Created by David DiGilio.
The Terminal List premiered on July 1, 2022.
Distributed by Amazon Prime Video.
The Terminal List TV Series Review
The Terminal List is a gripping military thriller starring Chris Pratt as James Reece, a Navy SEAL seeking justice after a deadly mission destroys his team and threatens his family.
In Season 1, Reece investigates the ambush and uncovers a dangerous conspiracy involving powerful figures.
In Season 2, Reece enters an international espionage operation, facing new enemies and uncovering secrets connected to his past.
Overall, the series combines intense action, suspense, betrayal, and emotional drama.
Chris Pratt delivers a compelling performance, making The Terminal List an engaging choice for viewers who enjoy military stories, revenge plots, and high-stakes investigations.
CR Rating: 8/10.
The Terminal List Actors
Chris Pratt as James Reece
DOB: June 21, 1979.
American actor known for his performances in television, comedy, action, and major Hollywood productions.
Raised in Lake Stevens, Washington, he initially worked various jobs before beginning his acting career.
Role: James Reece is a highly trained United States Navy SEAL commander who leads an elite team on a covert mission in Syria.
When the operation ends in disaster and most of his team members are killed, Reece returns home struggling with disturbing memories and unanswered questions.
Seasons & Episodes: S1-2 (16 eps).
Interesting facts: Pratt also serves as an executive producer on The Terminal List.
Notable Works: Guardians of the Galaxy, Jurassic World, Parks and Recreation, The Tomorrow War.
Constance Wu as Katie Buranek
DOB: March 22, 1982.
American actress known for her work in television and film.
Born and raised in Richmond, Virginia, she developed an interest in acting through local theatre before studying at the Lee Strasberg Theatre and Film Institute in New York.
Role: Katie Buranek is an investigative journalist who becomes involved in James Reece’s search for the truth behind the deadly ambush that killed members of his Navy SEAL team.
Recognising that the official explanation does not account for the evidence, she investigates the people and institutions connected to the operation.
Seasons & Episodes: S1-2 (16 eps).
Interesting facts: Wu received a Golden Globe nomination for Best Actress in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy for Crazy Rich Asians.
Notable Works: Fresh Off the Boat, Crazy Rich Asians, Hustlers, The Feels.
Taylor Kitsch as Ben Edwards
DOB: April 8, 1981.
Canadian actor who initially pursued a career in professional hockey before a knee injury changed his plans.
He later moved into modelling and eventually acting, studying with acting coach Sheila Grey in New York.
Role: Ben Edwards is a former Navy SEAL and close friend of James Reece.
In The Terminal List, he initially appears to be one of Reece’s most trusted allies, using his military experience and intelligence connections to help him investigate the conspiracy behind the ambush that killed their team.
Seasons & Episodes: S1-2 (9 eps).
Interesting facts: Kitsch also portrayed real-life Navy SEAL Mike Murphy in Lone Survivor, a film based on the 2005 military operation in Afghanistan.
Notable Works: Friday Night Lights, Lone Survivor, Waco, John Carter.
Riley Keough as Lauren Reece
DOB: May 29, 1989.
American actress, producer, and filmmaker who began her career as a fashion model before moving into acting.
She made her feature-film debut as Marie Currie in The Runaways (2010) and gradually established herself through independent films and television dramas.
Role: Lauren Reece is the wife of James Reece and the mother of their daughter, Lucy.
She represents the family life Reece hopes to return to after his military service.
However, Lauren becomes one of the victims of the conspiracy surrounding Reece’s final mission.
Seasons & Episodes: S1 (8 eps).
Interesting facts: Keough is the granddaughter of Elvis Presley and has built her own career as an actress and filmmaker.
Notable Works: Daisy Jones & the Six, Zola, American Honey, The Girlfriend Experience.
Arlo Mertz as Lucy Reece
DOB: N/A.
A young American actress best known for portraying Lucy Reece in the first season of the Amazon Prime Video thriller The Terminal List.
Her appearance in the series is a supporting performance within a story that explores the personal consequences of military service and government conspiracies.
Role: Lucy Reece is the daughter of James and Lauren Reece.
She represents the family life and future that James hopes to protect after returning from military service.
Lucy becomes a victim of the conspiracy surrounding her father’s final mission, and her death, alongside her mother’s, profoundly affects him.
Seasons & Episodes: S1 (8 eps).
Interesting facts: Mertz’s role in The Terminal List is her best-known publicly documented screen credit.
Notable Works: The First Lady, On the Verge.
Jeanne Tripplehorn as Secretary Lorraine Hartley
DOB: June 10, 1963.
American actress with an extensive career in film, television, and theatre.
She studied at the Juilliard School’s Drama Division in New York after beginning her professional journey in radio and local television.
Role: Secretary Lorraine Hartley is the United States Secretary of Defense and one of the senior government officials connected to the conspiracy at the heart of The Terminal List.
Initially, she presents herself as a leader concerned with national security and the wellbeing of military personnel.
Seasons & Episodes: S1 (8 eps).
Interesting facts: Tripplehorn received a Primetime Emmy Award nomination for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Limited Series or Movie for portraying Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis in Grey Gardens.
Notable Works: Basic Instinct, The Firm, Waterworld, Sliding Doors, Big Love, Criminal Minds, Grey Gardens.
Tom Hopper as Raife Hastings
DOB: January 28, 1985.
English actor who trained at Rose Bruford College, graduating with an honours degree in 2006.
He began building his career through British television before gaining wider recognition as Sir Percival in the fantasy series Merlin.
Role: Raife Hastings is a former US Navy SEAL lieutenant, troop commander of Charlie Platoon, and one of James Reece’s oldest and closest friends.
Their friendship goes back to their university rugby days and is strengthened by their military service and shared experiences.
Seasons & Episodes: S2 (8 eps).
Interesting facts: Raife’s nickname in The Terminal List: Dark Wolf is Mtulivu, a Swahili word meaning “calm one.”
Notable Works: The Umbrella Academy, Black Sails, The Adventures of Merlin, Game of Thrones.
Dar Salim as Mohammed Farooq
DOB: August 18, 1977.
Iraqi-born Danish actor who moved to Denmark as a child after his family fled Iraq.
Before pursuing acting full-time, he served in the Danish Royal Life Guards and trained as a commercial pilot.
Role: Mohammed “Mo” Farooq is an Iraqi Special Operations Forces (ISOF) officer who was previously trained in the CIA’s Scorpions programme.
Introduced in The Terminal List: Dark Wolf, he is a skilled operative whose mission is to protect his country and confront threats from within and outside its borders.
Seasons & Episodes: S2 (7 eps).
Interesting facts: Before becoming an actor, Salim served in Denmark’s Royal Life Guards and trained as a commercial pilot.
Notable Works: Borgen, Game of Thrones, A War, The Devil’s Double, The Covenant, Black Crab, The Gentlemen.
Luke Hemsworth as Jules Landry
DOB: November 5, 1980.
Australian actor who began his career in television, appearing in Australian productions such as Neighbours and Blue Heelers.
Hemsworth has built a career across television, action films and science fiction, often taking on roles that involve military, security or law-enforcement settings.
Role: Jules Landry is a former US Navy SEAL and member of the CIA’s Special Operations division.
He works alongside Ben Edwards in covert operations and becomes part of the team involved in missions that take them into dangerous international territory.
Seasons & Episodes: S2 (4 eps).
Interesting facts: Luke is the older brother of actors Chris and Liam Hemsworth.
Notable Works: Neighbours, Blue Heelers, Westworld, Hickok, Thor: Ragnarok, The Reckoning, Land of Bad.
Gabriel Luna as Freddy Strain
DOB: December 5, 1982.
American actor and producer who was born and raised in Austin, Texas.
He attended St. Edward’s University, where he studied acting and performed as Romeo in a university production of Romeo and Juliet.
Role: Freddy Strain is a former SEAL Team 6 Senior Chief who now works as an officer in the CIA’s Ground Branch.
An elite sniper and dedicated family man, he becomes involved in the search for James Reece after believing that the former Navy SEAL survived the events of the first season.
Seasons & Episodes: S2 (5 eps).
Interesting facts: Luna has discussed the preparation required for action-heavy roles and has worked with productions involving stunt coordination and physical training.
Notable Works: Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., Matador, Wicked City, Terminator: Dark Fate, The Last of Us, FUBAR.
J.D. Pardo as Tony Layun
DOB: September 7, 1980.
American actor, producer and director who began his career as a teenage model before moving into television and film acting.
His breakthrough came with the NBC science-fiction series Revolution, in which he played Jason Neville, also known as Nate Walker.
Role: Tony Layun is an FBI Special Agent and head of the Fugitive Task Force at the San Diego field office.
Previously assigned to the FBI’s Chicago office, he leads the investigation into James Reece after the former Navy SEAL becomes a fugitive.
Seasons & Episodes: S1 (5 eps).
Interesting facts: Pardo has appeared in a variety of television genres, including crime, action, and supernatural drama.
Notable Works: Mayans M.C., Revolution, The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 2, East Los High.
Jared Shaw as Ernest “Boozer” Vickers
DOB: N/A.
American actor, producer, writer and former US Navy SEAL.
His military background has played an important role in his work on The Terminal List franchise, where he contributes both on screen and behind the scenes.
Role: Ernest “Boozer” Vickers is a Chief Special Warfare Operator and member of James Reece’s Alpha Platoon.
He is one of Reece’s trusted teammates and shares the close bond formed among the SEALs through years of military service and dangerous missions.
Seasons & Episodes: S1-2 (10 eps).
Interesting facts: Shaw is also an executive producer on the series and has a background connected to military authenticity in screen productions.
Notable Works: The Terminal List: Dark Wolf, The Warfighters, SEAL Team, The Tomorrow War, Lioness.
More Actors
• LaMonica Garrett as Commander Bill Cox.
• Christina Vidal as Mac Wilson.
• Nick Chinlund as Admiral Gerald Pillar.
• Tyner Rushing as Liz Riley.
• Drew Starkey as Junior Alba.
• Alexis Louder as Nicole Deptula.
• Jai Courtney as Steve Horn.
• Matthew Rauch as JAG Captain Howard.
• Paul McCrane as Mike Tedesco.
• Stephen Bishop as Richard Fontana.
FAQ – The Terminal List TV Series
What is The Terminal List about?
The Terminal List follows James Reece, a Navy SEAL commander who investigates a deadly ambush that killed his platoon. His search for answers leads him to uncover a dangerous conspiracy.
Is Season 2 of The Terminal List based on a book?
Yes. Season 2 is based on True Believer, the second novel in Jack Carr’s James Reece book series.
Is The Terminal List connected to The Terminal List: Dark Wolf?
Yes. The Terminal List: Dark Wolf is a prequel series set in the same universe. It focuses on Ben Edwards and his journey into covert CIA operations.
How many seasons does The Terminal List have?
The series has two seasons as of October 2026, with eight episodes in each season.
Where can I watch The Terminal List?
You can stream both seasons of The Terminal List exclusively on Amazon Prime Video.
Conclusion
The Terminal List is a gripping military thriller packed with intense action, suspense, and unexpected twists.
Chris Pratt’s strong performance makes James Reece’s journey of revenge and justice compelling for fans of action and espionage dramas.