I was a fan of the books, and of course of previous renditions of Reacher, enjoying them all. I truly believe what makes this current version, with Alan Ritchson, better for me, is Alan's portrayal. Yes, he is a vision of beauty, but that's not all he brings to the character. The way he acts, his no nonsense, no apology for being an introvert, behavior is what I can relate to. To be able to separate out this usually negative connotation and make it fun and loveable is a nod to a developed actor. I'm glad my husband talked me into yet another series. I am a fan.