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By Melissa Camacho
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Formulaic military action thriller has violence, language.
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The Terminal List
Parent and Kid Reviews
Based on 12 parent reviews
Parents say that while the show features impressive performances, particularly from Chris Pratt, many expressed concern about its inclusion of nudity and profanity, which they feel detracts from its potential value. Some reviews appreciated the storyline and action, deeming it a must-watch, albeit with cautions regarding its appropriateness for younger audiences due to mature content.
- profanity warning
- nudity concerns
- strong performances
- compelling story
- age appropriateness
Summarized with AI
Summarized with AI
Based on 8 kid reviews
What's the Story?
Adapted from a novel by Jack Carr, THE TERMINAL LIST is a military-themed thriller about a former Navy SEAL who discovers that his platoon may have been the subject of an experiment gone wrong. Lieutenant Commander James Reece's (Chris Pratt) unit was ambushed during a covert military operation, leading to the death of his men. But as he tries to deal with the loss, he realizes that he and his fellow SEALS were victims of something more sinister, the consequences of which have let him with cognitive trauma that has impaired his memory function. With the help of friend and former SEAL Ben Edwards (Taylor Kitsch) and investigative journalist Katie Buranek (Constance Wu) Reece wants to find out more about what happened. But soon he finds himself targeting those responsible as an act of vengeance.
Is It Any Good?
This dark, often muddled series presents a story that becomes more complex with every turn. Viewers are presented with sometimes-contradictory flashbacks as Reece attempts to recall what happened during his ill-fated mission, which sometimes makes it harder to understand what is happening in real time. But despite the creative storytelling, The Terminal List is yet another tale about military brass and wealthy corporations putting their interests ahead of U.S. soldiers. There's enough fire power and violence to keep action fans entertained, but the themes that drive the series aren't particularly inspired.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about what it's like for soldiers to come back from deployment. What challenges do U.S. veterans often face when they return from combat? Do movies and shows like this one impact the way society thinks about them?
How different is The Terminal List series from Jack Carr's novel? Why were these changes made? Do they make this version of the story more entertaining?
TV Details
- Premiere date : July 1, 2022
- Cast : Chris Pratt , Constance Wu , Taylor Kitsch , Jeanne Tripplehorn
- Network : Prime Video
- Genre : Action
- Topics : Adventures , History ( War: Other )
- TV rating :
- Last updated : October 9, 2025
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