Reacher Creator's CBS Spy Thriller Becomes Broadcast Hit 6 Years After Cancellation

Summary

• Scorpio
  It's getting a huge following on Paramount+, ranked just behind it
  Yellowstone
  .
• The show is loosely based on Walter O'Brien and focuses on his team's expertise in solving various problems.
• show created by
  Reacher
  of
  

  Nick Santora lasted four seasons.

Reacher spy thriller from creator Nick Santora Scorpio It became a broadcast hit more than six years after it was canceled by CBS. Santora has been a reliable guide to action drama on the small screen in recent years. Reacher Adapted from the Lee Child novels and directed by Alan Ritchson, Season 3 premieres on Prime Video in 2025, directed by Arnold Schwarzenegger. FUBAR also received a season 2 renewal on Netflix. Before his recent success, he created Santora scorpion, which ran for four seasons and ran for 93 episodes before ending in 2018.

Now Collider is sharing it Scorpio Gaining viewership on Paramount+before it only comes from behind Yellowstone in the streaming service's global charts. It is a spy thriller currently ranked as popular in 17 countries and although exact viewership numbers are not available, it was only surpassed by the other two titles mentioned above. Yellowstone and a long-running adult cartoon South Park.

What is Scorpion about?

It Is Inspired By A Real Life Figure

Scorpio Based on the life of Walter O'Brien, a self-described computer expert, the series followed a group of unlikely allies who rely on their skills to solve various problems. These skills include coding, engineering and psychology. Their work is often relied upon by the Department of Homeland Security, with Cabe Gallo serving as a liaison for the agency, but they also do general freelance work.

The cast of characters in the film Scorpio Elyes Gabel, best known for playing Bloodrider Rakharo on HBO, was in charge. Game of Thrones. Other key actors included American Idol and Smash star Katharine McPhee, Magnificent Ms. Maisel actor Eddie Kaye Thomas, Jadyn Wong Being Ericaand Ari Stidham, who plays Ian in the teen drama Huge. Robert Patrick playing in T-1000 Terminator 2 and villainous Shane Langston Reacher In season 2, he also played Cabe Gallo, Walter's surrogate father and Homeland Security agent.

The guest spoke
Scorpio
introduced everyone who was
Frasier
star Peri Gilpin and
Lie to me
actor Brendan Hines
Veronica Mars
alum Tina Majorino, among others.

Although the procedural received lukewarm reviews, it nevertheless performed strongly on CBS. Given the overwhelming success Reacher and this fact FUBAR There may be some talk about returning for season 2 Scorpio Season 5 if the show's solid performance on Paramount+ proves sustainable and sustainable in the coming weeks and months. However, most of the cast has moved on to other projects and CBS is currently focused on expanding it NCIS franchise, fans of the show can only be pleased with its recent game streaming success.

Which Scorpion Episodes Are the Best on Paramount+?

These Samples Showcase the Show's Formula Well

For those who want to watch the series for the first time, the best place to start would be the premiere episode. Santora wrote the episode, directed by Justin Lin. Over time Scorpio Making his CBS debut, Lin had already established himself as several directors Fast and furious movies. The premiere introduces Walter O'Brien and his team of super geniuses as they are assigned by the government to help land planes after their communications are blacked out.

From there, here are the top five episodes as rated by IMDb: Tenth episode 2nd seasontitled “Arrivals and Departures” is in first place with more than 800 votes. The installment sees a familiar character fall ill, but when the team comes to visit him at the hospital it turns out to be a pathogen that threatens everyone. Enter. is second 1 season finale“Postcards from the outside”, sees the team as contradictory. However, they are forced to work together to save Walter's life.

These episodes provide a good balance of procedural and then more personal character moments. There is also “Toby or Not Toby”. Season 2 finalefinds himself running into one of the team's former members who has turned to the dark side. The 23rd episode of season 3balancing elements of the wedding and the usual procedure, as well as high rates. Rounding out the top five was “Don't Burst My Bubble”, 3 seasons 18 episodeswhich team helps a young girl with no immune system.

Although Santora is known these days for his adaptation work Reacher books and FUBARhe is a veteran of the small screen. after working on shows like The Sopranos and Prison Breakincluding several series The most dangerous gamewhich he co-created and stars Liam Hemsworth. He also created a war thriller Breakout Kings. He runs and leads for two seasons Boys star Laz Alonso, it's currently only available for purchase and could be a good sequel for viewers who enjoy it Scorpio.

Source: Collider