'Reacher' Renewed for Season 6 at Prime Video: What We Know and How to Watch With DIRECTV
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Jack Reacher is not going anywhere. On Monday, September 28, 2026, Prime Video announced that it has renewed Reacher for Season 6, just 12 days after the Season 4 finale and while Season 5 is still filming. Alan Ritchson continues as the drifter at the center of Lee Child's best-selling novels.
Here is what is confirmed about Seasons 5 and 6, how to catch up, and how DIRECTV customers can watch Prime Video on the same TV they use for live channels.
Reacher Season 6: what's confirmed
- Renewed: Prime Video announced the Season 6 pickup on September 28, 2026, continuing the show's streak of early renewals.
- A long run: with the renewal, Reacher becomes Prime Video's second longest-running scripted series behind Bosch, tied with Invincible.
- Story and date: Amazon has not announced which Lee Child book Season 6 will adapt or when it will premiere.
- Behind the scenes: Nick Santora remains showrunner, and Paramount Television Studios and Amazon MGM Studios produce. Child and Ritchson are executive producers.
Why Amazon renewed Reacher so early
The numbers speak for themselves. Amazon says Season 4 reached 66 million viewers worldwide in its first 28 days, ranking among the top five most-viewed seasons of any original series on Prime Video. Since its 2022 debut, Reacher has reached more than 200 million viewers worldwide.
Reacher Season 5: status and cast
Season 5 is currently filming in Toronto. It adapts Make Me, the 20th novel in Child's series. When Reacher's train stops in the mysterious town of Mother's Rest, he teams up with a private investigator searching for a missing person and uncovers a deadly criminal conspiracy.
New cast members for Season 5 include:
- Amanda Ip as Michelle Chang
- Jay Baruchel as Chief Buck Bauer
- Ciara Bravo as Eunice
- Kevin Durand as Nokes
Prime Video has not announced a Season 5 premiere date yet.
Catch up: Reacher Season 4 and the Neagley spinoff
Season 4 premiered August 12, 2026 with three episodes, then released new episodes weekly through the finale on September 16. The eight-episode season is based on Gone Tomorrow, the 13th Reacher novel, and begins when a chance encounter with a distraught stranger on a subway goes horribly wrong. New faces included Sydelle Noel, Chris Marquette, Agnez Mo, Anggun, Kevin Weisman, Marc Blucas, Kevin Corrigan and Kathleen Robertson.
Want more? Neagley, the spinoff starring Maria Sten as Frances Neagley, dropped all eight episodes on September 16. Neagley is now a Chicago private investigator hunting for the truth behind a friend's suspicious death, and Ritchson guest-stars as Reacher. If you still have room on your watchlist, see our picks for what to watch after Reacher.
Where to watch Reacher
Reacher streams exclusively on Prime Video. All four seasons and Neagley are available now. Prime Video is included with an Amazon Prime membership, which Amazon lists at $14.99 per month or $139 per year in the U.S.
How to watch Prime Video with DIRECTV
Prime Video is a separate Amazon subscription, so you sign in with your own Amazon account. Here is how to get it on the same screen as your DIRECTV service:
- DIRECTV Gemini devices: DIRECTV's Gemini and Gemini Air streaming devices run on Android TV (Google TV) and support the Prime Video app alongside apps like Netflix, Disney+, Hulu, HBO Max and YouTube. Additional apps are available through Google Play. Learn more about the DIRECTV Gemini device.
- Your smart TV or streaming player: the DIRECTV app for streaming customers works on Roku, Amazon Fire TV, Apple TV, Google TV, Samsung, LG and Vizio, so you can switch between DIRECTV and the Prime Video app on the same device.
- Satellite customers: if your receiver doesn't offer the Prime Video app, use the Prime Video app on your smart TV or a streaming device connected to another HDMI input.
Want help choosing the right setup? Call American TV at 1-855-690-9884.
Round out your streaming lineup with DIRECTV
- New customers who choose a qualifying Genre Pack and add a Gemini Air can get a year of Netflix with ads. Here is how to get Netflix free on DIRECTV.
- Every DIRECTV customer, and anyone with a free DIRECTV account, can stream free ad-supported channels through MyFree DIRECTV.
Ready to upgrade your setup before Reacher returns? Compare DIRECTV options at your address or call 1-855-690-9884.
Frequently asked questions
Has Reacher been renewed for Season 6?
Yes. Prime Video announced the Season 6 renewal on September 28, 2026.
When does Reacher Season 5 come out?
Prime Video has not announced a premiere date. Season 5 is currently filming in Toronto and is based on Lee Child's novel Make Me.
What book is Reacher Season 6 based on?
Amazon has not announced the source novel for Season 6.
Where can I watch Reacher?
Reacher streams exclusively on Prime Video, which is included with an Amazon Prime membership. Seasons 1 through 4 and the Neagley spinoff are available now.
Can I watch Prime Video on DIRECTV?
Yes, on DIRECTV's Gemini streaming devices, which support the Prime Video app. You sign in with your own Amazon account.
Streaming questions? Call 1-855-690-9884.
Details reviewed September 29, 2026. Release dates, cast, app availability and prices are set by Amazon and DIRECTV and may change. Taxes may apply. Reacher, Prime Video, DIRECTV and related marks belong to their respective owners. American TV is an independent dealer and resource site.