KJ is going to do to her, Charlie and the kids what they’ve done to Morrison unless Paul is brought back to him. These guys are not messing around.
Who killed Kliner Senior, Molly and Joe Reacher?
The Coast Guard blockade is the real crux of the issue here. It explains the issues these guys have had all this time. However, Reacher’s suggestion that the Venezuelans are responsible for killing Kliner Senior is completely wrong. It turns out KJ actually killed his own father, taking inspiration from the South Americans to kill him and make it look like they did it. ..
KJ also hired Picard’s partner to go and kill the Memphis agent. KJ is responsible for the death of Molly, and for the death of Joe too. Dawson was the one who kicked Joe’s body too. This explains how everything ties together. ..
Teale is as crooked as can be and with Kliner pouring money into financing the town, he’s hardly complaining.
How does Reacher outsmart Picard?
With Picard tasked with watching Reacher’s every move, KJ orders him to go and find Hubble. He’s the one loose end in all this and needs to be dealt with accordingly.
Reacher hits the road with Picard, where the pair show up at a diner where Reacher orders himself a piece of peach pie. He also tries to work out where Hubble is located in order to protect his family.
Reacher checks a map and deduces that Paul is in Augusta, two hours outside Margrave. Just before they leave the diner, Reacher stabs the tyre with a fork, which forces a stand-off between them when they’re halted by a flat tyre. ..
" Picard promises not to kill Reacher, but Reacher has other ideas. He shoots Picard down and takes off for Augusta, where he soon finds Paul."
What happens with Finlay? Is Officer Baker dead?
Reacher and Baker drive back to the police station, where Reacher smashes Baker against the cell bars and saves Finlay’s life. Just before they leave the station, Finlay watches as Baker dies.
As they work, Neagley shows up and starts to load up for the final fight. Naturally, they arrive at Mosley’s to formulate their plan to break the kids, Charlie and Roscoe out of Kliner’s warehouse.
Does Picard die?
The final fight is upon us, and it starts with Reacher starting a fire to distract all the goons inside. Paul’s job in all this is left to get his kids and wife out of the thick of action, Reacher, Finlay and Neagley meanwhile, work together to take out as many of Kliner’s goons as possible. Of course, this leads Reacher along to Roscoe and Charlie, whom he manages to save and help untie. As the final fight begins, Reacher starts a fire in order to distract the goons inside. Meanwhile, Paul must get his kids and wife out of the thick of action; Reacher, Finlay and Neagley work together to take out as many of Kliner’s goons as possible. Finally, Reacher comes across Roscoe and Charlie – who he saves and helps untie. ..
There are several significant one on one fights here. Picard and Finlay skirmish, with the former having recovered from his gunshot and seemingly made it back to the warehouse before them. Anyway, that doesn’t last for long when Finlay literally squashes him to a pulp. Good grief, talk about a Mortal Kombat fatality!
What happens with KJ and Teale?
Meanwhile, Roscoe and Teale square off against each other. There is obviously bad blood between them, given what happened with Gray, and she ends it with several gunshots to the head, one of which straight through his eyeball. ..
This leaves Reacher to go after KJ who, of course, monologues like a true villain. This gives Reacher enough time to go after him, getting the jump and eventually leaving him burning to death. Reacher survives, despite the explosion that ensues, and immediately embraces Roscoe as the two kiss. It’s done, the bad guys have been killed.
How does Roscoe’s story end?
Roscoe confirms that Reacher needs to stick around to answer some questions. That’s not who he is though and he informs Roscoe that he needs to keep moving and continuing on. She hands over an empty Clark Bar though, complete with her number on; an inside joke the pair shared earlier in the season.
Roscoe is going to try to rebuild the town, although Reacher suggests that she run for Mayor. I mean, there is a position going now available after all!
What happens with Finlay? Why does he choose to go back to Boston?
After saying his goodbyes to Roscoe, Reacher does the same thing for Finlay, who is still twirling his ring on the table in the diner. There is a new level of respect between the two now, typified by him buying the pair a slice of peach pie. This has been something of a recurring joke between the pair, this idea of not eating fatty food, and seeing Finlay do just that shows a shift in his character. ..
Finlay is returning to Boston. He’s stopped spinning his life away and is actually going to live it properly now. He’s also adopted the dog for himself, which he’s decided to name Jack. ..
How does Reacher Season 1 end?
Just before Reacher leaves town, he drops by the spot where Joe died and buries his medal as a sign of letting go of the past and moving on. As Reacher gets back on the road, the first season of “Reacher” comes to a close with the main plot wrapped up but plenty of room for potential sequels. ..
The Episode Review
Reacher has been a reliable and well-made watch, despite its cliched ending. This action adventure is enjoyable and well worth your time.
The finale of the season was a well-done set piece that wrapped up all the big conflicts. However, I felt that the way Picard was killed felt a bit overkill.
The entire season has been building up a mystery, with the Venezuelan threat adding an extra layer of danger above Kliner’s operation. understanding how everything slots together, especially last episode and the start of this chapter, was nicely handled and it comes at the perfect time too, just before the final fight.
The villain in this thriller is a ruthless and calculating individual who is motivated by nothing more than power and revenge. He is a complex and compelling character, one that you will want to follow along with as he plots his next move.
If you’re looking for a wild, action-packed read that will have you on the edge of your seat, then Reacher is definitely worth your time. But be warned: this book is not for the faint of heart!
In a way, Reacher’s exit from the novel series is a good thing. Despite some minor complaints, the book ended on a strong note, leaving readers wanting more. A second season would be welcome, given how many novels could be adapted. For now, Reacher bows out with a very solid finale.
