Written by John Edward Betancourt
Caution: This article contains spoilers for Episode 206 of ‘Reacher’. To revisit the previous episode, click here.
When we find ourselves in trouble, or dealing with someone unsavory that is causing some level of harm, there is only one way to really stop that problem and that is… to fight back. Because to do so is the only way to know exactly how tough our opponent or opponents are, so we know how best to be done with them, and well… that’s why we need to take a swing and often times, that swing is quite worthwhile. For a great deal of bullies in this life hate being clapped back upon verbally or physically, so a show of force tends to get them to disappear. But now and again, we do indeed take a shot and learn that who and what we are dealing with is tougher than expected and scarier than expected. Which forces us to rethink how best to escape their nonsense and well, this particular problem is top of mind today, simply because it served as the central problem that Reacher and his team dealt with in the next episode of Prime Video’s Reacher. For ‘New York’s Finest’ saw the team taking a beat to process the fact that Swan was involved in this madness, something that Reacher still believed was not the case, and well… being attacked in this manner left everyone believing that the time had come, to go on the counteroffensive. Because the only way to really get the answers they needed, and to be safe, was to get to the source and compel them to speak and well that prompted the group to put together quite the bold plan. One where Detective Russo would put a full court press on a police official that could make a difference while Reacher and the SIU, spoke with Marlo Burns, the New Age director who sent them to an ambush and undoubtedly had more knowledge that she expected and well, that brought about progress. Where Russo made it clear that someone was onto the plan and where Reacher’s team were able to compel Burns to not only spill the beans about how this came together and who else was involved, but she was eager to absolve Swan of any wrongdoing since she painted him in a positive light, and… she was willing to bring Reacher face to face with Langston. But alas, that move, which would have been the perfect finish to this sucker punch and moved this case in the right direction… was blocked. Because Russo, who also stepped up and conducted overwatch on Burns’ daughter to keep her safe while the other plan went into play, found himself under fire by Langston’s assassins. Forcing the group to part ways to keep that young girl safe. And while that did bring Reacher close to Langston, since he was able to put down all of his lackeys, he was not prepared for the resources that Langston harbored. Which allowed for the bad guy to escape, and Langston made it clear how tough he is, by way of this counterpunch landed. For its delivery brought about… a hero’s end for a down home and honest New York Police Department Detective. Because Russo did put himself in harm’s way to make sure that little girl was okay, and it cost him everything. Which made for an epic and bittersweet tale really. One that really did see our heroes be surprised by Langston. Because he had his slimy butt covered at every turn and knew exactly how to bait Reacher into buying time for his escape and of course… he once again won the day at the cost of an innocent and good life and that’s a shame. Because let’s be honest, we all wanted Russo to see this to the end and be a hero in the department, and a round of applause is in order for Domenick Lombardozzi for making such an impact this season with his amazing performance as Russo, and he will certainly be missed. Which means that now… the mission also demands justice for Russo, and it will be interesting to see what Reacher and the team do next, now that they have exchanged hard blows with Langston. Until next time. Watch ‘Reacher’
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