This Prime Video action thriller is a must-watch before John Krasinski returns in the new Jack Ryan movie

John Krasinski and his evolution from sitcom sweetheart to action hero hit full throttle as Jack Ryan, and this show is a must-watch before his next big-screen return.

If you’ve ever watched a thriller that made your heart race and your brain scramble to keep up, it's probably from the Tom Clancy universe. But if not, Tom Clancy’s Jack Ryan on Prime Video is the perfect entry point, and now's the best time to binge it.

All because John Krasinski is officially returning in a brand-new Jack Ryan movie. And you’ll want all the context before that hits screens.

The show with John Krasinski in the lead is more than just another CIA guy with a gun kind of action movie. He is a desk analyst who becomes a field agent and gets involved in some of the most gripping global conflicts. And the world, the tension, and the conflicts all seem a bit too realistic.

If you love a good show where the hero exposes terrorist networks or deals with corrupt politicians, this show is what you need. And seeing Jim Halpert go full Jason Bourne is, to say the least, pretty satisfying.

John Krasinski in Tom Clancy's Jack Ryan: Why this Prime Video action thriller is a must-watch

One of the biggest reasons to catch up on John Krasinski as Jack Ryan is that it perfectly sets the tone for the cinematic return of the character in the upcoming movie. The show has already done a stellar job of evolving Ryan from the reluctant hero trope into someone who is way more layered.

John Krasinski plays him with just the right amount of moral conviction, intelligence, and vulnerability to make him feel human and relatable. He is not like a comic book superhero in camo pants. By the end of the fourth season, he’s been through enough already to make you emotionally invested in the show. And that depth is likely to carry over into the movie.

Another reason this Prime Video show works so well is its production value. It doesn’t look like a typical TV thriller. It is shot across multiple countries with movie-level visuals. The action sequences are quite exciting and tight as well. The espionage is clever, and the geopolitical themes hit close to home.

Unlike some thrillers that get lost in jargon or a story that leads nowhere (with way too much action for the plot to even exist), Tom Clancy's Jack Ryan keeps things moving with the kind of exhilaration that will have you sitting on the edge of your seat. Plus, the supporting cast (Wendell Pierce, Michael Kelly, and Betty Gabriel) all add some major firepower to Jack Ryan's journey.

Also, the show actually respects its audience by not spoon-feeding the details or insulting your intelligence. It also builds tension slowly and adds action only when it is needed. The politics shown is pretty layered as well.

So, by the time John Krasinski suits up for the upcoming movie, you’ll feel like you’re not just watching another spy flick but continuing a story you’re already emotionally tied to.

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