From Reacher to Izombie: Malcolm Goodwin's Detective Double Feature!
Missing Reacher Season 1? Dive into This Other Amazing Detective Show!
If you're missing the awesome cast of Reacher season 1 (that amazing Amazon Prime Video adaptation of Lee Child's books!), you need to check out another top-notch detective show starring one of Reacher's main stars. It features Malcolm Goodwin; who fans will also recognize from his role as the excellent and reliable Chief Detective Oscar Finlay in Reacher itself! And let’s be clear – if you liked that fantastic season of Reacher you would’ve loved his contributions and other equally awesome interactions and his very clever performance in this other show!
Reacher expertly uses the source materials from the books, adding that unique and very important depth to the plot and making the hero into a truly compelling, unique, well-developed and relatable protagonist that helps viewers deeply understand his motivation and actions; which explains why it gained such wide acclaim; However, sticking to those book's storylines prevents the series from keeping its main cast! Every season puts Jack Reacher in a new location—meaning almost everyone is different for every season! Which, let’s be clear; it made for incredibly unforgettable character development during its first season – making that loss really painful for audiences after that great season! That means people miss those season 1 characters— especially since many others, that cast of wonderful people don't actually reappear. So what’s next? We’re going to go and discuss that wonderful series which allows this wonderfully skilled and reliable actor to be in his very best!
Malcolm Goodwin's iZombie Masterpiece: Five Seasons of Supernatural Detective Work
Before becoming Oscar Finlay, Malcolm Goodwin had that amazing and fantastic starring role in the popular TV series iZombie (based on the comics created by Chris Roberson and Mike Allred). That show is well-regarded; getting fantastic reviews for almost every episode over five seasons! He also shines brightly; he had that killer role as Clive Babineaux (Seattle Police Department homicide detective). And his 71 episode presence meant he really gets to shine! This character has amazing appeal, being completely charming; and so, so likable, making his interactions and role truly unforgettable.
After seeing him in Reacher and iZombie, you might notice he's amazing at similar roles: a detective teaming up with a unique character possessing super special abilities! It could almost look like typecasting– yet Goodwin's take completely changes everything. Each role shines differently; bringing unique elements from both scripts to bear that might've otherwise not worked, showing how significant Goodwin's performances truly are.
Reacher and iZombie: The Surprisingly Similar Detective Partnerships
There's that similarity between Goodwin's roles. In both cases, a capable and morally strong law enforcement character gets to be alongside someone seriously capable and possessing that essential edge! This produces the kind of interesting relationship only available from these pairs. In iZombie, he joins Rose McIver’s Liv Moore (with that unique brain-eating power!), and their bond and ability to support and resolve challenges showcases a well-oiled dynamic only possible through very close cooperation. And he's not alone here: Those similarities appear in Reacher! In this series, Goodwin teams up with Alan Ritchson's Jack Reacher to battle major crime, utilizing those well-honed deduction skills to solve tough challenges which require unique abilities!
Although Goodwin's Oscar Finlay is far more stern than iZombie’s Clive; it remains obvious how that excellent actor produces an amazing and highly engaging rapport. In those two series, he brilliantly portrays a no-nonsense detective whose actions highlight the core plot elements: his reliability; his very solid work ethic coupled with his deep-set moral center become crucial in generating trust within these various characters around him, especially those main leads. This kind of behavior becomes contagious! And these traits; which shine even in seemingly different universes! These are only further highlighted in those minor roles later on, which makes him into one of the better, most sought-after television actors.
Conclusion: Don't Miss Goodwin's Unforgettable Detective Roles!
Malcolm Goodwin is fantastic! Those different, similar characters prove this completely. His ability to transform; he showcases incredible range; demonstrating that ability to play similar roles in dramatically different worlds!
If you enjoyed Reacher, you NEED to watch iZombie. Those great characters and stellar performances prove it. It would show how those particular skills and charm he possesses truly are the most essential things for creating an exceptional detective experience!
