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Amazon's new revenge thriller becomes the No. 1 series in the world

Amazon's eight-episode revenge thriller has overtaken every other series worldwide this week; fans of the old favorite are asked to move on quietly.

On air: Vera Bullock and Kenji Moonfield on The Five O'Clock
Published 4:41 PM ET, Monday, October 12, 2026

At a glance

First reported by MovieWeb: “Goodbye 'Reacher,' Amazon's New 8-Episode Revenge Thriller Becomes the No. 1 Series in the World”.
Covered on BBN on Monday, October 12, 2026, at 4:41 PM ET on The Five O'Clock, by Vera Bullock and Kenji Moonfield.
Topics: Amazon.

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MovieWebGoodbye 'Reacher,' Amazon's New 8-Episode Revenge Thriller Becomes the No. 1 Series in the World

Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorAmazon's new eight-episode revenge thriller is now the number one series in the world, according to MovieWeb, and the headline says goodbye to Reacher.
Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentGoodbye? Reacher didn't die, he just got replaced by a guy who also wants revenge.
Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorIt's a betrayal, Kenji. The whole family is in mourning, and I have already lit a candle.
Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentYou lit a candle for a streaming show.
Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorOnly eight episodes, and it still took the crown from everybody. That's a coup with a very short runtime.
Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentI'm on episode three, and I'm not sorry.
Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorDrama Index, a solid seven, because my own cousin is a traitor and he's sitting right here.