The Terminal List Season 1 Story:-
In the new Amazon series “The Terminal List,” actor Chris Pratt embodies a character, James Reece, who is physically imposing but lacks charisma. Reece, resembling a brick wall, embarks on a Charles Bronson-esque quest for vengeance against those who ambushed his Navy SEAL platoon, resulting in irrevocable changes to his family life. His wife, portrayed mainly in flashbacks by the exceptionally talented Riley Keough, and his daughter, played by Arlo Mertz, add depth to Reece’s troubled past.
Movie Ratings
| Release Date | 1 July 2022 |
| Language | English |
| Genre | Thriller |
| Cast | Chris Pratt, Taylor Kitsch, Constance Wu, Jeanne Tripplehorn, Riley Keough, Patrick Schwarzenegger, Arlo Mertz |
| Director | Antoine Fuqua, Ellen Kuras |
| Writer | David DiGilio |
| Cinematography | Armando Salas |
| Producer | Chris Pratt, Antoine Fuqua, David DiGilio |
| Production | Indivisible Productions, Fuqua Films, Civic Center Media, MRC, Amazon Studios |
| Certificate | 18+ |
This series is a somber and dreary experience, one that would be challenging to endure even as a two-hour film, but inexplicably stretches to eight hours. Adapted from a Jack Carr novel, “The Terminal List” serves as a vanity project for Pratt, who also executive produces the show. Freed from the need to charm audiences, Pratt’s character, Reece, methodically executes those responsible for his personal tragedies. His journey is marked by a relentless pursuit of justice, underscored by a staggering body count.
While Reece’s vigilante quest may appeal to certain viewers, the series falls short in delivering meaningful commentary or critique. It offers a bleak worldview where Reece’s actions are justified by a binary division between protectors and adversaries. Despite the potential for exploring complex themes, such as the cost of war and the consequences of unchecked military power, “The Terminal List” remains mired in its own darkness.
The performances of Constance Wu and Taylor Kitsch, as a journalist and Reece’s best friend, respectively, are overshadowed by Pratt’s dominating presence. Wu’s character feels out of place, while Kitsch’s portrayal of a war-weary veteran is underutilized. Pratt’s attempts to convey Reece’s trauma and weariness fall flat, as his character ultimately revels in acts of violence.
The series presents a sentimentalized view of wartime, portraying violence as a purifying force rather than confronting its complexities. One particularly revealing sequence depicts chaotic violence erupting in San Francisco, serving as a fantasy of war brought to American soil. Pratt’s character, towering over his defeated foe, embodies unwavering righteousness, emphasizing brute force over nuanced storytelling.
“The Terminal List” debuts on Prime Video on Friday, July 1.
