Reacher Season 3, Prime Video's gritty action drama series based on the Jack Reacher book series by Lee Child, premiered on February 20, marking the return of Alan Ritchson as the titular character. Jack Reacher is a former major in the United States Army Military Police Corps who agrees to work in collaboration with DEA agent Susan Duffy in return for information about Quinn.The first episode in Reacher Season 3 is titled 'Persuader', after Child's 2003 novel, which formed the basis for the third entry.Reacher Season 3 Episode 1 saw Reacher infiltrate Zachary Beck's inner circle, the wealthy rug imposter who likely runs a shady business and is in cahoots with the protagonist's previous enemy, Quinn.Here is the complete recap.Reacher Season 3 Episode 1 recap: Reacher enters the lion's denThe Reacher Season 3 premiere opens in Abbottsville, Maine, at a local record store. When Reacher arrives to sell one of his vinyls, he witnesses a kidnapping in broad daylight. However, his instincts kick in just in time and he manages to rescue the kid, named Richard Beck, by shooting at the kidnapper. Amidst this scuffle, Reacher accidentally shoots a police officer while they arrive on the scene, setting off an intense police chase. While Reacher asks the kid to switch cars and escape, he denies, saying this isn't his first kidnapping. He reveals he is the son of Zachary Beck, the wealthy rug importer, making him a tempting kidnapping target. Richard even got his ear amputated in the last kidnapping, following which, his father offered a huge ransom to the kidnappers.This information is enough to pique Reacher's interest and he agrees to personally assist Richard home, setting an exciting stage for Reacher Season 3. Our protagonist is quick to notice the swarm of security outside Zachary's grand mansion, including the head of security, Chapman Duke, and his personal bodyguard, Paulie, who is more muscle than man. Reacher is also quick to notice the guns mounted on the walls of Zachary's mansion, a cheeky display of his wealth, which immediately makes him suspicious in his eyes.Reacher Season 3 Episode 1 finally featured the iconic first meeting between Reacher and Zachary, where the latter thanks our protagonist for saving his son and bringing him home. After running Reacher's prints and analyzing his impressive resume, Zachary offers him a job. While Paulie and Zachary are both suspicious of Reacher, the latter offers him a job if he wins a round of Russian Roulette, which the protagonist agrees to. He calls Susan Duffy and tells him, 'He's in.'Reacher Season 3 Episode 1 recap: The flashback that started it all View this post on Instagram Instagram PostEpisode 1 cuts to a flashback to several days after the exciting setup. We see Reacher staking his previous nemesis, Lieutenant Colonel Francis Xavier Quinn. However, it doesn't take long for Susan Duffy, a DEA agent tailing Zachary, to catch up to Reacher and she questions him. While Reacher plays pretend, Duffy is fully aware of his plans. In fact, she needs his help in exposing Zachary, the rug importer and the owner of Bizarre Bazaar. After the DEA agent got intel about a high-level dr*g leader who flew to Maine to meet with Zachary, they have been tailing his suspicious activities.Reacher Season 3 Episode 1 takes an exciting turn when Susan offers Reacher Quinn in return for his help. She reveals that Quinn is still active after faking his death in the previous season and is likely in cahoots with Zachary, who is the key to reaching him. Susan asks Reacher to infiltrate Zachary's inner circle and uncover the disappearance of Teresa Daniels, one of Duffy's informants who was sent into Zachary's warehouse but has gone missing. Duffy reveals her signature big hoop earrings might help Reacher find her in Zachary's mansion.The scene cuts to the present and it is revealed that the kidnapping from the Reacher Season 3 Episode 1 premiere was a setup by Reacher and Duffy, with DEA agents Steven Eliot and Guillermo Villanueva posing as the fake kidnapper and the cop.After winning Russian Roulette and successfully infiltrating Zachary's inner circle, the final moments of Reacher Season 3 saw our protagonist sneaking into the cellar, only to find an unmade bed, half-eaten food and a hoop earring, signalling Teresa's presence. Reacher calls Duffy and informs her about his findings, setting up an exciting stage for the third chapter.You can stream all three seasons of Reacher on Amazon Prime Video.For the latest scoops on your favorite TV shows and movies, follow SoapCentral.