John Krasinski Just Surprised 'Jack Ryan' Fans With Early Access to Season 2

Amazon Just Released Season 2 of 'Jack Ryan'
Amazon Just Released Season 2 of 'Jack Ryan'
Fans of just got the ultimate Halloween treat from himself. The second season of the action-thriller dropped on Amazon Prime on Oct. 31one full day earlier than fans expected. Krasinski, who stars as the titular character in the series, made the surprise announcement in a video posted to Twitter and , saying he wanted to put the great trick-or-treat debate to bed for fans of the show.

[I]ts a pretty dirty trick that we made you wait this long for season two, so I thought, How about a treat? Krasinski said in the announcement. When can you check out Jack Ryan season two? How bout right now. Check it out. Prime Video. Halloween treat. Jack Ryan season two drops one day early.

Happy Halloween! To celebrate I thought Id give all fans of Jack Ryan a little Halloween treat! When can you watch the new season? How about... right now!!! Yup! #JackRyan Season2! One day early! Only on @PrimeVideo pic.twitter.com/Pp7Qk6WLrM John Krasinski (@johnkrasinski)

The show first premiered on August 30, 2018, gaining traction and legions of fans for its action-packed storyline. Now, after more than a year of waiting for the stories part two, fans of the show can start streaming. And the storyline this time around is just as thrilling.

After tracking a potentially suspicious shipment of illegal arms in the Venezuelan jungle, CIA Officer Jack Ryan, portrayed by Krasinski, heads down to South America to investigate, a press release teaser reads. As Jacks investigation threatens to uncover a far-reaching conspiracy, the President of Venezuela launches a counter-attack that hits home for Jack, leading him and his fellow operatives on a global mission spanning the United States, UK, Russia, and Venezuela to unravel the Presidents nefarious plot and bring stability to a country on the brink of chaos.

Prior to season ones release, he was drawn to the characters unusual story arc that has a unique relatability. After all, Jack Ryan isnt an untouchable CIA hero, rather a regular guy thrust into a life of action, adventure, and danger after catching the trail of a major terrorist leader.

I remember feeling really connected to him because he seemed like a regular person who by his own volition became heroic, he shared.

Krasinski is the fifth actor to portray Jack Ryan, with the character dating back to a 1984 Tom Clancy novel titled The Hunt For Red October. Jack Ryan was first portrayed by Alec Baldwin in the 1990 film based on the book. Harrison Ford, Ben Afflack, and Chris Pine all played Jack Ryan in films following The Hunt For Red October. Krasinskis Jack Ryan is the first time the character has been portrayed for a television series.