Fans of the popular crime-action series Reacher are wondering who dies at the end of Season 3. The series recently dropped its season finale on March 27, concluding the precarious mission involving Reacher’s nemesis, Xavier Quinn, aka Julius McCabe. Did Reacher finally get his revenge and defeat Quinn, or was Pauli able to get the best of him?
Here’s everything you need to know about what happened in the finale of Reacher Season 3.
What happens to every major character in Reacher Season 3’s finale?
Here are all the major deaths that occurred in the final episode of Reacher Season 3.
Does Xavier Quinn, aka Julius McCabe, die in the Reacher Season 3 finale?
Yes, Xavier Quinn, also known by his alias Julius McCabe, dies in the final episode. Amidst the rescue mission for Richard Beck and Teresa, Quinn manages to escape the house but doesn’t get far before being captured by the Russians. Since he failed to deliver the money on time, they were ready to take him. However, Reacher and his team intervened. Using a clever bluff, Neagley manages to strike a deal, securing Quinn so Reacher can finally take his revenge.
In an intense final scene, Reacher jogs Quinn’s memory by mentioning Dominique Kohl before putting a bullet in his head.
Does Paulie die in Reacher Season 3?
Yes, Paulie also meets his end in the season finale. The pent-up tension between Reacher and Paulie had been brewing all season, finally exploding into a violent showdown between the two giants. What follows is a nail-biting fight sequence, with neither backing down. The battle eventually leads them to the property gate, where a security hut holds a machine gun. Just when it seems like Paulie has won, pointing the gun at Reacher, the weapon backfires. As Paulie lies dying, Reacher reveals that he had packed the end of the barrel, sealing Paulie’s fate.
What happens to Duffy in Reacher Season 3?
Duffy stays by Reacher’s side and successfully plays her part in the mission. The episode concludes with Duffy and Reacher sharing a kiss, hinting at a possible romantic connection between them. Fans are hopeful that the couple may return in the next season. However, since the series is known for introducing a new cast each season, their relationship might not last long-term. Besides, it was evident that neither of them was looking for anything serious.
Does Teresa die in Reacher Season 3?
Teresa is successfully rescued by Duffy during the mission at Beck’s house. When a Russian leader was about to assault Teresa, Duffy intervened, killing him and his henchman. In the end, she fulfilled her promise to Teresa’s grandmother by safely returning her to her family.
Do Beck or Richard die in Reacher Season 3?
Richard was saved, but his father, Zachary Beck, didn’t make it out alive. When Reacher’s team failed to maintain stealth during the rescue mission, an open gunfight erupted between the two groups. Amidst the chaos, Quinn took Richard hostage, but Beck intervened, threatening to shoot Quinn. However, Beck was holding a toy gun—the same one Richard had gifted him on his birthday. The bluff nearly worked, but it fell apart at the last moment when the glued part started to come undone. Realizing the deception, Quinn wasted no time in shooting Beck, leaving a devastated Richard sitting by his dying father.
Does Neagley die or live in Reacher Season 3?
Frances Neagley survives the finale and remains a formidable partner to Reacher. Following the rescue operation, she decides to head back home instead of joining Reacher, setting the stage for the highly anticipated spin-off series, Neagley. The show is expected to premiere sometime in 2026.
Originally reported by Namrata Ghosh on ComingSoon.
