This is not Parks and Recreation. Chris Pratt does not crack jokes about bacon or waffles here. He plays Lieutenant Commander James Reece, a man who watches his entire squad die, gets betrayed by the government, and then decides to turn the entire West Coast into a bullet buffet. If you expect lighthearted banter, you’ll be as disappointed as a pirate at a no-rum convention. This show is a slow burn that eventually becomes a wildfire of revenge.
Surprising fact: Chris Pratt actually trained with real Navy SEALs for this role. He learned to clear rooms, shoot a rifle like a pro, and probably hold his breath until his face turned blue. So when he glares at a bad guy, that’s not acting—that’s a man who knows three ways to kill you with a ballpoint pen. Respect the glare.