Follow us on Google News
Get the latest updates directly in your Google News feed
Contains spoilers for episode one of Reacher season 2
In irresistible fashion,Reachermanaged a clever nod to Robert Pattrick’s unforgettable portrayal of the T-1000 in James Cameron’s 1991 hit,Terminator 2: Judgment Day.It was indeed an unexpected move, catching everyone off guard, and proved quite wholesome for the audience. While it might have flown under the radar for many, here’s the clever way showrunner Nick Santora pulled it off.
Also Read:Reacher Season 2 Episode 4 Release Date, Time, and Where to Watch
Here’s How Reacher Subtly Nodded to Arnold Schwarzenegger’sT2!
In Season 1, the showrunner Nick Santora meticulously honored Lee Child’s original novel,Killing Floor,which this series is based on. The director ensured an authentic portrayal of the character Jack Reacher, played byAlan Ritchson.
However, Season 2 from the get-go opted for a more playful approach, injecting a little fun every step of the way. As evident with the introduction of Robert Patrick’s character Shane Langston, Santora, and his team managed to weave in a subtle tribute to Patrick’s past iconic role as the T-1000 inTerminator 2.
The series cleverly referencesT2when Langston acknowledges a hotel check-in under the names Sarah Connor and Starling Castro, with the latter being linked to a past Yankees player.
The scene plays out like this, as the information is passed on to Patrick’s character by his accomplice, he acknowledges,“Starlin Castro played for the Yankees, six or seven years ago.”Subsequently, when asked about the identity of“Sarah Conner,”Patrick’s character replies,“I don’t give a sh-t.”This playful homage adds a touch of familiarity while introducing a new character to the Reacher universe freshly and unexpectedly. And serves as a little treat for the watchers.
Aldo Read:Reacher Season 2 Episode 3 Recap and Review: What Does Reacher discover about Swan?
Another Subtle Tribute toTerminator 2That Many Might Have Missed inReacher
ReacherSeason 2, supposedly hints at another callback within its premiere episode atTerminator 2.A scene involving A.M. played by Ferdinand Kingsley, sees him meet counterfeiters at an L.A. underpass, as he proceeds to execute them. The scene is similar to the one which introduced T-1000 inTerminator 2.This parallel becomes apparent as A.M. calmly departs, similar to the post-murder shot focusing on the T-1000’s exit in the film.
However, considering this scene as another deliberate reference toTerminator 2can be deemed to be a bit of a stretch. However, it’s very likely that the writers, upon Patrick’s casting, may have been influenced by the essence ofT2, which resulted in them planting several easter eggs throughout the episode.
Reacheris currently streaming on Prime Video.
Also Read:“We’re building a world here”: Alan Ritchson Wants ‘Anthological’ Reacher to Break 1 Rule to Make His Character More Relatable After Season 2
Sampurna Banerjee
Articles Published :1804
Sampurna Banerjee is an Entertainment Writer at FandomWire, and she’s written over 1,700 articles! She covers everything from celebrity news to the latest superhero buzz, streaming shows, and fan theories. If it’s trending in pop culture, Sampurna’s probably already on it.When she’s not working, you’ll probably find her rewatching The Office (again), getting into debates about Marvel’s timeline, or diving deep into Christopher Nolan movies for the hundredth time. She’s not just writing about entertainment, she’s living it.
