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The Terminal List: Dark Wolf – Everything we know About the Gritty Prequel Series Starring Taylor Kitsch and Chris Pratt
The Terminal List: Dark Wolf is finally making its move—and the first-look images are already fueling serious hype. Taylor Kitsch is front and center in this gritty new chapter of the hit action franchise, and fans are zeroing in on what looks like a deeper, darker, and more personal war. With the spotlight on Kitsch’s Ben Edwards, the tone is already edgier, colder, and more psychological than ever.
While fans have waited patiently for The Terminal List season two, the franchise is flipping the script with a detour that’s anything but filler. Dark Wolf is more than just a side story—it’s a bold new expansion of the universe. What makes it even more intriguing? This prequel isn’t directly based on the books, yet it has the blessing—and direct involvement—of series creator Jack Carr himself.
From what the first-look photos tease to the surprise connections that could shape the future of the franchise, we’re breaking down everything we know so far about The Terminal List: Dark Wolf. Expect big reveals, intense character dynamics, and some clues you won’t want to miss. And yes—we’ll keep this space updated with all the major drops as they come. Buckle up; the mission is just getting started.
Release date & Where to Watch
The Terminal List: Dark Wolf kicks off with a thrilling three-episode premiere on Wednesday, Aug. 27, 2025 on Prime Video. After that, new episodes will drop weekly every Wednesday, building momentum all the way to the explosive season finale on Sept. 24, 2025.
What is the plot of The Terminal List: Dark Wolf show?
The Terminal List: Dark Wolf is an espionage thriller that dives deep into the origin story of Ben Edwards, chronicling his evolution from a Navy SEAL to a CIA operative entrenched in the shadowy side of Special Operations.
Set before the events of The Terminal List, the series explores the moral complexity and emotional fallout of covert warfare, emphasizing authenticity in everything from tactics to psychological nuance. Veterans contribute both on-screen and behind the scenes, grounding the series in realism and respect for the brotherhood it portrays.
The prequel centers on Edwards’ transition after being discharged from the SEALs, a moment Kitsch describes to USA Today as life-altering: “One split-second decision changed the course of his life. You're not only stripping the bird off his chest, you're stripping away a piece of who this guy is and his purpose."
As the story unfolds, audiences will see how Edwards was recruited into the CIA, built his bond with James Reece, and eventually became entangled in the very conspiracy that shattered Reece’s world.
Though Reece appears in a limited guest role, his presence looms large—especially considering that in season one, he ultimately kills Edwards upon discovering his betrayal. “This is the origin story,” Kitsch told USA Today. “There was so much heat around Edwards with that twist and all these questions about how. You're going to learn a heck of a lot more about who Ben really is and these twists and turns that led to that decision,” Kitsch added.
Author Jack Carr also praised the evolution of the character, saying, “[Ben] was done much better in the series than I did in the novel.” Kitsch added, “My Ben is not the Ben that Jack Carr wrote... I said that ‘If you let me make him my own, then I'll take a swing with you.’ And they were all for it.”
The prequel concept was originally pitched by Chris Pratt himself, and will directly tie into season two of the main series, especially through the introduction of Mohammed Farooq—an important antagonist from the book True Believer, which the next season will adapt.
Who’s in the cast of The Terminal List: Dark Wolf show?
- Taylor Kitsch as Ben Edwards
- Chris Pratt as James Reece
- Tom Hopper as Raife Haistings
- Robert Wisdom as Jed Haverford
- Luke Hemsworth as Jules Landry
- Dar Salim as Mohammed Farooq
- Rona-Lee Shimon as Eliza Perash
- Shiraz Tzarfati as Tal Varon
- Jared Shaw as Ernest “Boozer” Vickers
- Alain Ali Washnevsky as Cyrus Rahimi
- Hadi Khanjanpour as Vahid Rahimi
- Luke Roberts as The Courier
- Raha Rahbari as Nasrin Rahimi
- LaMonica Garrett as Commander Bill Cox
- Alexander Angelikis as Smitty
- Eric Colvin as Professor Molnar
- D.B. Sweeney as Station Chief Harris
- Farshad Farahat as Massoud Danawi
Is There a Trailer for The Terminal List: Dark Wolf?
A trailer for The Terminal List: Dark Wolf hasn’t dropped yet—but we’ll update you the moment it does. Stay tuned.
Behind the Scenes
The Terminal List: Dark Wolf is an action-packed prequel series co-created by The Terminal List showrunner David DiGilio and bestselling author Jack Carr.
Taylor Kitsch and Chris Pratt serve as executive producers through Indivisible Productions, joined by DiGilio, Carr, Antoine Fuqua, Kat Samick (via Hill District Media), former Army Ranger Max Adams, and former Navy SEAL and technical advisor Jared Shaw.
Emmy-winning Shōgun director Frederick E.O. Toye directed the pilot and also executive produces. The series is produced by Amazon MGM Studios and MRC/Civic Center Media.
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