Chris Pratt says audiences are hungry for 'unapologetic, patriotic' action stories

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Ash, J. (2026, October 24). Chris Pratt says audiences are hungry for 'unapologetic, patriotic' action stories. Fox News. https://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/chris-pratt-audiences-hungry-unapologetic-patriotic-action-movies

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Chris Pratt discussed the success of his show "Terminal List" on "The Tonight Show," attributing its popularity to its unapologetic and patriotic themes. He highlighted the involvement of real Navy SEALS and veterans in production, which adds authenticity to the combat scenes. The actor also previewed the second season, set to premiere on Prime Video, describing it as a globe-trotting international espionage thriller.
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Chris Pratt, star of "Terminal List," believes audiences are craving more unapologetic, patriotic action stories from Hollywood. During an appearance on "The Tonight Show" with Jimmy Fallon in 2026, Pratt discussed the show's success, noting that it resonates particularly well with a demographic he describes as underserved by traditional entertainment. He highlighted the authenticity of the series, which is based on a book series about a Navy SEAL and features real ex-Navy SEALs to ensure combat scenes are accurate. Pratt emphasized that veterans often commend the show for its realistic portrayal of military tactics and jargon. The actor's comments reflect a broader trend in Hollywood where unapologetic patriotic narratives have gained traction, appealing to audiences seeking more authentic action content.

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So, the first season was really this dark psychological thriller about a Navy SEAL who gets vengeance on these people who are responsible for a conspiracy that, you know, wiped out his platoon and killed his family and gave him a tumor in his brain.
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Chris Pratt says audiences are hungry for 'unapologetic, patriotic' action stories · assertive framing

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Chris Pratt believes audiences are craving different kinds of stories from Hollywood. asserted
audiences → believe → Hollywood
During a recent appearance on "The Tonight Show," Pratt opened up to Jimmy Fallon about what made the first season of the "Terminal List" so successful. asserted
season → open → List
"It connected with an audience that … we kind of look at it as it's a bit of an underserved audience. asserted
it → connect → audience
We just wanted to make an unapologetic, patriotic, kick-ass action show and the audience really turned up," Pratt said. asserted
Pratt → want → show
He continued, "You know, everything I learned about combat, I learned from watching movies and stuff. asserted
I → continue → movies
Pratt went on to explain that working with ex-Navy SEALS and veterans on the set gives the show an authenticity that audiences recognize. asserted
audiences → go → that
"These guys have a real eye for combat based on their experience and it's really authentic … asserted
it → have → experience
Veterans will come up and say, ‘You know, I served. asserted
I → come → ?
I did a couple deployments and the action, the behavior, the tactics, the jargon, the decorum, all of it is really authentic,’ and I think that's why people like it," Pratt continued. asserted
Pratt → do → it
The actor explained that the show is based on a book series about a Navy SEAL, and he included real Navy SEALs to be involved with the production. asserted
he → explain → production
Two or three special operators that are executive producers," Pratt said, adding, "We just have Navy SEALS all over the place, it's really cool." asserted
it → say → place
Pratt also teased season 2 of "Terminal List" on the talk show. asserted
Pratt → tease → show
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HE'LL → watch → KIDS
So, the first season was really this dark psychological thriller about a Navy SEAL who gets vengeance on these people who are responsible for a conspiracy that, you know, wiped out his platoon and killed his family and gave him a tumor in his brain. asserted
you → get → brain
So, that's the story," Pratt began. asserted
Pratt → begin → ?
"And it ends with him basically getting vengeance on everybody on his list and sailing away," he continued. asserted
he → end → list
"So, the second [season] based on the book becomes more of like a globe-trotting global spy thriller. asserted
season → base → thriller
It's international," Pratt said. asserted
Pratt → say → ?
Season 2 of the "Terminal List" premiered on Prime on Oct. 21. asserted
Season → premier → Oct.
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