What to read, watch, and listen to if you lovedThe Terminal List
David DiGilio · Series · 2022
If you loved The Terminal List, start with The Terminal List (Jack Carr) — a book from the same story. Below: 4 books, 2 films and 2 podcasts, each matched to The Terminal List across media.
What hooked you in The Terminal List was the relentless, gritty pursuit of justice when a lone operator is betrayed by those in power.
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Books on the same thread
Red Sky Mourning
Jack Carr · Book
Shares 3 threads with The Terminal List: covert operations, vengeance, military thriller.
If you enjoyed the high-stakes intensity of The Terminal List, this continuation of James Reece’s journey provides the same visceral satisfaction of watching a skilled operator dismantle deep-seated corruption.
The Devil's Hand
Jack Carr · Book
Shares 3 threads with The Terminal List: covert operations, vengeance, military thriller.
This installment captures the same tactical precision found in The Terminal List, focusing on the specialized skills and unwavering resolve required to navigate a landscape of lethal geopolitical threats.
Only the Dead
Jack Carr · Book
Shares 2 threads with The Terminal List: vengeance, military thriller.
Fans of The Terminal List will appreciate how this narrative mirrors the protagonist's struggle against a global conspiracy, blending tactical action with the dark, heavy weight of long-standing secrets.
True Believer
Jack Carr · Book
Shares 3 threads with The Terminal List: vengeance, covert operations, Military Thriller.
Building directly on the foundation of The Terminal List, this story follows James Reece as he applies his specific military expertise to combat coordinated terrorist threats with lethal efficiency.
Films on the same thread
Tom Clancy's Without Remorse
Stefano Sollima · Film · 2021
Shares 3 threads with The Terminal List: Vengeance, Betrayal, Covert Operations.
This film echoes the core motivation of The Terminal List, centering on a lone, elite operative who turns his lethal training against a vast conspiracy to avenge his family.
The Contractor
Film · 2022
Shares 2 threads with The Terminal List: Betrayal, Military Thriller.
Much like the protagonist in The Terminal List, this story explores the harsh reality of a veteran betrayed by his superiors, forced to rely on his combat training for survival.
Podcasts on the same thread
Kill List
Podcast
Explores: Dark Net, Murder for Hire, Technological Crime.
While grounded in reality, this investigation mirrors the chilling, high-stakes atmosphere of The Terminal List by exposing the lethal, hidden networks that operate just beneath the surface of society.
Jocko Podcast
Jocko DEFCOR Network · Podcast · 2026
Explores: discipline, stoicism, accountability.
If the tactical discipline of the lead character in The Terminal List resonated with you, these conversations offer a deeper look at the leadership and mindset behind such operators.
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Common questions
Is The Terminal List based on a book?
Yes, the 2022 television series The Terminal List is based on the book titled The Terminal List. The show follows the plot of the novel, focusing on Navy SEAL Commander James Reece as he seeks vengeance for the murder of his platoon.
What is the plot of The Terminal List?
The Terminal List follows Navy SEAL Commander James Reece after his entire platoon is murdered. Operating outside of military command, he applies his decades of warfare experience to hunt down the mysterious forces responsible for the attack and exact his vengeance.
Does The Terminal List follow the source material?
The 2022 television series The Terminal List is an adaptation of the book The Terminal List. It maintains the core premise of the source material, detailing James Reece's investigation into the conspiracy behind his platoon's death and his subsequent pursuit of those responsible.
Is The Terminal List part of a series?
The Terminal List is both a book and a 2022 television series. The show adapts the story found in the book The Terminal List, centering on the mission of Navy SEAL Commander James Reece as he investigates the conspiracy behind the murder of his platoon.