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The author of The Terminal List has responded to the negative critical reaction to the Amazon Prime series based on his book, starring Chris Pratt.
TV critics slammed the new ‘anti-woke’ action series The Terminal List – despite the fast-paced thriller going down a treat with viewers.
Jack Carr, 47, appeared on Fox News‘ Tucker Carlson Tonight, where he reacted to the bad reviews from movie critics, by arguing the series had not been targeted towards them.
Critically panned: The author of The Terminal List has responded to the negative critical reaction to the Amazon Prime series based on his book, starring Chris Pratt
He also pointed out that that the show had been well-received by audiences, and said that was all that mattered.
Only 43% of critics have given The Terminal List a positive review, according to Rotten Tomatoes, but a massive 94% of viewers approve of the show, with most giving it a five-star rating.
Jack said: ‘It falls right in line with everything that I understand about the current culture and climate in America right now. It seems to have triggered quite a few of these critics.’
Divided: TV critics have slammed the new ‘anti-woke’ action series The Terminal List – but the fast-paced thriller has gone down a treat with viewers
The former Navy SEAL added: ‘The 95 percent viewer rating [which it was prior], audience rating, makes it all worth it.
‘We didn’t make it for the critics. We made it for those in the arena. We made it for the soldier, sailor, airman, and Marine that went downrange to Iraq and Afghanistan, so they could sit on the couch and say, ‘Hey, these guys put in the work. They put in the effort to make something special and make a show that speaks to them.”
‘And that 95 percent rating lets me know that we at least got close.’
The Amazon Prime series follows Lieutenant Commander James Reece, played by Chris, 43, after his platoon of Navy SEALs is ambushed while on a covert mission. He then returns home to his family with conflicting memories of the event
In a scathing review, The Guardian gave the series one star, describing it as a ‘terminally dull’ military thriller ‘that offers little intrigue or excitement’.
They wrote: ‘It’s a passion project for Pratt, who hasn’t been shy about his military obsession, but you would not know from watching the actor giving arguably his laziest performance to date, lethargically shuffling through scenes like he’s just here for the cash, unable to bring any real shades of humanity to an admittedly half-a-note character.’
The Daily Beast slammed the series as an ‘unhinged right-wing revenge fantasy’ that panders to ‘male red-state viewers with routine references to beer, guns, country music, and hunting’.
In another negative review, Variety said the show is ‘a dour, miserable sit, one that would be tough to take as a two-hour film, and has been inexplicably roided up to eight hours.’
Plot: The Amazon Prime series follows Lieutenant Commander James Reece (Chris) after his platoon of Navy SEALs are ambushed while on a covert mission. He then returns home to his family with conflicting memories of the event
Split: Only 43% of critics have given The Terminal List a positive review, according to Rotten Tomatoes, but a massive 94% of viewers approve of the show, with most giving it a five-star rating
The publication also said the show appears to be a ‘vanity project’ for Chris, who serves as an executive producer.
In a slightly more positive review, The Independent praised the performances of actresses Riley Keogh and Constance Wu but criticized the plot.
They wrote: ‘The plot, in so much as there is one, will make about as much sense to viewers as it does to the heavily concussed Reece.’
The Hollywood Reporter gave the show a damning review – comparing The Terminal List to a ‘dry, tasteless’ burger that has been ‘left on the grill for so long that the result is dry and tasteless’.
Its reviewer wrote: ‘It’s the entertainment equivalent of a charred hockey puck, with the same limited range of flavor and aesthetics.’
Reaction: Audiences have given the show a positive assessment, with one viewer saying: ‘The is the best TV show to come out in a while
The publication added: ‘This was a chance to take a thriller framework and include meaningful exploration of trauma and other veteran-related struggles, accentuating bravery and heroism.
‘Instead, it’s leaden, mostly emotionless and if its pace is fast, that’s because anything important was removed.’
Show: The Terminal List debuted on Amazon Prime on Friday, July 1 and is based on the novel of the same name by Jac
CNN offered up a similarly withering review, describing the eight-episode series as ‘brutal’ and ‘cliched’.
Audiences have given the show a noticeably more positive assessment, with one viewer saying: ‘The is the best TV show to come out in a while.
‘Chris does an amazing job playing the part of a navy seals commando, taking vengeance on those who killed his team. I was on the edge of my seat the entire season.’
Another said: ‘Great series. Don’t listen to the ‘professional critics.’ If you are looking for action with a great cast, this show is for you.’
One viewer added: ‘Excellent acting through out. Authentic portrayal of subject matter. Gripping story.’
Another wrote: ‘Critics as usual got this one wrong. Outstanding series!’
The Terminal List debuted on Amazon Prime on Friday, July 1.
