Jack Ryan TV Series
Jack Ryan TV Series
"Tom Clancy's Jack Ryan" redirects here. For the fictional universe, see Ryanverse. For the fictional character,
see Jack Ryan (character). For other uses, see Jack Ryan (disambiguation).
Jack Ryan
Action
Genre
Political thriller
Graham Roland
Based on Characters
by Tom Clancy
Wendell Pierce
Abbie Cornish
Ali Suliman
Dina Shihabi
John Hoogenakker
Noomi Rapace
Jordi Mollà
Francisco Denis
Cristina Umaña
Jovan Adepo
Michael Kelly
Composer(s) Ramin Djawadi
Original language(s) English
No. of seasons 2
Production
Daniel Sackheim
Morten Tyldum
Michael Bay
Brad Fuller
Andrew Form
John Krasinski
Tom Clancy
David Ellison
Dana Goldberg
Marcy Ross
Mace Neufeld
Robert Phillips
Checco Varese
Christopher Faloona
Paul Trejo
Sarah Boyd
Vikash Patel
Push, Boot.
Platinum Dunes
Skydance Media
Paramount Television
Amazon Studios
Release
present
External links
Official website
Tom Clancy's Jack Ryan, or simply Jack Ryan, is an American political thriller spy web television series, based
on characters from the fictional "Ryanverse" created by Tom Clancy, that premiered on August 31, 2018
on Prime Video. The series was created by Carlton Cuse and Graham Roland. Cuse serves as an executive
producer alongside John Krasinski, Michael Bay, and Mace Neufeld, among others. Krasinski also stars in the
series as the title character, making him the fifth actor to portray the character after Alec Baldwin, Harrison
Ford, Ben Affleck, and Chris Pine from the film series.
In April 2018, Amazon renewed the series for its second season which premiered on October 31, 2019. [1] In
February 2019, Amazon renewed the series for a third season.
Inhalt
1Premise
2Cast and characters
o 2.1Main
o 2.2Recurring
o 2.3Guest
3Episodes
o 3.1Season 1 (2018)
o 3.2Season 2 (2019)
4Production
o 4.1Development
o 4.2Casting
o 4.3Filming
5Release
o 5.1Marketing
o 5.2Premiere
o 5.3Home media
6Reception
o 6.1Critical response
6.1.1Season 1
6.1.2Season 2
o 6.2Awards and nominations
7References
8External links
Premise[edit]
The first season follows the titular CIA analyst as he is wrenched from the security of his desk job into the field
after discovering a string of dubious bank transfers, which are being carried out by a rising Islamic extremist
named Suleiman.
The second season sees Jack in the middle of political warfare in a fictionalized corrupt Venezuela "suffering an
economic meltdown that has fueled mass migration". This concept was less than pleasing to the country's actual
government; one spokesperson described the theme as "crass war propaganda disguised as entertainment". [2]
John Krasinski as Dr. Jack Ryan, a Marine veteran and financial analyst working for the Central
Intelligence Agency (CIA), specifically the Terror, Finance, and Arms Division (T-FAD) under
the Counterterrorism Center (CTC); later promoted to head of T-FAD, and now temporarily working
on Capitol Hill (season 2).
Krasinski's interpretation of the character is said to be inspired by Harrison Ford's portrayal in Patriot
Games and Clear and Present Danger. Director and executive producer Daniel Sackheim said: "What
was so great about the Harrison Ford movies was that they were about an everyman hero. He was a guy
who wasn't a superhero. He was heroic, but he was vulnerable. He wasn't afraid to be scared. He was a
regular man and a hero."[3][relevant? – discuss]
Wendell Pierce as James Greer, Ryan's boss in T-FAD, a practicing Muslim and former CIA station chief
in Karachi; later promoted to deputy station chief in Moscow, and now reassigned to Venezuela by
request (season 1-2)
Abbie Cornish as Dr. Cathy Mueller (season 1), a doctor specializing in infectious diseases, and Ryan's
love interest
Ali Suliman as Mousa bin Suleiman (season 1), a Lebanon-born Islamic terrorist skilled in finance,
radicalized in France after graduating from Sorbonne, seeking to establish a unified Islamic caliphate
against the West
Dina Shihabi as Hanin Ali (season 1), Suleiman's wife
John Hoogenakker as Matice (aka "Garth" and Jeff, season 2, recurring season 1), a leading black ops
operative with the CIA Special Activities Center
Noomi Rapace as Harriet "Harry" Baumann (season 2), a German Federal Intelligence Service (BND)
agent tracking her former associate Max Schenkel in Venezuela
Jordi Mollà as Nicolás Reyes (season 2), president of Venezuela
Francisco Denis as Miguel Ubarri (season 2), President Reyes' chief advisor and childhood friend, a
concerned general
Cristina Umaña as Gloria Bonalde (season 2), the major contender in the upcoming Venezuelan
presidential election and wife of the missing Minister of Interior and Justice
Jovan Adepo as Marcus Bishop (season 2), a retired U.S. Navy special crewman now fixing boats,
reluctantly recruited back into action with call sign "Uber (Select)"
Michael Kelly as Mike November (season 2), CIA station chief in Venezuela, twice divorced from U.S.
Ambassador to Venezuela Lisa Calabrese
Recurring[edit]
Episodes[edit]
1 8 August 31, 2018
2 8 October 31, 2019
Season 1 (2018)[edit]
No. No. in
Title Directed by
overall season
Stor
1 1 "Pilot" Morten Tyldum
Low-level CIA financial analyst Jack Ryan comes to believe that $9 million of unusual financial transactions are connected to a new Yem
function before he is collected by helicopter and then taken via a plane to Yemen by James Greer, his new boss in the Terror, Finance, a
and his assumed bodyguard are being interrogated when the American base is attacked by rebels/militia. The attackers then rescue the
Jack reconnects with Cathy, and Suleiman's wife Hanin is concerned about the armed terrorists he has brought to their home. Jack and
records lead them to an apartment outside of Paris, where Suleiman's brother Ali is transferring funds. Jack and Greer accompany Fren
ensuing shootout, which ends in a suicide bombing.
In pursuit of Ali, Jack and Greer learn that he is traveling to a rendezvous point in southern France. Hanin escapes with her daughters, b
Meanwhile, Victor, an American drone pilot based in Las Vegas, struggles with his conscience; he later saves Hanin from her attacker w
Suleiman starts an insurrection within ISIS and imprisons its leader, consolidating control of the organization and taking control of 12 ho
Sandrine Arnaud track Ali to a remote gas station; Sandrine is killed in a shootout with Ali, whom Jack shoots and kills in self-defense. M
well-known French priest.
Hanin requests political asylum for herself and her daughters in a refugee camp in Turkey, naming Suleiman as her husband and attracti
to make contact with Suleiman using the messaging board on a video game, posing as Ali. Suleiman detects the ruse, but Jack confirms
Greer proceed to Turkey to extract Hanin and the girls, but she has paid someone to smuggle them from the camp to the coast.
Jack and Greer, with aid from a Turkish sex trafficker, track Hanin and her daughters to the Turkish coast, where they dispatch Suleiman
from Karachi because he had killed his asset, a Pakistani army officer, who was going to turn him in to the authorities to be tortured an
misidentified, and travels to Syria to make amends with the family. Cathy investigates a man infected with a strain of the Ebola virus th
dug up the body of a person who died from the same strain.
Cathy is questioned about her Ebola report, and is furious to discover that Jack works for the CIA. Meanwhile, CIA officials debate on wh
their superiors to settle on a covert ground assault to do the former, as well as extracting Hanin's son, Samir. The CIA has learned about
storm the compound but find no sign of Suleiman; instead, they locate and rescue the physicians. As one of them, Dr. Daniel Nadler, is
been intentionally infected with the Ebola virus.
Pickett, as well as other high-ranking government officials, are quarantined for exposure to Ebola. Suleiman arrives in the country with
system of Washington Memorial Hospital, intending to kill Pickett and throw the United States into chaos. Jack and Greer warn the Sec
can activate the device remotely. Jack and Greer later return Samir to Hanin. For stopping the terrorist attack, Greer is promoted to dep
Season 2 (2019)[edit]
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Production[edit]
Development[edit]
On September 22, 2015, it was announced that Carlton Cuse and Graham Roland were developing a
television series adaptation of Tom Clancy's Jack Ryan series of novels. The potential series was described
as "a new contemporary take on the character using the novels as source material". Production companies
involved with the project were slated to include Paramount Television, Platinum Dunes and Skydance Media.
[5]
A week later, following a bidding war among multiple television networks, it was announced that streaming
service Amazon Video had purchased the rights to the series.[6]
Amazon proceeded to put the production into development during which time they ordered three scripts
written by Cuse and Roland. On August 16, 2016, it was announced that the production had been given a
straight-to-series order for a first season consisting of ten episodes. [7]
In January 2017, it was announced that Morten Tyldum would direct the pilot[8] and that Daniel
Sackheim would direct multiple episodes and produce the series.[9]
On April 24, 2018, it was reported that Amazon had renewed the series. The second season will be set in
South America, where Ryan takes on "a dangerous, declining democratic regime." [2] On May 14, 2018, it was
reported that Richard Rutkowski had served as cinematographer for the pilot and that Checco Varese had
acted in the role for the following seven episodes of season one. [10] On August 14, 2018, it was announced
that Phil Abraham was joining the series as an executive producer and would direct the first two episodes of
the second season.[11] On September 4, 2018, it was reported that Dennie Gordon would direct three
episodes of season two and serve as an executive producer. [12] On February 13, 2019, Amazon renewed the
series for a third season at the TCA press tour.[13]
On October 24, 2019, Paul Scheuring has been reported to be the showrunner for season three, as well as
an executive producer.[14]
Casting[edit]
On April 29, 2016, it was announced that John Krasinski had been cast in the series' title role.[15] On
November 3, 2016, it was reported that Abbie Cornish had been cast as Ryan's fiancée Cathy Mueller.[16] On
December 16, 2016, it was announced that Wendell Pierce, Ali Suliman, and Dina Shihabi had been cast in
series regular roles.[17] In March 2017, it was announced that Peter Fonda, Mena Massoud, Timothy Hutton,
and Al Sapienza had been cast in recurring roles.[18][19][20][21] On June 5, 2017, it was reported that Amir El-
Masry had joined the series in a supporting role.[22]
Alongside the announcement of the series' renewal, it was confirmed that Krasinski and Pierce would return
for the second season.[2] On May 4, 2018, it was reported John Hoogenakker had been promoted to a series
regular for season two after previously appearing in season one in a recurring capacity. [23] On July 20, 2018, it
was announced during Amazon's San Diego Comic-Con panel that Noomi Rapace had joined the main cast
for season two.[24] In August 2018, it was announced that Michael Kelly, Jovan Adepo, Jordi Molla, Cristina
Umaña, and Francisco Denis had joined the cast of season two as series regulars. [25][26] On September 25,
2018, it was reported that Tom Wlaschiha had been cast in a recurring role for season two.[27]
Filming[edit]
Jack Ryan was filmed in multiple locations. On May 10, 2017, Krasinski was spotted filming his scenes
in Washington, D.C.[28] For the next several days the TV series was also shot in Maryland, Virginia,[29] Quebec,
[30]
London, and Morocco.[31] Some scenes were shot in Paris, France and Chamonix.[32]
The first season features approximately 1,000 visual effects shots, including the opening bombing run in the
pilot episode.[33]
Production for season two began in the summer of 2018 in Europe, South America, and the United States.
Shooting locations included Colombia (standing in for Venezuela), London, Moscow and New York.[34][35]
Release[edit]
Marketing[edit]
During September 2017, a series of promotional teasers were uploaded across the TV series's official social
media accounts,[36] culminating with the final teaser showing first footage of John Krasinski as Jack Ryan
which was released on October 3, 2017.[37] On October 7, 2017, the series made its debut at the New York
Comic Con coinciding with the release of a new teaser trailer. Krasinski, Cornish and creators Cuse and
Roland attended the NYCC panel, where they also debuted the first seven minutes of the pilot episode. [38]
On January 30, 2018, the Super Bowl trailer for the series was released online, five days before the football
event and marking the first time that Prime Video has released a Super Bowl ad for one of its original shows.
In a statement, Amazon Studios' head of marketing Mike Benson said, "Given the colossal scope and scale
of the series coupled with the popularity of Tom Clancy’s novels, we knew Tom Clancy's Jack Ryan would be
a natural fit for Prime Video’s first Super Bowl ad. The global nature of the audience provides us with a
unique opportunity to give viewers a look at this thrilling new series coming to Prime." It also announced the
show's release date for August 31.[39] On June 11, 2018, the official trailer for the series was released. [40] On
July 4, 2018, a trailer entitled "Presidents", featuring quotes from U.S. Presidents Bill Clinton, Donald Trump,
and John F. Kennedy, was released in tandem with U.S. Independence Day.[41]
On July 27, 2019, a teaser for the second season was released online. [42]
Premiere[edit]
On June 16, 2018, the series held its world premiere at the 58th Annual Monte-Carlo Television Festival at
the Grimaldi Forum in Monte Carlo, Monaco. The event included a screening of the series' pilot episode that
was attended by cast members John Krasinski, Dina Shihabi and Wendell Pierce, alongside series creators,
showrunners and executive producers Carlton Cuse and Graham Roland. [43][44]
Home media[edit]
Paramount Home Media Distribution released Blu-ray and DVD disc editions of the first season of Jack
Ryan on June 4, 2019. The Blu-ray edition includes deleted scenes and Dolby Atmos soundtrack not
available when viewing through Amazon Prime.[45]
Reception[edit]
Critical response[edit]
Season 1[edit]
The series has been met with a positive critical response upon its premiere. On the review aggregation
website Rotten Tomatoes, the series holds an approval rating of 74% with an average rating of 6.32 out of
10, based on 81 reviews. The website's critical consensus reads, "Though not as thematically rich as some
of its geopolitical predecessors, Jack Ryan is a satisfying addition to the genre buoyed by exceptional action
sequences and a likable cast."[46] Metacritic, which uses a weighted average, assigned the series a score of
66 out of 100 based on 28 critics, indicating "generally favorable reviews". [47]
In a positive review, RogerEbert.com's Nick Allen praised the series saying, "Expertly plotted by creators
Carlton Cuse and Graham Roland, Tom Clancy's Jack Ryan is all the more impactful for its restraint and
scope, offering excellent character-based drama that's concerned with much more than just its
namesake."[48] Similarly favorable, The Gazette's Terry Terrones awarded the series a grade of "A−" and
directed specific approval towards Krasinski's performance saying, "This version of Jack Ryan is relatable,
but also admirable because the actor portraying him can balance so many aspects of the character with
ease. Krasinski plays him so naturally I couldn't tell where he ended and Ryan began." [49] In another
enthusiastic appraisal, Rolling Stone's Alan Sepinwall accorded the series three and a half stars out of five
and complimented it saying, "Like Jack Ryan himself, the Amazon show is smart and confident and
thorough. That’s enough to get the job done." [50]
In a more mixed assessment, TVLine's Dave Nemetz gave the series a grade of "C+" and offered the series
restrained commendation saying, "Amazon’s awkwardly titled Tom Clancy's Jack Ryan is at its best when
things are exploding, delivering a number of impressively high-octane action sequences on a scale rarely
seen on television. The rest of the series, though, is disappointingly mediocre ... and its choice of leading
man may be a major stumbling block."[51] In a negative critique, Vanity Fair's Sonia Saraiya chastised the
show saying "Tom Clancy's Jack Ryan is hysterical. Hysterical as in histrionic; hysterical as in somehow
funny; hysterical as in you wish its team had worked harder to take the temperature of the world around us
before sending this highly charged and obscenely blinkered James Bond manqué into the world." [52] Equally
dismissive, Paste's Amy Amatangelo criticized the series saying, "But more often than not, the show plods
along with no real sense of urgency. I often had to restrain myself from scrolling through my phone. I was
that bored while I was watching. Those indoctrinated into the Jack Ryan canon via the books or the movies
will find the eight-episode series is faithful to the spirit of all that preceded it. I'm just not sure we needed it at
all."[53]
The series has been criticized for a scene in the episode "Black 22" in which a character uses the
word tranny. LGBT activist Eliel Cruz alleged that the scene treats a major cause of violence against trans
women as "a throwaway joke."[54][55] Similarly, the series has also received criticism in French publications for
its depiction of the country, specifically in the episodes "French Connection" and "Black 22", where various
scenes have been condemned. Stéphanie Guerrin of Le Parisien expressed her concern for the dialogue
spoken by and about the French saying, "This series of dangerously caricatural comments leaves one
wondering."[56] Le Point's Bastien Haugel specifically took grievance, in an otherwise positive review, with the
portrayal of a French policeman who espoused anti-Muslim views calling it "dangerously caricatural". [57]
Season 2[edit]
Previews of the upcoming season two, in which Ryan ends up on a mission to Venezuela to “bring stability to
a country on the brink of collapse,” has been criticized by the government of Venezuela for allegedly
promoting an invasion of the country by the United States. Venezuela's Minister of Cultural Affairs Ernesto
Villegas, described previews of the show as: “Crass war propaganda disguised as
entertainment.”[58] Venezuelan actor Francisco Denis, who plays Ubarri, a senior Venezuelan government
official, in the new season, responded to his government's criticism by highlighting the fictional character of
the series. "I don't think the CIA needs [a show like] this to intervene or not in a country," he said. Denis did
regret that the series has included mistakes such as the fictitious meeting of the Venezuelan president with
the CIA -which, in his opinion, would never occur under the current administrations- or presenting the most
powerful man in the country as "basking in luxury"[59].
Critics have also faulted season two for presenting an inverted version of the politics of Venezuela. Though
Venezuela has been led by avowed socialists for two decades—Hugo Chávez followed by Nicolás Maduro—
the series shows the country being led by a right-wing, polo-playing, corrupt “nationalist.” The series explicitly
blames the depletion of the country's wealth on him. His political opponent is a female, progressive, “social
justice”-supporting history professor.[60] On Election Day, his ballots are red; hers are blue. In addition to
critics, numerous viewers have objected to this depiction of Venezuela’s politics. [61]
As of November 4, 2019, season two had an approval rating of 81% on Rotten Tomatoes, based on 16
reviews; the site's summary stated that this season "is both bolder and more refined, doubling down on its
epic espionage set-pieces while making its titular character a little more relatable". [62] Tim Goodman of
the The Hollywood Reporter gave a favorable review:[63]
"Jack Ryan is still fun, despite being a little bit ridiculous and predictable ... Not all the events described
above make perfect sense and there's definitely some bloat here storytelling-wise, but that never seems to
cut into the pacing. It's a strong, appealing cast and an entertaining story — the same successful formula as
the first season and a welcome return visitor to the living room".
Awards and nominations[edit]
Yea
Award Category Nominee(s)
r
2019 Critics'
Best Supporting
Choice
Actress in a Drama Dina Shihabi
Television
Series
Awards
Broadcast Media:
Short Form Effects / TBA (for "French Connection")
Foley
Outstanding
Location
Locations in
Managers Lori Balton, Arnaud Kaiser, Christian McWilliams, Peggy Pridemore, Michele St-Arnaud
Contemporary
Guild Awards
Television
Best Streaming
Science Fiction,
Jack Ryan
Action, & Fantasy
Series
Saturn
Awards
Best Actor in a
Streaming John Krasinski
Presentation
Outstanding
Performance by a
John Krasinski
Male Actor in a
Drama Series
Screen
Actors Guild
Awards
Outstanding
Performance by a
Tom Clancy's Jack Ryan
Stunt Ensemble in a
Television Series
Visual Effects Outstanding Erik Henry, Matt Robken, Bobo Skipper, Deak Ferrand, and Pau Costa (for "Pilot")
Society Supporting Visual
Yea
Award Category Nominee(s)
r
Effects in a
Awards
Photoreal Episode