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| Title | The Terminal List |
| Genre | Action thriller Conspiracy thriller Military fiction |
| Based on | ''The Terminal List'' novel by Jack Carr |
| Developer | David DiGilio |
| Starring | Chris Pratt Taylor Kitsch Constance Wu Riley Keough Arlo Mertz Jai Courtney Patrick Schwarzenegger LaMonica Garrett Stephen Bishop Jared Shaw Nick Chinlund Warren Kole Jeanne Tripplehorn |
| Composer | Ruth Barrett |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Executive producer | Chris Pratt Antoine Fuqua David DiGilio Jack Carr |
| Cinematography | Armando Salas |
| Runtime | 45–63 minutes |
| Network | Amazon Prime Video |
The Terminal List. This American action-thriller television series is a direct adaptation of the debut novel by former Navy SEAL Jack Carr. Developed for Amazon Prime Video by David DiGilio, the series follows a decorated SEAL Team commander who uncovers a dark conspiracy following a catastrophic mission. It stars Chris Pratt in a leading dramatic role, supported by a cast including Taylor Kitsch and Constance Wu, and is executive produced by filmmaker Antoine Fuqua.
The narrative centers on Lieutenant Commander James Reece, portrayed by Chris Pratt, who returns home to Coronado, California after his entire SEAL Team is ambushed during a covert mission in Syria. Suffering from memory gaps and traumatic brain injury, Reece begins to suspect the official account of the event is a fabrication. His investigation, which implicates powerful figures within the United States government and the defense contracting sector, leads him on a path of vengeance. The story weaves through locations like Washington, D.C. and the wilderness of Alaska, drawing in allies such as journalist Katie Buranek and former CIA analyst Ben Edwards, while confronting antagonists from Hartley Pharmaceuticals and corrupt officials.
Chris Pratt stars as the protagonist, James Reece, a devoted family man and seasoned Naval Special Warfare operator. Taylor Kitsch plays Ben Edwards, Reece's loyal friend and a former CIA operative with his own set of skills. Constance Wu appears as investigative journalist Katie Buranek, who partners with Reece to expose the truth. Riley Keough portrays Lauren Reece, James's wife, with Arlo Mertz as their daughter Lucy Reece. Key antagonists include Jai Courtney as Steve Horn, the duplicitous CEO of Capstone Capital, and Patrick Schwarzenegger as Donny Mitchell, a savvy Navy SEAL. Supporting roles feature LaMonica Garrett as Commander Bill Cox, Jeanne Tripplehorn as Secretary of Defense Lorraine Hartley, and Nick Chinlund as Joshua Holder.
The project was announced in 2020, with Amazon Studios securing the rights to adapt Jack Carr's novel. Chris Pratt was attached to star and executive produce alongside director Antoine Fuqua, who helmed the premiere episode. David DiGilio served as showrunner and head writer. Filming took place primarily in Los Angeles and surrounding areas, with additional sequences shot to represent international locales. The production aimed for authenticity in its depiction of special operations tactics and equipment, consulting with veterans. The score was composed by Ruth Barrett, and cinematography for the series was led by Armando Salas.
All eight episodes of the first season were released globally on the Amazon Prime Video streaming platform on July 1, 2022. The launch was preceded by a targeted marketing campaign highlighting the involvement of Chris Pratt and the source material's military authenticity. The series was made available in numerous territories simultaneously, leveraging the reach of the Amazon (company) ecosystem. No traditional weekly episode rollout was used, adhering to the binge-release model common for streaming media.
Critical reception was polarized, with praise directed at the intense action sequences and Chris Pratt's committed performance but criticism leveled at the series' tone and narrative complexity. Audience viewership, however, was strong, with the show reportedly achieving high engagement metrics on Amazon Prime Video. The series sparked commentary regarding its portrayal of the military-industrial complex and themes of post-traumatic stress disorder. It was nominated for several People's Choice Awards and discussed widely on platforms like YouTube and Twitter.
The series is a direct adaptation of the 2018 novel The Terminal List, the first in a continuing book series by Jack Carr featuring protagonist James Reece. The success of the television show has spurred development of a second season, which is expected to adapt the follow-up novel, True Believer. This places the series within a growing landscape of military-themed adaptations from publishers like Simon & Schuster.
Category:2022 American television series debuts Category:Amazon Prime Video original programming Category:American action thriller television series Category:American conspiracy thriller television series Category:Television series based on American novels Category:Television series about United States Navy SEALs