Jack Ryan Review

The fifth onscreen incarnation of Tom Clancy's famed CIA analyst turned field hero sees John Krasinski take the action to the small screen for the first time.

We ponder why the character of Jack Ryan and Tom Clancy have had such an important part of the political thriller genre for so long. Between the titular character and his creator: nearly 40 years in the pop culture consciousness with dozens of books, several movies and...get this...56 video games!

We also discuss where the show stacks up to some other political thrillers and dive into the headlining characters' performances and motivations.

So does Jim Halpert cut it as Jack? Is the story relevant to today's world? And have Hollywood's ideas of terrorism changed over the years?

Let's find out!