Since season 1, Amazon’sReacherhas loyally adapted most elements from theoriginal Lee ChildJack Reachernovels.

Interestingly, however, Reacher season 2 seems to have found its new David O’Donnell.

Given how Reacher moves to a whole new setting in season 3, it seems unlikely O’Donnell will return.

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However,Reacherseason 3’s new character, Paulie, already seems to be his perfect replacement.

Does Paulie Being Funny Undermine Him As A Threat To Reacher?

Paulie is almost like an antithesis to all previous villains.

Alan Ritchson as Jack Reacher and Shaun Sipos as David O’Donnell in Reacher

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In seasons 1 and 2,Alan Ritchson’s Jack Reachercould mindlessly fight the villains and still overpower them.

Alan Ritchson’s Jack Reacher with the former members of the 110th Special Investigation Unit

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Olivier Richters as Paulie with Reacher sporting a bloody face in season 3

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