You may recall that I named Reacher one of 2022’s best new series (refresh your memory HERE). After nearly two years, it’s back…and it’s fine, I suppose. It has the same mix of violence and dry humor, but gone is Alan Ritchson’s charisma and the cast chemistry that made Season One such a delight. Ritchson simply plays the role too…stoically? brooding?...this time around, and it really sucks the air out of the balloon. Plus, the central investigation isn’t as interesting, and while the flashbacks may help with character development, they hurt narrative momentum. It’s still enjoyable, in a beach-read kinda way, but it’s a step backwards.