![]() ![]() It's no mystery what attracted him to this kind of project, and he is at the point in his career where he is free to take risks, but it comes at the cost of losing that natural charisma he's brought to other roles. Pratt has long shown an interest in portraying military roles on screen, as can be seen through his social media as well as his roles in films like Zero Dark Thirty. But at the end of the day, a story this simple shouldn't be this damn long. Prime Video has delivered plenty of action-revenge tales in fact, they seem to have a firm grasp on it with films like Without Remorse, much like Netflix has a grasp on the romantic comedy genre. In fact, it'll likely garner a huge following and become a hit for the streamer, but a film might have been the more beneficial route to take, especially for Pratt's performance and the overall story. The Terminal List is not some disaster, nor is it unwatchable. The series is undeniably watchable and despite the length of each episode, the story never feels too overstuffed to the point where it drags, but it is also far too simple and any moments of genuine excitement aren't there. With The Terminal List, those who are willing to commit to all 50+ minute episodes, will likely just be tuning in to see what kind of crazy things Pratt does next. Shows like Reacher succeeded in providing successful misdirects and revelations that had audiences at home jumping to the next episode. The story itself is insanely predictable and even casual viewers will likely see every twist and turn the series throws at them within the first two episodes. ![]() It's the generic nature of the writing and execution that is the biggest hurdle for The Terminal List and in the end, it just barely squeaks by. Riley Keough, who has proven in the past to be extremely talented, isn't given much to do as Reece's wife to make an impression, despite being listed in the main cast. While an unlikely addition to the cast, Wu plays off both Pratt and Jeanne Tripplehorn extremely well. Constance Wu is another winner amongst the ensemble as Katie Buranek, a journalist who becomes an unlikely ally to Reece. Courtney seems to know the exact kind of project he's in, feeling much more like the villain out of a nineties action flick but never feeling out of place, playing the kind of antagonist that you love to hate. Jai Courtney is another major standout as Steven Horn, a shady businessman who becomes one of Reece's primary targets. After initially risking overexposure in the early 2010s, it's truly nice to see Kitsch getting these types of roles that genuinely bring out his charisma. Both Kitsch and Pratt are at their best in their scenes together, with authentic chemistry that makes the brotherly bond they have for one another palpable, and it's their interactions that give the show the majority of its emotional elements. Taylor Kitsch's performance as Reece's ally Ben Edwards is one of the biggest highlights of the series. The supporting cast around Pratt is impressive, despite some being ludicrously underutilized. ![]()
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