The second episode of Reacher Season 3 focused on two important journeys. In the first part, Jack and Angel Doll drove to the impound lot.
Their goal was to take pictures of the pickup truck the kidnapper had used and get rid of the minivan Jack had used to save Richard. Jack had reunited Richard with his father, Zachary Beck, and needed to cover his tracks.
At the impound lot, Angel found the car Richard had been in. However, Duffy had switched its license plates, so Jack lied about it. He said the car was in a secure facility and not the one Angel had found. Angel eventually realized Jack was lying. Jack knew he had to eliminate him before he could reveal anything to Duke.
In the second part of the episode, Jack had to drive a Bizarre Bazaar truck from Maine to New London. His task was to deliver rugs, as Beck’s business focused on selling carpets. However, Jack suspected he was being used to transport something illegal. He asked Duffy’s narcotics contact, Grunert, to check the truck with his dog, Pfizer. They found only carpets inside.
During all this, Jack discovered that Beck was not in charge of the whole operation. He suspected a man named Quinn was the real mastermind. Jack also contacted his old friend, Neagley, and asked her to gather information on Paulie, Duke, and Angel Doll.
Would Jack uncover something important in Episode 3? Let’s find out.
Zachary and Duke Suspect Jack
Reacher Season 3, Episode 3 begins with Duke driving Jack from the Bizarre Bazaar warehouse to Beck’s mansion. While talking, Duke mentioned that Angel Doll had hinted at having important information. Jack realized Duke felt insecure about his position, which could become important later.
While interacting with the mansion’s cleaner and cook, Jack learned about a mechanic named Rusty. He had not met Rusty yet. He also found out that the cleaner was studying marine biology. She worked for Beck part-time because the salary helped her pay for her studies.
Their conversation ended when Duke interrupted and took Jack to meet Zachary. They had received a cryptic voice message from Angel Doll before Jack had killed him. Before dying, Angel had researched the pickup truck’s license plate and traced it back to a group that had done business with Zachary. However, the description of the kidnapper did not match anyone from that group.
Zachary and Duke suspected that either the truck was stolen or Jack was lying. Instead of choosing between those options, Jack created a new story. He claimed that the group was expanding, hiring new people, and had kidnapped Richard to challenge Beck’s business. Zachary and Duke believed Jack’s story, but Beck refused to share more details about his operations.
Later that night, Jack received a call from Neagley. She was worried after researching Paulie, Duke, and Angel Doll’s past. She offered to help Jack, but he refused. He wanted to handle Quinn by himself because he could not bear to lose another friend to Quinn’s violence. Jack promised to stay in touch but refused to share his location.
After ending the call, Jack contacted Duffy. He instructed her to leave clothes and a vehicle at a location south of Beck’s mansion. He needed them to break into the Bizarre Bazaar warehouse and take care of Angel Doll’s body.
Jack and Duffy Face a Dangerous Situation
Jack swam across a large body of water near Beck’s mansion to meet Duffy. She was waiting with his clothes and a vehicle. She seemed amused by his wet and disheveled appearance. While driving to the warehouse, Jack admitted that he still did not fully understand Beck’s operation or Quinn’s role in it.
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He explained that Quinn had not only sold military intelligence to enemies but had also hurt his friend, Dominique Kohl. That was why Jack had tried to kill Quinn before and failed. This time, he intended to finish the job.
Before disposing of Angel Doll’s body, Duffy used his fingerprint to access his laptop. She reset the password so she could check it later. Jack and Duffy searched the warehouse for evidence against Beck but found only carpets, empty boxes, and large shipping containers.
They locked Angel Doll’s body inside a container and threw away the key. Jack took Angel Doll’s gun to use later. As they cleaned up the warehouse, two men from Bizarre Bazaar’s New London branch arrived. Jack and Duffy had no choice but to kill them and hide their bodies in a container next to Angel Doll’s.
Duffy then drove Jack back to their meeting spot. She promised to keep him updated on what she found in Angel Doll’s laptop. Jack swam back to Beck’s mansion without setting off any alarms.
The next morning, Zachary and Duke were upset. Two men—Ballinger and Squire—had gone missing. They were supposed to help with a major shipment. Jack pretended not to know anything and volunteered to take their place. Beck refused and instead assigned Jack to take Richard into town.
Richard Reveals a Shocking Truth
While in town, Richard revealed the name of the man truly in charge: Julius McCabe. However, when Jack asked about McCabe and Beck’s business, Richard hesitated. He insisted that they only sold rugs.
Jack realized he needed to be patient. He took Richard to a gift shop and bought him a cap gun for his father’s birthday. While there, Jack secretly called Duffy. He informed her about the incoming shipment and McCabe’s involvement. Duffy and her team planned to stake out the docks for more information.
Jack knew he needed to gain Beck’s trust faster. He decided to remove Duke from the equation. He told Duffy to send an email from Angel Doll’s account. The email contained the address of a remote DEA safehouse and falsely claimed that the group who kidnapped Richard had been seen there. Jack hoped Beck and Duke would go there so he could eliminate Duke.
Meanwhile, Richard left Jack’s side and was cornered by high school bullies. One of them was angry because his father had lost his job after Beck bought the quarry for his business. The bully felt that Richard lived an easy life while his family struggled.
Although the bully’s anger was understandable, he resorted to violence instead of words. Jack arrived in time and fought off the bullies. Richard started to trust Jack more. He opened up about his complicated feelings toward his father. He loved him but also wanted to escape his life.
Jack told Richard he could help him disappear if he shared useful information about Beck’s business. Richard admitted he knew little, but he revealed a dark secret. Years ago, McCabe had kidnapped him, cut off his ear to threaten Zachary, and then took over Bizarre Bazaar.
Zachary had originally sold carpets legitimately. However, McCabe used his connections to customs officials to smuggle illegal goods. McCabe kept Zachary and Richard under control by surrounding them with people like Duke and Paulie.
At the docks, Duffy and Guillermo took photos of Quinn. However, they did not recognize him and assumed he was McCabe.
Jack Eliminates Duke
At the end of the episode, Jack dropped off Richard at home and ran into Zachary and Duke. They were heading to the safehouse mentioned in the email. Jack rushed to grab Angel Doll’s gun, pretending he needed to use the bathroom.
During the drive, Jack noticed how Duke mistreated Zachary and Richard. Zachary remained silent, which convinced Jack that he would not mourn Duke’s death.
At the safehouse, Zachary waited near the car while Duke and Jack went inside. Once Duke turned his back, Jack aimed his gun at him and forced him to drop his weapon.
Jack asked Duke for information about Theresa, but Duke refused to answer. He was more afraid of McCabe than of Jack. When Duke started talking, Jack shot him in the head.
To make it look like a shootout, Jack fired both Duke’s gun and Angel Doll’s gun. He injured himself slightly and caused an explosion using a gas pipe and metal cans. Unlike typical action scenes, Jack realistically ran from the blast instead of walking away in slow motion.
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Jack returned to Zachary and lied about what had happened. He claimed that Angel Doll, Ballinger, and Squire were involved in the kidnapping. He said they had killed Duke and thrown a grenade at him, but he had escaped just in time.
Summary
Jack Reacher continues his undercover mission in Reacher Season 3, Episode 3. He gains Zachary Beck’s trust while secretly investigating his operations. Jack discovers that Beck is not the real boss—Julius McCabe, a ruthless criminal, is in charge.
Richard, Beck’s son, reveals that McCabe once kidnapped him and took control of the business. Jack strategically eliminates Duke by staging a fake shootout. Meanwhile, Duffy and Guillermo mistakenly identify Quinn as McCabe.
As Jack inches closer to the truth, he prepares to take down Quinn once and for all. The episode is packed with tension, deception, and high-stakes action.
The second episode of Reacher Season 3 continues right where the first episode ended. Jack tells Duffy that Theresa was being held in the cellar of Beck’s storage shed. However, she is no longer there. Jack believes she was moved because of his unexpected presence.
Since she is still being fed, she must be alive. However, this is not necessarily a good sign. If Beck or his associates are keeping her in good condition, they may be planning to sell her to the highest bidder. Jack realizes he cannot investigate further at that moment because he must return to his room before Duke finds out he is missing.
While heading back, Jack notices a man named Angel Doll arriving at Beck’s estate. Meanwhile, at the cabin where Duffy, Elliot, and Guillermo are holding Beck’s driver, Duffy becomes aggressive. She tries to force the driver to reveal information about Theresa’s whereabouts.
However, the driver claims he knows nothing about a girl being held captive. Guillermo and Elliot stop Duffy before she takes things too far and harms him before their mission is complete.
Jack Follows Angel Doll to the Impound Lot
At Beck’s estate, Duke gives Jack an order. He must follow Angel Doll to the impound lot to find the pickup truck that was used in Richard’s fake kidnapping. Duke wants to trace the truck back to the people who are threatening Beck and his son.
Before leaving, Jack secretly informs Duffy. He warns her that since all the vehicles from the staged kidnapping were sent to the impound, Beck’s car will be there too.
The official story is that Richard’s kidnappers first set off an explosion in Beck’s car, killing the driver before attempting to take Richard. This means the car should have evidence, such as blood and remains.
However, since the driver is still alive and in Duffy’s custody, their story could quickly fall apart if Angel Doll decides to check the car closely. Duffy understands the risk and rushes to the impound lot to remove Beck’s car before Angel Doll arrives with Jack.
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During the trip, Angel Doll talks a lot. However, the most important thing Jack learns from his chatter is that Beck is not the real leader. Someone else is controlling the entire operation.
Duffy’s Clever Move at the Impound Lot
At the impound lot, Duffy faces a problem. Beck’s car is blocked by another badly damaged confiscated vehicle, making it impossible to move. She tries to push the other car, but it has no front wheels, so it does not budge. Meanwhile, Jack does his best to delay Angel Doll.
He takes an unnecessary bathroom break and buys an oversized coffee to buy Duffy more time. However, it is still not enough.
Thinking quickly, Duffy swaps the license plates on Beck’s car with the ones from the wrecked vehicle. Then, she hides underneath Beck’s car to avoid being seen.
When Angel Doll arrives, he tries to convince the security guard to let him inspect the impounded cars. To make his case stronger, he hands the guard a large bundle of cash. However, the guard is too honest to accept a bribe. As Angel Doll prepares to pull out his gun, Jack quickly knocks the guard unconscious and takes Angel Doll inside the impound lot.
Angel Doll carefully takes pictures of the pickup truck but also notices Beck’s car. Since Duffy switched the plates, Jack confidently says it is a different vehicle. Angel Doll becomes suspicious. He wonders why there is another car, identical to Beck’s, that looks like it has been damaged in the same way.
Jack cleverly explains that, because of the brutal crime, Beck’s real car is stored in a temperature-controlled facility for further investigation. The car they see is just a similar-looking one that happened to come from Delaware. This explanation satisfies Angel Doll, and he does not investigate further.
Duffy, still hiding underneath the car, breathes a sigh of relief as Angel Doll and Jack leave.
Jack Takes On a New Role
After returning to Beck’s estate, Jack tries to get some rest. However, he has been awake for nearly 24 hours, and Beck has other plans for him. Beck orders Jack to meet Duke and Paulie at the gym. Before that, we briefly see Zachary Beck and his son Richard, highlighting their tense relationship.
At the gym, Duke gives Jack a new task. Jack must drive a truck loaded with goods to New London, Connecticut. The truck has a GPS tracker, so Jack cannot take any detours. He is also not allowed to check the contents of the container.
Before heading out, Paulie, a massive and intimidating man, tries to provoke Jack into fighting him. However, Jack outsmarts him. Instead of taking the bait, he tricks Paulie into hurting himself, making him even angrier. Fans already know that a fight between these two is inevitable. This moment serves as the setup for that upcoming battle.
Jack calls Duffy and explains that this delivery is a test of his loyalty. He must pass it, but they also need to know what he is transporting. He arranges to meet Duffy and her team at a gas station, where they can inspect the truck while making it seem like Jack is taking a break.
Jack also contacts Frances Neagley, his old friend from the 110th. He asks her to dig up information on Paulie, Duke, and Angel Doll. However, he does not give her too many details because he does not want to put her in danger.
At the gas station, Jack ensures no one is following him before meeting with Duffy and Guillermo. While waiting for a sniffer dog, Jack gives Theresa’s earring to Duffy. When they open the truck, they find only rugs inside. Officer Grunert arrives with her trained dog, Pfizer, to check for drugs or Theresa’s body. However, the dog finds nothing.
Jack Covers His Tracks and Learns More About Beck’s Power
Since they have already wasted time, Jack asks Guillermo to take the GPS tracker and drive toward New London to keep up appearances. Meanwhile, Jack reseals the truck’s lock so the receivers do not notice anything unusual.
While driving, Duffy gets a response from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). The report reveals that Beck’s shipments are inspected ten times less than other shipments. This suggests that Beck has high-level connections within Customs, allowing him to smuggle illegal goods without getting caught.
Jack reminds Duffy that, according to Angel Doll, Beck is not the real boss. There is someone else in control—possibly Quinn. Jack shares a personal story about Quinn, explaining that he once killed a rookie Jack had trained. The memory is painful, and Jack struggles to describe it. Duffy notices this and does not push him further.
Jack drops Duffy off, retrieves the GPS tracker from Guillermo, and delivers the truck to its destination in New London. The only complaint he receives is that he arrived late.
Jack Eliminates Angel Doll
After completing the delivery, Jack returns to the Maine branch and meets Angel Doll at the warehouse. Angel Doll has been tracking Jack’s every move. He seems pleased with Jack’s performance but has suspicions.
He begins to reveal that he knows Jack is hiding something. Despite acting foolish, Angel Doll is observant. He recalls how Jack delayed their trip to the impound, stopped him from killing the security guard, and avoided hotwiring the minivan himself. Based on these clues, Angel Doll accuses Jack of working with the authorities.
He prepares to discuss this with Duke. However, before he can say anything, Jack acts fast. He slams Angel Doll’s head into a sharp paper memo holder, killing him instantly. Jack hides Angel Doll’s body under the table, planning to dispose of it later.
Before Duke arrives, Jack collects himself and meets him outside. He then returns to Beck’s estate, knowing that things will only get more complicated from here.
Jack has now taken a life to protect his cover. His mission is becoming more dangerous, and the challenges ahead will test him more than ever.
Summary
Jack Reacher discovers that Theresa was held in Beck’s storage shed but has been moved. He believes she is still alive, but her situation is dangerous. While sneaking back to his room, he notices a man named Angel Doll arriving at Beck’s estate. Meanwhile, Duffy interrogates Beck’s driver but gets no useful information.
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Duke orders Jack to follow Angel Doll to the impound lot to investigate Richard’s kidnapping. Jack warns Duffy that Beck’s car is also there, and their plan could fall apart if Angel Doll inspects it. Duffy cleverly swaps the license plates and hides under the car to avoid detection. Jack successfully convinces Angel Doll that the car belongs to someone else.
Jack is later tasked with delivering a truck to Connecticut. He secretly meets Duffy, who inspects the cargo, but they find nothing illegal. Meanwhile, ICE reports that Beck’s shipments are rarely inspected, hinting at corruption. Jack learns that Beck is not the true leader—someone else is in control.
Angel Doll begins suspecting Jack of working with the authorities. Before he can expose him, Jack kills Angel Doll and hides the body. Now, Jack is in deeper trouble, and his mission is more dangerous than ever.
