Former Navy SEAL Praises Prime Video’s The Terminal List for Realism

A retired Navy SEAL has given a glowing review to a hit thriller series on Prime Video, explaining why anyone who enjoys the genre should definitely watch it.

Prime Video has become a go-to place for thrilling TV shows. It now offers a strong selection, including excellent adaptations of popular books like Bosch and Jack Ryan, as well as widely popular series such as Reacher.

Prime Video continues to expand its selection of thrilling shows, and one recent series, while not a critical darling, has become a favorite among viewers. A retired Navy SEAL recently shared his thoughts on the show, explaining why he believes it resonates with so many people.

Former Navy SEAL Jocko Willink Praised The Terminal List’s Realism

Jocko Willink, a former Navy SEAL and popular author and podcaster, watched the show The Terminal List with Chris Pratt. He was impressed with how realistic the action sequences looked, praising the production team for their attention to detail.

He paid attention to details like reloading and switching ammunition types in the action scenes, pointing out that many military movies get these things wrong. Ultimately, Willink felt that The Terminal List realistically portrays a gunfight, and that’s significant coming from a former Navy SEAL.

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When The Terminal List premiered on Prime Video, it received mixed reactions from viewers and critics. Despite a 41% critics’ score on Rotten Tomatoes, the show has a strong 94% audience score. After Jocko Willink, a former Navy SEAL, shared his positive review, it’s clear many viewers appreciated the show’s realistic and authentic portrayal of military life, which likely explains its high ratings.

The Terminal List’s Spinoff Is Equally Good When It Comes To Action

The spin-off to The Terminal List, called The Terminal List: Dark Wolf, is now available on Prime Video. The show centers around Taylor Kitsch’s character, Ben Edwards, and explores the events that led up to the story in The Terminal List. Dark Wolf improved the show’s ratings on Rotten Tomatoes and successfully brought back the original’s realistic feel.

The new series has received a 75% rating from critics on Rotten Tomatoes. It tells a compelling story that explores the complex themes of loyalty and brotherhood within the military. Similar to the original show, this Prime Video spin-off is known for its incredibly realistic and detailed action sequences. With all of these strengths, it’s a must-watch for anyone who enjoys thrillers.

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2025-11-02 05:28