Tom Clancy's Jack Ryan (also known simply as Jack Ryan) is an American political action thriller television series based on characters from the fictional Ryanverse created by author Tom Clancy. Featuring modern-day interpretations of the original characters, it stars John Krasinski as CIA analyst Jack Ryan. The series was created by Carlton Cuse and Graham Roland. Cuse, Roland, and Krasinski serve as executive producers, alongside Michael Bay, Morten Tyldum, and Brad Fuller, among others.
The series premiered on August 31, 2018, on Amazon Prime Video. Ahead of the third season, Amazon renewed the series for a fourth season and in May 2022, it was confirmed the series would end after its fourth season, which premiered on June 29, 2023, and concluded on July 14. A spin-off starring Michael Peña as Ding Chavez and a sequel film were in development, although the former was cancelled and did not materialize. The film, titled Jack Ryan: Ghost War, was confirmed to be in production on February 19, 2025 and released in May 2026 on Prime Video.
Premise The first season follows the titular CIA analyst as he is wrenched from the security of his desk job into the field after discovering a string of dubious bank transfers, which are being carried out by a rising Islamic extremist named Suleiman.
The second season sees Jack in the middle of political warfare in a corrupt Venezuela.
In the third season, Jack investigates a plot to re-create the former Soviet Union by detonating an untraceable tactical nuclear bomb in the Czech Republic.
In the fourth season, Jack, now the CIA's acting deputy director, faces his most dangerous mission yet, which involves a foe operating both in the United States and further afield. The trouble begins after he begins investigating rumours of internal corruption, during which he and his trusted associates uncover evidence of an alliance between a drug cartel and a terrorist organization.
Cast and characters Main John Krasinski as Jack Ryan, a former U.S. Marine officer and Afghanistan veteran working as a financial analyst for the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), specifically the Terror Finance and Arms Division (T-FAD) under the Counterterrorism Center (CTC); later promoted to head of T-FAD. In season 3, Jack is working in the field as a CIA operations officer. Krasinski's interpretation of the character is said to be inspired by Harrison Ford's portrayal in Patriot Games and Clear and Present Danger. Director and executive producer Daniel Sackheim said: "What was so great about the Harrison Ford movies was that they were about an everyman hero. He was a guy who wasn't a superhero. He was heroic, but he was vulnerable. He wasn't afraid to be scared. He was a regular man and a hero." Wendell Pierce as James Greer, Ryan's boss in T-FAD, a non-practising Muslim and former CIA station chief in Karachi; by season 2 he had been promoted to deputy station chief in Moscow, and then reassigned to Venezuela by request. In season 4, Greer becomes CIA deputy director upon Jack's resignation from the post. Abbie Cornish as Dr. Cathy Mueller (seasons 1 and 4), Ryan's love interest, a physician specializing in infectious diseases and spokesperson for the World Health Organization. Ali Suliman as Mousa bin Suleiman (season 1), a Lebanese-born French Islamic terrorist skilled in finance who is radicalized after graduating from Dauphine and seeks to establish a unified Islamic caliphate against the West with his brother Ali. Although he graduated top of his class and a financial analytic talent, nobody saw his potential and ended up as a falafel cook. After being harassed by the French police, he distracted them to save his brother from jail. It was while being jailed that Mousa was radicalized by extremists within prison. Dina Shihabi as Hanin Ali (season 1), Suleiman's wife. John Hoogenakker as Matice (aka "Garth" and "Geoff", season 2, recurring season 1), a leading black ops operative with the CIA Special Activities Center Noomi Rapace as Harriet "Harry" Baumann (season 2), a German Federal Intelligence Service (BND) agent tracking her former associate Max Schenkel in Venezuela. Jordi Mollà as Nicolás Reyes (season 2), president of Venezuela. Francisco Denis as Miguel Ubarri (season 2), President Reyes's chief advisor and childhood friend, a concerned general. Cristina Umaña as Gloria Bonalde (season 2), the major contender in the upcoming Venezuelan presidential election and wife of the missing Minister of Interior and Justice. Jovan Adepo as Marcus Bishop (season 2), a retired U.S. Navy special crewman now fixing boats, reluctantly recruited back into action with call sign "Uber (Select)". Michael Kelly as Mike November (seasons 2–4), CIA station chief in Venezuela, he left the Agency after season 2 and became a private contractor. Betty Gabriel as Elizabeth Wright (seasons 3–4), CIA station chief in Rome, and Jack's superior; later promoted to CIA director. James Cosmo as Luka Goncharov (season 3). Peter Guinness as Petr Kovac (season 3). Nina Hoss as Alena Kovac (season 3), president of the Czech Republic. Alexej Manvelov as Alexei Petrov (season 3), Minister of Defense of the Russian Federation. Michael Peña as Domingo Chavez, a former Navy SEAL and a senior CIA operative in SAC/SOG (season 4). Okieriete Onaodowan as Adebayo 'Ade' Osoji (season 4). Louis Ozawa Changchien as Chao Fah Sien (season 4), chief of operations of the Silver Lotus Triad. Zuleikha Robinson as Zeyara Lemos (season 4).
Recurring
Karim Zein as Samir (season 1), Suleiman and Hanin's son. Nadia Affolter as Sara (season 1), Suleiman and Hanin's elder daughter. Arpy Ayvazian as Rama (season 1), Suleiman and Hanin's younger daughter. Haaz Sleiman as Ali bin Suleiman (season 1), Suleiman's younger brother. Amir El-Masry as Ibrahim (season 1), the most trusted member of Suleiman's sect. Goran Kostić as Ansore Dudayev (season 1). Timothy Hutton as Nathan Singer (season 1), CIA Deputy Director of Operations. Adam Bernett as Patrick Klinghoffer (season 1 & 4), Ryan's colleague in T-FAD. Eileen Li as Noreen Yang (season 1), Ryan's colleague. Mena Massoud as Tarek Kassar (season 1), Ryan's colleague. Zarif Kabier as Jabir (season 1). Kamel Labroudi as Yazid (season 1). Shadi Janho as Amer (season 1). Victoria Sanchez as Layla Navarro (season 1 & 4), Ryan's colleague. Matt McCoy as Dr. Daniel Nadler (season 1), leader of the contingent of hostage physicians from Doctors Without Borders Marie-Josée Croze as Sandrine Arnaud (season 1), a French intelligence officer. John Magaro as 1st Lt Victor Polizzi (season 1), a U.S. Air Force MQ-9 Reaper sensor operator. Daniel Kash as Shelby Farnsworth (season 1), CIA Director of Operations. Jameel Khoury as Colonel Al Radwan (season 1). Kenny Wong as Danny (season 1), Singer's aide. Emmanuelle Lussier-Martinez as Teresa (season 1), Ryan's colleague. Al Sapienza as Lt. Gen. Marcus Trent (season 1), Secretary of Defense. Chadi Alhelou as Fathi (season 1), Hanin's uncle. Stephane Krau as Lt. Bruno Cluzet (season 1). Susan Misner as US Ambassador to Venezuela Lisa Calabrese (season 2). Tom Wlaschiha as Max Schenkel (season 2), a contract killer, former German special forces and BND officer. Allan Hawco as Coyote (season 2). Arnold Vosloo as Jost Van Der Byl (season 2), a South African arms trafficker. David Norona as José Marzan (season 2), the head of security at the U.S. Embassy in Venezuela. Mikhail Safronov as Surikov (season 3), President of Russia. Adam Vacula as Radek Breza (season 3), President Kovac's bodyguard. Anton Pampushnyy as Konstantin Vyatkin (season 3), GRU agent. John Schwab as CIA Director Thomas Miller (seasons 3–4) David Bedella as U.S. President Charles Bachler (season 3–4) Derek Cecil as Senator Henshaw (season 4) Michael McElhatton as Bill Tuttle (season 4)
Guest
Victor Slezak as Joe Mueller, Cathy's father (season 1) Jenny Raven as Dr. Yen (season 1). Cynthia Preston as Blanche Dubois (season 1). Lee Tergesen as Stanley Kowalski (season 1). Yani Marin as Ava Garcia (season 1), Victor's drone pilot partner. Jonathan Bailey as Lance Miller (season 1). Natalie Brown as Rebecca (season 1). Blair Brown as Sue Joyce (season 1), Director of the CIA. Ron Canada as Bobby Vig (season 1), Director of National Intelligence. Michael Gaston as U.S. President Andrew Pickett (season 1). Julianne Jain as Marabel (season 1). Youness Benzakour as Ismail Ahmadi (season 1). John Robinson as Buster (season 1). Numan Acar as Tony (seasons 1, 3). Conrad Coates as Colonel Robert Phelps (season 1). Karen LeBlanc as Kalie Horn (season 1). Jonathan Potts as Dr. Roger Wade (season 1). Benito Martinez as Senator Jim Moreno (season 2). Frank Whaley as Carter Estes (season 2). William Jackson Harper as Xander (season 2), a CIA computer specialist.
Episodes
Season 1 (2018)
Season 2 (2019)
Season 3 (2022)
Season 4 (2023)
Production Development On September 22, 2015, it was announced that Carlton Cuse and Graham Roland were developing a television series adaptation of Tom Clancy's Jack Ryan series of novels. The potential series was described as "a new contemporary take on the character using the novels as source material". Production companies involved with the project were slated to include Paramount Television, Platinum Dunes and Skydance Media. A week later, following a bidding war among multiple television networks, it was announced that streaming service Amazon Video had purchased the rights to the series.
Amazon proceeded to put the production into development during which time they ordered three scripts written by Cuse and Roland. On August 16, 2016, it was announced that the production had been given a straight-to-series order for a first season consisting of ten episodes.
In January 2017, it was announced that Morten Tyldum would direct the pilot and that Daniel Sackheim would direct multiple episodes and produce the series.
On April 24, 2018, it was reported that Amazon had renewed the series. The second season was set in South America, where Ryan takes on "a dangerous, declining democratic regime." On May 14, 2018, it was reported that Richard Rutkowski had served as cinematographer for the pilot and that Checco Varese had acted in the role for the following seven episodes of season one.
On August 14, 2018, it was announced that Phil Abraham was joining the series as an executive producer and would direct the first two episodes of the second season.
On September 4, 2018, it was reported that Dennie Gordon would direct three episodes of season two and serve as an executive producer.
On February 13, 2019, Amazon renewed the series for a third season at the TCA press tour which was scheduled to be released on December 21, 2022.
On October 24, 2019, Paul Scheuring was reported to be the showrunner for season three, as well as an executive producer. Scheuring stepped down as showrunner in January 2020 "after discovering he wasn't a good fit". He was replaced by Vaun Wilmott, a writer and producer on Star Trek: Discovery.
On October 14, 2021, before the release of the third season, Amazon renewed the series for a fourth season.
On May 9, 2022, before the release of the third season, it was confirmed the series would end after the fourth season, which premiered on June 30, 2023. A spin-off revolving around Peña's character was also announced to be in development.
On October 30, 2024, it was announced that Amazon MGM Studios, Paramount Pictures and Skydance was developing a sequel film directed by Andrew Bernstein, written by Aaron Rabin, and starring John Krasinski and Wendell Pierce, who reprise their roles while Michael Kelly is in talks to rejoin the cast. Krasinski will also produce the film alongside Allyson Seeger via Sunday Night Productions.
Casting