Blue Ridge combines the sprawling vistas and “man against the world” aspects of a show like Yellowstone, with the police work and action

of a Reacher. Schaech is capable of playing both the brooding, contemplative scenes and believably feeling like a force to be reckoned with.

 

 

There’s a bit of bite to Blue Ridge that will feel familiar to fans of Yellowstone, and Schaech plays Justin with a sense of fun that is reminiscent of Alan Ritchson’s Jack Reacher character. Blue Ridge is only six episodes, and with another season on the way, it’s a great time to try out the series.

 

 

lue Ridge: The Series is not an original idea; it’s actually a sequel to 2020’s Blue Ridge. In that film, with many of the same actors, including Schaech and Lancaster. The film depicts Justin moving to a small mountain town in order to be closer to his ex-wife and child.

When a murder happens in town, Justin realizes there are generations-old resentments in town, and a long-held family feud could threaten to upend everyone’s lives. The series picks up right after the film. Things may be a bit better in town, but Justin now knows not to let its sleepiness lull him into a false sense of security.