LOS ANGELES – The actor who portrayed Detective Guy Russo in Season 2 of the TV series “Reacher” responded on social media after his character’s tragic death. Following a highly successful debut on Amazon Prime Video, the second season of “Reacher” brought back only a few major cast members for its new episodes. Lead actor Alan Ritchson and Maria Sten, who played Frances Neagley, along with their new co-stars, delivered an action-packed season filled with death and destruction.
In the latest episode of “Reacher” Season 2, Detective Russo was assigned the task of protecting the young daughter of former New Age director Marlo Burns. However, he was fatally shot by a team of gunmen. Actor Domenick Lombardozzi, who played Russo, took to social media to react to his character’s death. He expressed gratitude for the opportunity to play the role and thanked the show’s creator, Nick Santora.
Lombardozzi’s fans also showered him with praise for his performance. Responding to one fan who called his portrayal of Russo “epic,” the actor replied simply, “It was fun!” He also shared several pictures on Instagram with the “Reacher” cast and crew, expressing his appreciation for the experience and hoping that fans enjoyed the journey of Season 2.
As “Reacher” Season 2 continues, the core group of soldiers must navigate the conspiracy surrounding New Age Technologies while mourning the loss of their comrades. Fans are eagerly awaiting the unveiling of more drama and wondering if main character Jack Reacher will face a major betrayal. With only two episodes remaining, Reacher and his team are determined to ensure Russo’s death was not in vain.
The first six episodes of “Reacher” Season 2 are currently available for streaming on Amazon Prime Video, with Episode 7 set to premiere on Thursday, January 11, at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT.