Created by Nick Santora and Nicholas Wootton.
Neagley premiered on September 16, 2026.
Distributed by Prime Video.
Neagley TV Series Review
Neagley is a gripping action mystery that gives Frances Neagley a story of her own outside the Reacher series.
Maria Sten delivers a strong performance as the skilled private investigator, whose search for answers begins after the suspicious death of her childhood friend.
The investigation leads her toward a secretive community, dangerous criminals and a pharmaceutical conspiracy.
Alongside its action sequences, the series explores Neagley’s troubled past and her fear of physical contact, adding emotional depth to the character.
With eight episodes, solid supporting performances and plenty of suspense, Neagley offers an engaging spin-off that blends detective work, action and character-driven drama.
CR Rating: 8.7/10.
Neagley Actors
Maria Sten as Frances Neagley
DOB: October 29, 1989.
Bio: Danish actress, writer, filmmaker, and former professional dancer and model from Copenhagen.
She began her acting career with roles in productions including Channel Zero: The Dream Door and Swamp Thing before becoming widely recognized as Frances Neagley in Reacher.
Sten also wrote episodes of Big Sky and has written, directed, produced, and starred in short films.
Role: Frances Neagley is a private investigator and former member of the U.S. Army’s 110th Special Investigations Unit, where she served alongside Jack Reacher.
After learning that her childhood friend Tommy Crane has died in what appears to be a suspicious accident, Neagley begins investigating the circumstances surrounding his death.
Episodes: 8.
Interesting facts: Maria Sten was crowned Miss Denmark Universe in 2008 before pursuing a career in acting and filmmaking.
She began her professional career as a dancer and model and later wrote, directed, produced, and starred in her own short film.
Notable Works: Reacher, Channel Zero: The Dream Door, Swamp Thing.
Greyston Holt as Detective Hudson Riley
DOB: September 30, 1985.
Bio: Canadian actor born in Calgary, Alberta, and raised on Salt Spring Island in British Columbia.
He began his professional acting career in the mid-2000s and has built a substantial television career in Canadian and North American productions.
Role: Detective Hudson Riley is a Chicago police detective and a member of a notorious criminal family.
Known by the nickname “Rats” among his colleagues, Riley is determined to establish himself as an honest and hardworking police officer rather than follow his family’s criminal path.
Episodes: 8.
Interesting facts: Holt was born in Calgary but grew up on Salt Spring Island, British Columbia.
He learned to play guitar during high school and later performed with a band at various venues.
Notable Works: Bitten, The Night Agent, Riverdale, Alcatraz.
Adeline Rudolph as Renee Birdwhistle
DOB: February 10, 1995.
Bio: Hong Kong-born British actress and model of German and Korean descent.
She attended the German-Swiss International School before studying political science at University College London.
Rudolph gained attention as Agatha Night in Chilling Adventures of Sabrina and later played Billie Wesker in Resident Evil.
Role: Renee Birdwhistle begins the series working as an administrative assistant but wants a more meaningful career.
She joins Neagley’s investigation into Tommy’s death and hopes the case will also help her uncover information about her missing brother.
Episodes: 8.
Interesting facts: Rudolph began her career as a model before moving into acting.
She is of German and Korean descent and studied at University College London.
Notable Works: Chilling Adventures of Sabrina, Riverdale, Resident Evil, Hellboy: The Crooked Man.
Jasper Jones as Keno
DOB: N/A.
Bio: American actor known for his work in film and television.
He gained attention with his role as Jack West in the crime drama film King Ivory and has since appeared in projects including Bleeding and Neagley.
Role: Keno is an orphaned street kid who has experienced foster care and juvenile detention.
Neagley recognizes potential in him and gradually brings him into her investigation.
Episodes: 8.
Interesting facts: Jones discussed filming a particularly demanding sequence in which Keno becomes trapped in a pit filled with bodies.
Notable Works: King Ivory, Bleeding, To Die For.
Matthew Del Negro as Pierce Woodrow
DOB: August 2, 1972.
Bio: American actor born in Mount Kisco, New York.
He graduated from Boston College, where he played Division I lacrosse, before pursuing acting professionally.
He began his screen career with appearances in commercials and independent productions.
Role: Pierce Woodrow is an unethical therapist connected to the central conspiracy in Neagley.
Alongside Lawrence Cole, he is involved in the development of Tranqlara, an experimental drug presented as a potential treatment for trauma.
Episodes: 8.
Interesting facts: Del Negro played Division I lacrosse at Boston College before beginning his acting career.
He has also taught acting classes in Santa Monica.
Notable Works: The Sopranos, Scandal, Mayor of Kingstown, City on a Hill.
Damon Herriman as Lawrence Cole
DOB: March 31, 1970.
Bio: Australian actor and writer born in Adelaide, South Australia.
He began acting as a child and has built a long career across Australian and international film and television.
Role: Lawrence Cole is a charismatic cult leader who presents himself as a farmer and self-styled prophet.
His organization becomes central to Neagley’s investigation into the suspicious death of Tommy Crane.
Episodes: 8.
Interesting facts: Herriman has received multiple Australian acting nominations and won a Penguin Award for a juvenile performance in 1989.
Notable Works: Justified, Secret City, Mr Inbetween, Flesh and Bone, Mindhunter, Once Upon a Time in Hollywood.
Rebecca Liddiard as Judith Gray
DOB: January 8, 1991.
Bio: Canadian actress born in London, Ontario.
She moved to Toronto at 18 and studied theatre performance at Ryerson University, now Toronto Metropolitan University.
While developing her acting career, she supported herself by working part-time as an office manager.
Role: Judith Gray is a secretive member of Lawrence Cole’s organization.
Her connection to Cole’s group places her close to the mystery surrounding Tommy Crane’s death and Neagley’s investigation.
Episodes: 6.
Interesting facts: Liddiard worked as a part-time office manager after moving to Toronto before her acting career became established.
She also performed on stage, including a lead role in the Tarragon Theatre production of Mustard.
Notable Works: Houdini & Doyle, Frankie Drake Mysteries, Between, Fargo.
Tyrone Benskin as Calvin Neagley
DOB: December 29, 1958.
Bio: English-Canadian actor, theatre director and former politician born in Bristol, England.
He moved to Canada with his family at the age of nine and later studied theatre in Montreal.
Benskin has built an extensive career across theatre, film and television.
Role: Calvin Neagley is Frances Neagley’s father.
His place in her childhood becomes important as the series gradually reveals the experiences that shaped her adult personality and her difficulty with physical contact.
Episodes: 6.
Interesting facts: Benskin was elected as the Member of Parliament for Jeanne-Le Ber in Quebec in the 2011 Canadian federal election and served in the House of Commons until 2015.
Notable Works: Pieces of a Woman, The Boys, Fire Country, Channel Zero.
John Bregar as Mason
DOB: March 1, 1985.
Bio: Canadian actor, editor and director from North York, Ontario.
He began working professionally in the early 2000s and became known to television audiences through Canadian productions.
Role: Mason is a member of the group surrounding Neagley as she investigates the suspicious death of her childhood friend Tommy Crane.
He appears alongside the other members of Neagley’s developing team as the investigation leads them toward the larger conspiracy.
Episodes: 6.
Interesting facts: Bregar’s first two acting auditions were reportedly for Queer as Folk.
Before establishing himself as a professional actor, he worked at the Hard Rock Cafe in Toronto.
Notable Works: Degrassi: The Next Generation, Family Biz, Awakening the Zodiac.
Jessica Clement as Mandy
DOB: November 6, 1995.
Bio: Canadian actress and director born in Burlington, Ontario.
She began acting at a young age and has built a career across Canadian and American film and television.
Role: Mandy is a recurring character whose involvement connects her to the wider group surrounding the central investigation.
Her appearances help expand the world around Neagley and the people connected to the mystery.
Episodes: 5.
Interesting facts: Clement is also interested in directing and producing and has worked behind the camera in addition to acting.
Notable Works: Gen V, Dream Scenario, Night of the Reaper.
Ema Ines as Glynis
DOB: N/A.
Bio: Portuguese actress, writer, director and assistant director who was born in South Africa and has worked in Toronto since her teenage years.
Her interest in the performing arts began at age five when she appeared as Baby Nala in a production of The Lion King.
Role: Glynis is a recurring character in Neagley who becomes part of the larger network surrounding the central investigation.
Episodes: 5.
Interesting facts: Inês performed as baby Nala in a production of The Lion King when she was five.
She has also worked in casting and has experience behind the camera.
Notable Works: The Probability of Miracles, Run the Burbs, Holly Hobbie, A Ghost Ruined My Life.
Peter Outerbridge as Arvid Rawlings
DOB: June 30, 1966.
Bio: Canadian actor from Toronto with a career spanning television, theatre and screen productions.
He studied acting at the University of Victoria and graduated with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in 1988.
After university, Outerbridge co-founded the theatre company Way Off Broadway and toured Canada for several years.
Role: Arvid Rawlings is connected to the pharmaceutical side of the conspiracy investigated by Neagley.
His position gives him access to resources and places him among the figures whose interests intersect with Lawrence Cole’s operation.
Episodes: 5.
Interesting facts: Outerbridge comes from a family with strong artistic connections.
His uncle was opera singer Jon Vickers, and he has two older sisters and two older brothers.
Notable Works: ReGenesis, Nikita, Orphan Black, Batwoman.
More Actors
• Joel Keller as Gerald York.
• James Downing as Deputy Chief Plemel.
• Zach Parsons as Elliot Percy.
• Nicholas Anderson Tull as Connor.
FAQ – Neagley (2026) TV Series
What is Neagley about?
Neagley follows Frances Neagley, a Chicago private investigator and former military colleague of Jack Reacher, as she investigates the suspicious death of her childhood friend Tommy Crane.
Is Neagley a spin-off of Reacher?
Yes. Neagley is a spin-off set within the Reacher universe and focuses on Frances Neagley, played by Maria Sten.
Is Jack Reacher in Neagley?
Yes. Alan Ritchson appears as Jack Reacher, although the series primarily focuses on Neagley and her own investigation.
How many episodes does Neagley Season 1 have?
Season 1 has eight episodes. All eight episodes were released on Prime Video on September 16, 2026.
Where can I watch Neagley?
Neagley is available to stream on Prime Video.
Conclusion
Neagley delivers a solid mix of action, mystery and character drama.
With Maria Sten leading the story, the series gives the Reacher universe a fresh perspective while exploring Neagley’s past and personal struggles.