Reacher
Warning : spoilers beforehand for Reacher season 2 ’s finale .
Summary
Reacherseason 2 ’s terminal fit picks the gross completion song , and while it ’s both an appropriate track and a call many witness would have see before , there is a layer of irony to it . Amazon’sReacherseason 2 could only ever end one way - with Alan Ritchson ’s character bidding word of farewell to his110th Special Investigatorsfriends and render to his roving hobo lifestyle , exact in baseball games and catch some Z’s in neglected boat . Sure enough , Reacherseason 2 conclude with the title fictitious character now the lofty owner of a bus pass , quick to move to his next destination , wherever that might be .
The Sung brings season 2 ’s final moments together , carrying the story from its closing scenery to the end credits and congeal a tone full of exemption and risky venture ahead ofReacherseason 3 . More importantly , the tune carry a mysterious meaning duringReacherseason 2 ’s closing . It encapsulate Jack Reacher as a character and put a somewhat ironic twist on a recurring joke from retiring episodes .
The Song In Reacher Season 2’s Final Scene Is “Simple Man”
The closing birdcall inReacherseason 2 is " Simple Man " by Lynyrd Skynyrd . Released on the band ’s 1973 album(Pronounced ' Lĕh-‘nérd ' Skin-‘nérd ) , " Simple Man " was not one of the phonograph record ’s official singles , but has snuff it on to become one of the band ’s best - know running no matter . While perhaps not the kind of blues music Jack Reacher himself would put on a diner nickelodeon , Lynyrd Skynyrd certainly sits on the bluesier end of rock-and-roll medicine , making " Simple Man " a meet choice for a character who wears his erotic love for the blues on his tree diagram trunk - sized sleeves .
Why “Simple Man” Is The Perfect Song For Reacher’s Character
On a Earth’s surface stratum , " Simple Man " speaks to the core motivation of Alan Ritchson ’s character . push away all material possessions , personal bond , and home comforts , Reacher values nothing above his own personal freedom , exist with nix but a few wearing apparel and his trusty soup-strainer . Reacher is the very definition of a man with uncomplicated taste , making Lynyrd Skynyrd ’s birdcall the perfect accompaniment as he chooses to continue that lifestyle in season 2 ’s go moments .
Looking deeper , however , " Simple Man " connects to Jack Reacher beyond just the song ’s title and chorus . In the opening verse , Ronnie Van Zant sings of a mother giving advice to her child . As shown inReacherseason 1 ’s flashback , Mrs. Reacher was an instrumental figure in Jack ’s life , helping to define the life-style he leads in the present day . The song goes on with , " Forget your lustfulness for the racy gentleman’s gentleman ’s gold / All that you call for is in your soul , " which is a perfect nutshell explanation as to why Reacher walks away from the money he could have kept after busting Langston ’s mathematical operation .
Reacher and his building block liberate millions of dollar bill from criminal hands in the time of year 2 finale , and the main character distributes it as he sees fit .
" Simple Man " hold a hint forReacher ’s futurity in time of year 3 too . The line " fuss will come and they will pass " play on the fact time of year 2 was based on the Lee Child bookBad Luck & Trouble , while also promise more shenanigans to fare . Most curious of all , " You ’ll find a cleaning lady , yeah , and you ’ll find dear " could be interpreted as a trace that Reacher will eventually settle down further down the line - something he previously boast as a possibility when talking with O’Donnell inReacherseason 2 , episode 4 ’s diner scene .
The Bitter Irony Behind Reacher Season 2’s Final Song
Tony Swan was no Gary Rossington , but he did provide the 110th Special Investigators with an acoustic musical backdrop , whether they require it or not . Swan do songs by Elton John and Heart - cheerful classics - and had a rule against harder music : " No Skynyrd . No Zeppelin . No Hendrix . No Who . " Swan also turn down to play Skynyrd ’s own " Free Bird " when it was requested on the 110th ’s first night together . As such , Reacherseason 2 ’s final birdcall take on a foreign hue .
Swan was , of course , one of Langston ’s very first victims , and Reacher attempt to honor him by make a dog shelter contribution in his name . Ending the season on a band that Swan vocally did not like and refused to ever play on guitar is a pretty odd way of respecting his retentiveness . It almost experience as if , now thatTony Swan ’s death is confirmed , Reachercan finally dig into its rock collectionand play the tunes Swan did n’t see eye - to - eye on . The day of " No Skynyrd . No Zeppelin . No Hendrix . No Who " are officially over .
Reacherseasons 1 & 2 are available to stream on Prime Video .
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