The Chris Pratt-led Amazon Prime Video action thriller, The Terminal List, proved successful enough to expand into a franchise with the spinoff, Dark Wolf, arriving earlier this year. Taylor Kitsch steps into the spotlight in the prequel series, set about seven years before the events of The Terminal List. The show explores the origins of his character, Ben Edwards. With Dark Wolf now complete and proving to be a success among Prime subscribers, fans are eager to know what comes next for the franchise. Will we see another season continuing James Reece’s story?
The Terminal List universe is based on Jack Carr’s extensive novel series, which provides ample material for future adaptations. However, Amazon has not yet confirmed what’s next for the cinematic universe beyond Dark Wolf. Here is everything we know about the franchise’s future.
Is ‘Terminal List: Dark Wolf’ based on a book?
Unlike season one of The Terminal List, which closely followed Jack Carr’s debut novel, Dark Wolf is not a direct adaptation of any single book. Instead, it is an original prequel created for television. The show still draws on Carr’s characters and themes. It fills in the backstory hinted at in the novels and expands the universe with new conflicts.
Carr’s books remain the foundation of the franchise. Dark Wolf demonstrates Amazon’s interest in original storylines that can complement the novels rather than strictly follow them. This means fans should expect both familiar beats from the books and fresh twists designed for the screen.
Understanding the franchise’s timeline
Jack Carr has published eight novels in The Terminal List series so far. The titular book was released in 2018, and it was most recently updated in 2024 with the addition of Cry Havoc. The latter focuses on Tom Reece, James Reece’s father. It is set during the Vietnam War in 1968. The book follows Tom during covert missions, exploring the era of CIA paramilitary operations and espionage during a time of civil unrest.
Season one of The Terminal List adapted the first novel almost in full. Dark Wolf expanded on the universe with an original prequel story. That leaves most of the series still untouched. Major titles remain unadapted, including True Believer, Savage Son, The Devil’s Hand, In the Blood, Only the Dead and Red Sky Mourning. With so much material available, there is plenty of room for both future seasons and additional spin-offs.
‘Terminal List: Dark Wolf’ ending explained
The finale of Dark Wolf shows Ben Edwards’ complete turn toward the covert world that will shape his future. After surviving a brutal operation and devastating losses, Edwards commits to the CIA’s Ground Branch. Ground Branch is a covert paramilitary unit that specializes in shadow missions outside traditional military operations. This decision sets the stage for the betrayal fans witnessed in The Terminal List season one.
The ending underlines a tragic cycle. Edwards steps into the life of secrecy and compromise. This life ultimately destroys his bond with James Reece. By closing with Edwards ready to become something darker, the series connects directly to the betrayal arc audiences already know. It sets up potential future conflicts that could still be explored on screen.
Will there be another season of ‘The Terminal List’?
In February 2023, Amazon announced The Terminal List: Dark Wolf, which many consider to be season two of the franchise. However, in the weeks since the show’s release, Amazon has not officially confirmed another season beyond Dark Wolf. That said, the outlook is hopeful. The writers, actors and creative team have all expressed a strong interest in continuing the franchise.
Chris Pratt and Taylor Kitsch have both talked openly about their desire to keep expanding the universe. In an interview with ScreenRant in August 2025, Pratt expressed his commitment to the franchise, saying, “I’m down to do this for a really long time. We’ve got tons of ideas for spinoffs, for various characters.”
He further emphasized his dedication while chatting with Cinemachina, stating, “I mean, I would love it [to adapt multiple books]. If the audience calls for it, I love playing this character. I love the team we’ve put together. I’ll ride this mother until the wheels fall off.”
As mentioned, Jack Carr’s second novel, True Believer, remains unadapted. It would be the logical next step for a season three that continues James Reece’s story. If there’s another season of Dark Wolf, it will dig deeper into the moral weight of Edwards’ choices. With a wealth of source material available and a proven audience, the franchise appears well-positioned for expansion. For now, fans are waiting for Amazon to make it official.
Will Chris Pratt’s James Reece return?
Although in Dark Wolf, his role is limited, Chris Pratt remains essential to the franchise. He appears in a supportive capacity in the premiere and finale episodes while the focus remains on Edwards. This ensures continuity without overshadowing Kitsch’s storyline.
Looking ahead, whether Pratt returns in full for another season depends on how the franchise handles a significant plot point from season one. At the end of The Terminal List, James Reece was revealed to have a brain tumor caused by the experimental drug RD4895. This substance was tested on his SEAL team without consent. The tumor causes memory loss, headaches and hallucinations throughout season one. By the finale, the implication is that Reece doesn’t have much longer to live.
However, in Jack Carr’s novels, there’s hope. In True Believer, Reece receives a voicemail from his doctor, who reveals the tumor is operable with a 75% or higher survival rate. By the end of that book, Reece opts for surgery and recovers. He returns to full health in the third novel, Savage Son. If Amazon greenlights a season three, the show would likely follow this path, allowing Reece to continue his story.
Could there be a Jack Carr Cinematic Universe one day?
In an interview with Comicbook, Pratt outlined the ultimate goal for the franchise, stating, “Ultimately, [the goal] is to create what we are calling the JCCU, so the Jack Carr Cinematic Universe, so spreading out [the books].” This universe would adapt future books like Savage Son. According to Pratt, the team is committed to honoring the novels. They also want to expand the television universe with original stories.
That means fans can expect James Reece to stay at the heart of the series. He will still share space with other characters and spin-offs that enrich the franchise. The third book in the series, Savage Son, follows Reece and Raife Hastings, the latter of whom is a main character in Dark Wolf. They team up against the Russian Mafia.
This could be the story for a future season if the franchise continues. However, if Reece’s story doesn’t continue forward in time, the only way to see more of Pratt would be through additional prequel series exploring earlier missions.
What about ‘Cry Havoc’ and future spin-offs?
Chris Pratt and the creative team have made it clear that Cry Havoc is a major priority for future expansion. Pratt has specifically mentioned the potential for a Cry Havoc series to Comicbook, noting, “There’s a new book coming next October called Cry Havoc, which is based on Tom Reece, and we are really excited to get to that era of espionage around the Vietnam War, you know, set in the civil rights era.”
This would serve as a prequel to the already exciting series. The book came out in 2024. It is set in 1968 and follows Tom Reece on covert missions involving CIA paramilitary operations and espionage during the civil rights movement.
This would represent a major shift in the franchise. It would move from modern military thrillers to historical espionage drama. However, the only way a Cry Havoc adaptation could work as a continuation of The Terminal List main series would be if James Reece’s story concludes in the upcoming season. This would allow the franchise to jump to different time periods.
More likely, Cry Havoc would be developed as a separate spinoff series. This approach is similar to how Dark Wolf expanded Ben Edwards’ story. In a ScreenRant interview in August 2025, Carr explained, “From the very beginning, I was very cognizant, very deliberately put in these two families, the Reece family and the Hastings family, with backstories for their fathers and grandfathers that would be worth exploring in more depth. And I wanted to make sure they were interesting and made sure I could seed those very early on.”
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dark Wolf a prequel to The Terminal List?
Yes. Dark Wolf is set approximately seven years before The Terminal List and focuses on Ben Edwards’ recruitment into the CIA’s Ground Branch and his transformation from a Navy SEAL to a covert operative.
How many episodes will The Terminal List: Dark Wolf have?
Dark Wolf consists of seven episodes. The Amazon Prime Video series premiered on Aug. 27, 2025, with new episodes releasing weekly through Sept. 24, 2025.
How much did Chris Pratt get paid for The Terminal List?
ScreenRant reports that Chris Pratt earned around $1.4 million per episode for season one, making him one of the highest-paid actors in streaming television at the time. With eight episodes in the first season, Pratt earned approximately $11.2 million total.