Having watched, with great enjoyment if a bit of cringing at its violence, the first season of “Reacher” on Amazon Prime, I fully understand why it has been such a hit.
Reacher is the creation of prolific British author Lee Child, who has written more than 25 novels featuring Jack Reacher, an ex-military policeman, trained sniper, crack investigator and determined loner. These books have collectively sold more than100 million copies.
The popularity of these books — having read nearly a dozen, I find them artful and forceful — has naturally led to screens. There have been two movies, both starring Tom Cruise. He is, as you surely know, a movie star of the brightest and most popular tier, but this casting choice infuriated many of the character’s literary fans.
