Reacherseason 3 gets a new clip showing Alan Ritchson tricking the show’s new big bad, Paulie. Based on the popular book series by author Lee Child, the Prime Video series premiered in 2022, quickly becoming a major hit for the streamer. After season 2 found success last year,Reacherseason 3is now poised to bring Ritchson’s hulking hero back to the small screen in an adaptation of Child’sPersuaderbook. The book follows Jack Reacher as he infiltrates a criminal organization, eventually facing off against a massive adversary named Paulie.
Prime Videonow provides a new look atReacherseason 3, showing Ritchson’s Reacher tricking Paulie, played in the show by bodybuilder Olivier Richters, into punching himself in the face. The clip begins with Paulie asking Reacher how much he can bench press before the two men decide to engage in “Bavarian arm wrestling.” Bavarian arm wrestling, as it turns out, is Reacher’s way of tricking Paulie into hitting himself. Check out the clip below:
What The Reacher Clip Means For Season 3
Alan Ritchson’s Character Can’t Rely On Strength Alone
After the positiveReacherseason 2 reviews, the bar has been set fairly high for season 3, but thePersuaderbook is a fan favorite. Paulie, in particular, remains one of the most memorable villains Reacher has ever faced off against, in part due to his immense size. In the book,Paulie is described as being seven feet and two inches tall and 300 pounds, making him considerably larger than the six-foot five-inch Reacher.
Reacher Season 3 Should Break A Major Lee Child Book Rule With Its Long-Awaited Paulie Fight
Amazon is hyping up the fight between Reacher and his latest enemy Paulie in season 3, and the show should break a book rule to make it more intense.
The latest clip, however, speaks to how Reacher could end up getting the upper hand on Paulie since, for once, he won’t have the advantage of brute strength. In addition to being big and strong, Reacher is also clever, often using ingenuity to defeat his enemies on top of his brawn. With season 3 set to feature a story with Reacher largely separated from allies, back to working on his own as he was in season 1,the combination of his strength and his intelligence will be more important than ever.
Though Ritchson won’t be working as part of a team inReacherseason 3, series veteran Maria Stern will be reprising herrole as Frances Neagleyin the new episodes, despitePersuadernot featuring the character.
Our Take On The Reacher Season 3 Clip
Ritchson’s Performance Will Anchor The New Episodes
One of the reasons why the Prime Video series has been successful is because Ritchson is leading theReachercast.The actor captures the character’s impressive physicality, but also his charmand his cleverness. The latest clip suggests this winning combination will be on full display in the new season, which is a promising sign.
Even though Reacher will have to rely more on his intelligence when it comes to Paulie,theReacherseason 3 trailers have teased that a major brawl between him and Paulie will be a centerpiece of the new episodes. How and when this fight occurs remains to be seen, but it could end up being the best action scene in the show if it’s pulled off correctly. Though many questions remain aboutReacherseason 3, the dynamic between Ritchson’s character and Paulie looks certain to be a highlight.
