The Terminal List: Dark Wolf (2025)
The Terminal List: Dark Wolf (2025)
Starring: Taylor Kitsch (Ben Edwards), Chris Pratt (James Reece), Tom Hopper (Raife Hastings)
Created by: Jack Carr & David DiGilio
Genre: Action / Espionage Thriller / Prequel
Overview
The series serves as a prequel to The Terminal List, tracing the transformation of Navy SEAL Ben Edwards (Taylor Kitsch) from elite operator into the morally compromised paramilitary figure seen in the original show. It explores his military service, first covert missions, and the descent into darker intelligence work—setting the stage for later betrayal and complexity.
Thematically, the show examines warfare’s psychological costs, loyalty within brotherhoods, and how good intentions can become corrupted under pressure.
Highlights
Taylor Kitsch delivers a compelling lead performance—his portrayal of Edwards carries weight, conflict and a quiet menace. Critics mention his chemistry with supporting characters as a strong point.
The action is well‑executed: realistic military operations, covert missions, tense combative scenes. For viewers who like tactical thrillers, this brings robust spectacle.
Solid production values: The series uses international settings (Budapest and Hungary locations) and invests in authenticity with former operators as advisors.
The series has found streaming success—becoming a top‑10 show on Prime Video in numerous countries.
Final Verdict
The Terminal List: Dark Wolf is a strong addition to the genre of action‑espionage television: it offers gritty, tactical thrills, high production values, and an intriguing origin story for a key character.For fans of military thrillers and the original series, it delivers what’s expected. However, if you’re looking for groundbreaking narrative innovation or deeply fresh characters, it may feel a bit familiar.
“Every mission begins with loyalty—and ends with a reckoning of the self.”
