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'Tom Clancy's Jack Ryan: Ghost War' Review: A Solid, Safe, Espionage Endeavor
John Krasinski returns as Jack Ryan in a standalone espionage film that expands the Prime Video series and may launch a new franchise.
On Wednesday, Tom Clancy's Jack Ryan: Ghost War premiered on Prime Video, starring John Krasinski as Jack Ryan and Wendell Pierce as former CIA boss James Greer.
Former CIA boss James Greer pulls Jack Ryan from civilian life to investigate "Starling," a questionable post-9/11 black-ops endeavor, recruiting MI6 officer Emma Marlow to help track the organization's resurgence.
Liam Crown, a British war hero and former teammate of Greer, reactivates terrorist groups to execute a "ghost war," forcing the team through action sequences filmed on location in Dubai and London.
While Ghost War delivers "reasonably impressive" action sequences, critics note the streaming-exclusive film lacks the immersive character development that defined the original four-season series.
Although Amazon has not formally greenlit a sequel, star and producer John Krasinski has expressed interest in continuing the character in movie form, viewing Ghost War as a foundation for future cinematic stories.