Reacher

Alan Ritchson is surely now the definitive screen version of Lee Child’s immensely muscular ex-army detective, having brought his terrifying combat skills and beautifully deadpan humour to two pleasingly different seasons of tough drama.

The first sees Jack Reacher on his own in a nowhere town, slowly making alliances as he uncovers a local conspiracy; the second gives Reacher a crack team of old colleagues to bounce off as they untangle a bigger plot. Both have breathless action and sharp scripts.