Prime Video has officially announced the return of its action-packed series ‘Reacher’ with its highly anticipated second season set to premiere on December 15.

The new season will consist of eight episodes, with a weekly release schedule. The first three episodes are set to debut on December 15, followed by subsequent episodes every Friday until January 19, 2024.

Based on the 11th book in Lee Child’s globally best-selling ‘Jack Reacher’ series, titled ‘Bad Luck and Trouble,’ ‘Reacher’ season two will continue to follow the adventures of the enigmatic hero, PTI reported.

Alan Ritchson will reprise his role as Jack Reacher, and he will be joined by a talented ensemble cast, including Maria Sten, Serinda Swan, and Shaun Sipos in pivotal roles.

The official logline for season two teases an intriguing storyline: Veteran military police investigator Reacher receives a mysterious and coded message, alerting him to the brutal and enigmatic murders of his former US Army unit, the 110th MP Special Investigations.

The season will see Reacher drawn from his nomadic lifestyle as he reunites with three of his former teammates, who have become his chosen family, to delve into this puzzling mystery. This investigative team includes Frances Neagley, Karla Dixon, a forensic accountant with whom Reacher shares a soft spot, and David O’Donnell, a fast-talking, switchblade-wielding family man.

The ensemble cast is rounded out by Ferdinand Kingsley as A.M., a mercenary referred to as a “ghost” by Homeland Security, Robert Patrick as Shane Langston, the head of security for a private defense contractor with a questionable track record, and Domenick Lombardozzi as the tough NYPD detective Guy Russo.

As fans eagerly await the return of ‘Reacher,’ the new season promises to deliver another dose of suspense, action, and intrigue, setting the stage for more thrilling adventures in the world of Jack Reacher.