variety - All eight episodes of "Neagley" will premiere on Amazon Prime Video on Sept. 16.

Variety - The spinoff "Neagley" is described as having a darker tone compared to "Reacher."

Variety - The character of Lawrence Cole is described as a "dime-store Manson" who quotes Depeche Mode.

Variety - The show features a character named Hudson, a Chicago PD detective, who is attempting to distance himself from his criminal family.

Collider - Greyston Holt discusses how "Neagley" has a darker tone compared to "Reacher."

Collider - Nicholas Wootton confirmed that Season 2's storylines for "Neagley" are already fully written.

TechRadar - The spinoff "Neagley" is described as feeling like the exact same show as "Reacher" for longtime fans.

Variety - The first few scenes of "Neagley" feature Reacher helping Neagley foil a kidnapping attempt and attending a Cubs game together.

Variety - The character of Lawrence Cole is described as a "dime-store Manson" who forces followers to listen to his bad rock covers and quotes Depeche Mode.

Variety - The show features a character named Hudson, a Chicago PD detective, who is attempting to distance himself from his criminal family.

TechRadar - The spinoff "Neagley" officially premiered.

Variety - "Neagley" consists of eight episodes.

Variety - The show features a kidnapping attempt that Reacher helps Neagley foil.

Variety - The plot includes themes such as cults and Big Pharma.

Collider - Season 2's storylines for "Neagley" are already fully written.

WHERE:

Variety - The setting for "Neagley" includes Chicago.

WHEN:

Variety - All eight episodes of "Neagley" will premiere on Amazon Prime Video on Sept. 16.

WHY:

Variety - The article suggests that "Reacher" works because of the character Jack Reacher, implying that the spinoff lacks the same appeal without him.

HOW:

Variety - The creator of "Neagley" stated there are "no current plans" for a romance between Reacher and Neagley, despite Reacher's appearances in the spinoff.

TechRadar - The creator of "Neagley" stated there are "no current plans" for a romance between Reacher and Neagley, despite Reacher's appearances in the spinoff.

Variety - The creator of "Neagley" stated there are "no current plans" for a romance between Reacher and Neagley, despite Reacher's appearances in the spinoff.

TechRadar - The creator of "Neagley" stated there are "no current plans" for a romance between Reacher and Neagley, despite Reacher's appearances in the spinoff.

Collider - Showrunner Nicholas Wootton discusses the bond between Frances and Hudson and the plans for a possible Season 2.

Variety - "Neagley" is co-created by Nick Santora and Nicholas Wootton.

Variety - The creator of "Neagley" stated there are "no current plans" for a romance between Reacher and Neagley, despite Reacher's appearances in the spinoff.

TechRadar - The creator of "Neagley" stated there are "no current plans" for a romance between Reacher and Neagley, despite Reacher's appearances in the spinoff.

Variety - The creator of "Neagley" stated there are "no current plans" for a romance between Reacher and Neagley, despite Reacher's appearances in the spinoff.

TechRadar - The creator of "Neagley" stated there are "no current plans" for a romance between Reacher and Neagley, despite Reacher's appearances in the spinoff.

Collider - Showrunner Nicholas Wootton discusses the bond between Frances and Hudson and the plans for a possible Season 2.

Variety - "Neagley" is co-created by Nick Santora and Nicholas Wootton.

(UPDATED September 17, 2026 03:01 UTC)

The new spinoff "Neagley" is being described as feeling very similar to "Reacher," appealing to longtime fans of the original series. However, critics suggest that the absence of the main character, Jack Reacher, may diminish its overall appeal, as the show introduces a new character named Hudson, a Chicago PD detective trying to break away from his criminal family. Co-created by Nick Santora and Nicholas Wootton, "Neagley" will not feature any romantic storyline between Reacher and Neagley, despite Reacher's appearances in the spinoff.

(UPDATED September 17, 2026 02:09 UTC)

The highly anticipated spinoff "Neagley" has just premiered all eight episodes on Amazon Prime Video, showcasing a darker tone compared to its predecessor, "Reacher." The series features Reacher helping Neagley thwart a kidnapping attempt, while also introducing characters like Lawrence Cole, a "dime-store Manson," and Hudson, a Chicago PD detective trying to break away from his criminal family. Despite Reacher's involvement, the creator has confirmed there are no current plans for a romance between him and Neagley, and Season 2's storylines are already fully written.

(UPDATED September 17, 2026 00:00 UTC)

The upcoming series "Neagley" features Jack Reacher helping Neagley thwart a kidnapping and enjoying a Cubs game together, but it seems the spinoff may struggle without the central character's appeal. In this new show, viewers will also meet Lawrence Cole, a character likened to a "dime-store Manson," who subjects his followers to his questionable rock covers while declaring himself a “personal Jesus.” Interestingly, the creator of "Neagley" has mentioned that there are "no current plans" for a romance between Reacher and Neagley, despite his involvement in the series.

(UPDATED September 16, 2026 20:01 UTC)

The highly anticipated series "Neagley," which consists of eight episodes, will premiere on Amazon Prime Video on September 16. The plot features Reacher helping Neagley foil a kidnapping attempt and explores themes related to cults and Big Pharma. Interestingly, the creator has confirmed that there are "no current plans" for a romance between Reacher and Neagley, despite his appearances in the spinoff.

(UPDATED September 16, 2026 16:59 UTC)

The upcoming spinoff "Neagley" is set to have a darker tone compared to its predecessor "Reacher," featuring a character named Lawrence Cole, described as a "dime-store Manson" who quotes Depeche Mode. Additionally, the show introduces Hudson, a Chicago PD detective trying to break away from his criminal family. Interestingly, the creator has mentioned that there are "no current plans" for a romance between Reacher and Neagley, even though Reacher will appear in the spinoff.

(UPDATED September 16, 2026 14:58 UTC)

In an interview with Collider, Greyston Holt shared that the upcoming series "Neagley" will have a darker tone compared to its predecessor, "Reacher." Nicholas Wootton also confirmed that the storylines for Season 2 of "Neagley" are already fully written. Meanwhile, the creator of the show noted that there are no current plans for a romance between Reacher and Neagley, despite Reacher's appearances in the spinoff.

(UPDATED September 16, 2026 13:58 UTC)

The new spinoff "Neagley" is being described as feeling just like "Reacher" for longtime fans, with the opening scenes showcasing Reacher helping Neagley thwart a kidnapping attempt and enjoying a Cubs game together. The show introduces a character named Lawrence Cole, depicted as a "dime-store Manson" who forces his followers to endure his bad rock covers while quoting Depeche Mode, alongside Hudson, a Chicago PD detective trying to break free from his criminal family. Showrunner Nicholas Wootton has also hinted at the strong bond between Frances and Hudson, teasing plans for a possible Season 2.

(UPDATED September 16, 2026 10:57 UTC)

The highly anticipated spinoff "Neagley" has officially premiered, featuring a total of eight episodes. The show stars Maria Sten as Frances Neagley and Alan Ritchson reprising his role as Jack Reacher, who assists Neagley in foiling a kidnapping attempt. Set in Chicago, the plot delves into themes involving cults and Big Pharma, adding layers to the storyline. Co-created by Nick Santora and Nicholas Wootton, the series has already seen its Season 2 storylines fully written. While the original "Reacher" series has garnered acclaim, some suggest that "Neagley" may not capture the same audience appeal without the central character of Jack Reacher.