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Ars Technica reviews Neagley spinoff as worthy Reacher companion

Prime Video's new crime thriller starring Maria Sten mostly delivers despite uneven pacing and stock antagonists.

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What to know

  • Neagley is a new Prime Video spinoff centered on Frances Neagley (Maria Sten), a character from the hit series Reacher.
  • The series follows Neagley investigating the suspicious death of her childhood friend, uncovering a cult and drug-smuggling operation.
  • Ars Technica found it uneven but entertaining, with a slow opening that gains momentum as the plot unfolds.

“Neagley gets off to a sluggish start, with a workmanlike, rather clumsy first episode largely spent establishing the main characters and central plot—and the writers lean a bit too hard on constant Chicago callbacks.”

Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica critic · Ars Technica ↗ · Sep 20

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Ars Technica reviews Neagley spinoff as worthy Reacher companion
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    “It's a bit uneven in execution but still delivers as fast-paced, entertaining escapist fare.”
    — Jennifer Ouellette
    1. 1 outlet Review: Neagley is a worthy spinoff to megahit Reacher

      first by Ars Technica, 2d ago