{"id":8808,"date":"2026-07-17T17:46:21","date_gmt":"2026-07-17T12:46:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/usnews-14267fa.ingress-comporellon.ewp.live\/?p=8808"},"modified":"2026-07-17T17:46:21","modified_gmt":"2026-07-17T12:46:21","slug":"the-night-agent-meets-reacher-in-anya-taylor-joys-new-7-part-crime-thriller","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/usnews-14267fa.ingress-comporellon.ewp.live\/?p=8808","title":{"rendered":"The Night Agent Meets Reacher In Anya Taylor-Joy\u2019s New 7-Part Crime Thriller"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><script>\r\n  atOptions = {\r\n    'key' : '644b717812d811d6a1c1fc5b6ccd6fa6',\r\n    'format' : 'iframe',\r\n    'height' : 90,\r\n    'width' : 728,\r\n    'params' : {}\r\n  };\r\n<\/script>\r\n<script src=\"https:\/\/www.highperformanceformat.com\/644b717812d811d6a1c1fc5b6ccd6fa6\/invoke.js\"><\/script>\r\n<br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<p><em>The Night Agent<\/em> meets <em>Reacher<\/em> in <a href=\"https:\/\/screenrant.com\/tag\/apple-tv\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Apple TV<\/strong><\/a>&#8216;s thrilling new action series starring Anya Taylor-Joy, which is currently the #1 show in the United States. Anya Taylor-Joy, who skyrocketed to fame as the star of <a href=\"https:\/\/screenrant.com\/anya-taylor-joy-lucky-queens-gambit-continue\/\" target=\"_blank\">Netflix&#8217;s <em>The Queen&#8217;s Gambit<\/em><\/a>, leads an all-star cast in the new Apple TV series, which just premiered its first two episodes on Wednesday, July 15. Taylor-Joy is joined by Timothy Olyphant, Annette Bening, William Fichtner, and more in this electrifying new crime thriller.<\/p>\n<p>    <!-- No AdsNinja v10 Client! --><!-- No AdsNinja v10 Client! --><\/p>\n<p><em>Lucky<\/em> is the latest Apple TV series to become an instant global hit, ranking #2 worldwide at the time of writing, just days after its premiere. Apple TV subscribers can now binge the first two episodes of<em> Lucky<\/em>, which was created by Jonathan Tropper (<em>Your Friends &amp; Neighbors<\/em>, <em>Banshee<\/em>), and tune in for weekly episode drops every Wednesday through August 19. <em>Lucky<\/em> earned a strong 79% <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rottentomatoes.com\/tv\/lucky_2026\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Rotten Tomatoes<\/a> score and is perfect for fans of fast-paced action crime thrillers like <em>The Night Agent<\/em> and <a href=\"https:\/\/screenrant.com\/reacher-season-5-filming-start-date-alan-ritchson\/\" target=\"_blank\"><em>Reacher<\/em><\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>    <!-- No AdsNinja v10 Client! --><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"anya-taylor-joy-39-s-new-crime-thriller-is-a-must-watch-this-weekend\">\n                        Anya Taylor-Joy&#8217;s New Crime Thriller Is A Must-Watch This Weekend<br \/>\n               <\/h2>\n<p>From its very first episode, <em>Lucky<\/em> begins with an intense pace that doesn&#8217;t slow down throughout its 50-minute premiere. The story begins with Luciana &#8220;Lucky&#8221; Armstrong, the titular protagonist played by Anya Taylor-Joy, as she wakes up after a wild night in Las Vegas with her lover and partner in crime, Cary (Drew Starkey). After a shocking realization, Lucky discovers she has been thrust back into a life of crime after she had said goodbye to that life years before. Forces beyond her control bring Lucky in a face-to-face confrontation with her past.<\/p>\n<p>The first two episodes of <em>Lucky<\/em> play out similarly to <em>The Night Agent<\/em> in that Lucky is tossed into a mysterious conspiracy, which she must work to get to the bottom of. She becomes a target of a powerful group of people, sending her on a cat-and-mouse chase across the country, fleeing for her life while also looking for answers. In this way, it is also similar to Peacock&#8217;s murder mystery series <em>Poker Face<\/em>, although its tone is much darker and more serious than Rian Johnson&#8217;s inventive and pulpy murder-of-the-week show.<\/p>\n<p>The impressive action sequences in Lucky are what make it most similar to Prime Video&#8217;s hit series <em>Reacher<\/em>, which will release its fourth season in August. While Lucky and Reacher are both very different protagonists \u2013 since the former is an ex-criminal and the latter is an ex-military man turned vigilante \u2013 the frequency of well-coordinated action scenes in both series places them in a similar category. Both series are also based on celebrated books, which is another interesting aspect for those who also enjoy reading the source material of their favorite streaming shows.<\/p>\n<p>    <!-- No AdsNinja v10 Client! --><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"lucky-is-perfect-for-fans-of-thrillers-like-the-night-agent-amp-reacher\">\n                        Lucky Is Perfect For Fans Of Thrillers Like The Night Agent &amp; Reacher<br \/>\n               <\/h2>\n<div class=\"body-img landscape \">\n<div class=\"responsive-img  image-expandable  img-article-item\" style=\"padding-bottom:56.25%\" data-img-url=\"https:\/\/static0.srcdn.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/anya-taylor-joy-and-timothy-olyphant-meeting-at-a-prison-in-lucky.jpg\" data-modal-id=\"single-image-modal\" data-modal-container-id=\"single-image-modal-container\" data-img-caption=\"&quot;&quot;\">\n<figure><picture><source media=\"(max-width: 480px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static0.srcdn.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/anya-taylor-joy-and-timothy-olyphant-meeting-at-a-prison-in-lucky.jpg?q=49&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=500&amp;dpr=2\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static0.srcdn.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/anya-taylor-joy-and-timothy-olyphant-meeting-at-a-prison-in-lucky.jpg?q=49&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=500&amp;dpr=2\"\/><source media=\"(max-width: 767px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static0.srcdn.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/anya-taylor-joy-and-timothy-olyphant-meeting-at-a-prison-in-lucky.jpg?q=49&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=800&amp;dpr=2\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static0.srcdn.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/anya-taylor-joy-and-timothy-olyphant-meeting-at-a-prison-in-lucky.jpg?q=49&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=800&amp;dpr=2\"\/><source media=\"(max-width: 1023px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static0.srcdn.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/anya-taylor-joy-and-timothy-olyphant-meeting-at-a-prison-in-lucky.jpg?q=49&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=825&amp;dpr=2\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static0.srcdn.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/anya-taylor-joy-and-timothy-olyphant-meeting-at-a-prison-in-lucky.jpg?q=49&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=825&amp;dpr=2\"\/><img width=\"1650\" height=\"928\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Anya Taylor-Joy and Timothy Olyphant meeting at a prison in Lucky\" data-img-url=\"https:\/\/static0.srcdn.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/anya-taylor-joy-and-timothy-olyphant-meeting-at-a-prison-in-lucky.jpg?q=49&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=825&amp;dpr=2\" src=\"https:\/\/static0.srcdn.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/anya-taylor-joy-and-timothy-olyphant-meeting-at-a-prison-in-lucky.jpg?q=49&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=825&amp;dpr=2\"\/>\n        <\/picture><figcaption style=\"display: none;\">Anya Taylor-Joy and Timothy Olyphant meeting at a prison in Lucky<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><em>Lucky<\/em> is undoubtedly a crime thriller through and through, possessing a fierce tension and upbeat pace throughout. Viewers looking for a show that will instantly hook them and maintain their interest will find a lot to like about the first two episodes of <em>Lucky<\/em>, especially due to the standout performance of Anya Taylor-Joy. While the series has an overall series tone, it&#8217;s not overly self-serious, creating a gritty and convincing atmosphere that&#8217;s hardly ever comfortable but remains deeply engaging, much like <em>The Night Agent<\/em> and <em>Reacher<\/em>.<\/p>\n<aside class=\"display-card  article article-card small  no-badge  active-content                              \" data-include-community-rating=\"false\" id=\"netflix-ransom-canyon-season-2-yellowstone-replacement\" data-nosnippet=\"\">\n<p>                                                                                                                            <a href=\"https:\/\/screenrant.com\/netflix-ransom-canyon-season-2-yellowstone-replacement\/\"><br \/>\n                        <img width=\"440\" height=\"248\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"RANSOM CANYON SEASON 2\" data-img-url=\"https:\/\/static0.srcdn.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/ransom-canyon-season-2.jpg?q=49&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=220&amp;h=124&amp;dpr=2\" src=\"https:\/\/static0.srcdn.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/ransom-canyon-season-2.jpg?q=49&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=220&amp;h=124&amp;dpr=2\"\/><\/p>\n<p>                    <\/a><\/p>\n<p>                    <span data-field=\"label\" class=\"article-card-label\"><label>Related<\/label><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"w-display-card-content regular article-block\">\n<h5 class=\"display-card-title \">\n<p>\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/screenrant.com\/netflix-ransom-canyon-season-2-yellowstone-replacement\/\" title=\"Netflix's Best Yellowstone Replacement Returns Next Week\" target=\"_blank\"><br \/>\n\t\t\tNetflix&#8217;s Best Yellowstone Replacement Returns Next Week<br \/>\n\t\t<\/a><br \/>\n\t<\/h5>\n<p class=\"display-card-excerpt\">Netflix subscribers are just days away from diving into the streamer&#8217;s best Yellowstone replacement when it officially returns for season 2 next week.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>While Taylor-Joy is the bonafide star of the series, Timothy Olyphant is excellent as Lucky&#8217;s incarcerated but helpful father, John Armstrong. Olyphant is coming off some standout performances himself in 2025, including FX&#8217;s <em>Alien: Earth<\/em> and Apple TV&#8217;s <em>Stick<\/em>. Annette Bening&#8217;s cold-hearted antagonist, Prisilla Matheson, also delivers a top-notch performance, while Anjanue Ellis-Taylor gives a spirited rendition of a determined, no-nonsense FBI agent. If you can&#8217;t get enough of great crime thrillers or Apple TV&#8217;s impressive 2026 streaming slate, make <strong><em>Lucky<\/em><\/strong> a priority on your watchlist this weekend.<\/p>\n<div class=\"display-card type-screen medium\" data-show-streamrentbuy-links=\"true\" data-include-community-rating=\"true\" id=\"e445-44c4-83893b014128\">\n<div class=\"display-card-main-content-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"display-card-main-content\">\n<div class=\"display-card-content image-column\">\n<p>                        <!--    Rating block community and brand ratings --><br \/>\n                        <!--  Image --><\/p>\n<div class=\"w-img \" data-stnl-group-once=\"qIewoy24JK\">\n<div class=\"body-img portrait \">\n<div class=\"responsive-img  img-article-square\" data-img-url=\"https:\/\/static0.srcdn.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/sharedimages\/2026\/07\/lucky-poster.jpg\" data-modal-id=\"single-image-modal\" data-modal-container-id=\"single-image-modal-container\" 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