Reacher's New Neagley Spinoff Sets All-Time Rotten Tomatoes Score For Alan Ritchson's Amazon Era

Image via MovieStillsDB Published Sep 15, 2026, 2:33 PM EDT Nick Bythrow is a Lead Writer for ScreenRant. He has been writing for the site since September 2022. He graduated from Hampshire College in 2022, where he triple majored in Journalism, Communications, and Media Studies. When he's not writing about TV and movies for ScreenRant and his blog, Frayed Branches, Nick is penning speculative fiction and poetry on Amazon. He lives outside Boston, Massachusetts. Sign in to your ScreenRant account This article covers a developing story. Continue to check back with us as we will be adding more information as it becomes available.Neagley is making a big first impression. The new Reacher spinoff has set an all-time Rotten Tomatoes score for Alan Ritchson's Amazon era as the world of the action thriller expands. Neagley is set to arrive on Prime Video tomorrow, September 16, 2026, with all eight episodes of the spinoff series getting released all at once. The show follows Frances Neagley (Maria Sten) as she investigates the death of an old friend, discovering a suspicious conspiracy surrounding the incident. Armed with her wits and Army training, she sets off to uncover the truth and carry out her version of justice. According to Rotten Tomatoes, however, Neagley has debuted with an 83% critic score based on 12 reviews. This makes the opening season of the spinoff well-received, but also the lowest-rated season of the Reacher franchise. It puts the show behind Reacher season 1, the previous record-holder. While reviews coming in may alter the overall critical perspective, the series' initial impression signals it's strong, but not quite as strong as the main show. Still, it's a fresh rating that seems poised to stay fresh as more reviews arrive. Reviews for Neagley describe the series as clearly establishing itself within the same universe as Reacher, but daring to be different in a multitude of ways. This includes fresh development for its ensemble cast, action sequences that are both high-octane and unique to the show, and a thriller that manages to find its own identity. Critics acknowledge its place in the universe, but also signify that Reacher's presence doesn't outshine Neagley herself, giving the show its own inner workings that help it slowly grow into its own. Amazon Prime Video (via MovieStillsDb) The series also lends itself to a larger story later down the line, unlike seasons of Reacher that are often self-contained. This difference is a good sign for the show when it premieres, since it has an opportunity to differentiate itself not just in style, but also in storytelling. It's a positive for critics, who have an overwhelming amount of praise for the character work, action on display, and the way Neagley's connection to the case helps flesh her out. More to come...