Reacher Season 3 has officially wrapped up, and the final episode, titled “Unfinished Business”, brought an exciting end to a season that had its ups and downs. While not perfect, the finale delivered enough action and drama to leave fans satisfied.
A Strong Finish After a Sluggish Build-Up
The season started off strong but lost some energy in the middle, especially with the slow-paced episode 7. Luckily, episode 8 picks things back up. The finale was intense, emotional, and packed with action. It wasn’t surprising, but it was definitely entertaining.
One of the most refreshing parts of the episode was seeing Reacher finally team up with Duffy and Zachary Beck to rescue Beck’s son. Beck, who seemed like a villain at first, turned out to be more of a victim. Duffy’s usual cold attitude was toned down, and it was great to see her and Reacher working together.
Reacher vs. Paulie: The Fight We’ve Been Waiting For
The long-awaited showdown between Reacher and Paulie did not disappoint. After keeping Paulie in the background for most of the season, the finale gave us the brutal, creative fight fans were hoping for.
Reacher breaking free from a chainlink noose and grabbing a garden rake was one of the episode’s best moments. Their fight even continued underwater, which added an extra level of intensity. Just when we thought Paulie was done for, he came back with a machine gun in a final act of rage. But Reacher’s brains beat Paulie’s brawn in the end.
Neagley Shines in the Finale
Neagley’s undercover role as a waitress was a smart move by the writers. She added a lot to the episode without stealing the spotlight. One cool moment was her taking out a threat with a grenade that wasn’t even live—smart and stylish.
Villanueva, who seemed like he wouldn’t make it, surprisingly survived. His scenes were quick, but effective.
Quinn: A Villain Without Depth
Quinn was the main villain, and while he was intense and dangerous, he felt a bit over-the-top. He didn’t have much depth—he was just a cruel, heartless killer. It would have been more powerful if he had shown more emotion or explained his actions.
Reacher’s final encounter with Quinn was short. While Neagley played a key role in stopping him, it felt like Quinn’s death was a bit too quick and easy, especially after everything he had done.
A Predictable But Satisfying Ending
Despite some predictable moments, the finale still had great scenes, especially the action and emotional beats. Reacher’s parting words to Richard were a nice touch, and Duffy’s awkward relationship advice added a bit of humor.
The season closed with Reacher riding off on a Harley down the coast of Maine, while the song “Shine” by Mondo Cozmo played—a perfect way to end.
