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    Home » Don't Shoot the Cat!

    Does the Dog Die in Reacher (2022-)

    Published: Jan 22, 2024 · Modified: May 9, 2025 by Riz · Leave a Comment

    Based on the wildly popular series of books, the Reacher TV series follows retired MP officer Jack Reacher who has a knack for finding problems that needs solving each season.

    Spoilers below.

    The Amazon Prime poster for Reacher.
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    • Series overview
    • Season 1
    • Season 2
    • Season 3
    • What is Reacher

    Series overview

    Yes, dead animals are shown in the various seasons of Reacher. For season-by-season details, please see below.

    Season 1

    Short answer

    The dog survives in Season 1 of Reacher, but does suffer from some abuse.

    Detailed answer

    Dog

    In the first season of Reacher, Reacher comes across a dog that's treated badly by its owner. The dog survives, and is eventually freed of its abuser, but it is shown that the dog has suffered verbal and physical abuse. The dog is also shown to be left without water. He's a very good boy.

    Other animals

    The heads of various hunted animals are shown. A character reminiscences about killing a rhinoceros, however there is no killing shown on-screen.

    Reacher standing in a doorway.

    Season 2

    Short answer

    A dog dies and is seen in Season 2 of Reacher.

    Detailed answer

    A dog, the pet of missing person, is shown to have died from dehydration. The dead animal is shown briefly.

    Season 3

    Short answer

    No, the dog doesn't die.

    Detailed answer

    There are no animals featured in Reacher season 3.

    What is Reacher

    Reacher is a TV series that began airing in 2022, starring Alan Ritchson as the eponymous Jack Reacher, a retired U.S. military officer that has a knack for finding trouble. It's based on the book series by Lee Child.

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