The Terminal List: Dark Wolf Brings a Fan-Favorite Back Into the Fight
Taylor Kitsch returns as Ben Edwards in The Terminal List: Dark Wolf, a gripping new prequel series that explores his descent from Navy SEAL to CIA operative. Streaming begins August 27 on Amazon Prime Video.
The Terminal List: Dark Wolf marks a bold expansion of the hit action-thriller universe, diving deep into the complex past of Ben Edwards, one of the original show’s most compelling figures. Co-created by The Terminal List author Jack Carr and showrunner David DiGilio, the prequel premieres August 27, 2025, on Amazon Prime Video, launching with its first three episodes.
Set five years before the events of the original series, Dark Wolf charts Ben’s evolution from elite Navy SEAL to morally conflicted CIA paramilitary officer. The trailer reveals a darker, grittier tone, with explosive action sequences and dialogue steeped in loyalty, betrayal, and the blurred lines of covert warfare. “There’s no clean war,” Edwards declares in a moment that captures the series’ emotional core.
Taylor Kitsch reprises his role as the brooding Edwards, while The Terminal List lead Chris Pratt returns as James Reece. The prequel also welcomes new faces to the franchise, including Tom Hopper as Lt. Raife Hastings, and Luke Hemsworth, Dar Salim, and Rona-Lee Shimon in recurring roles. The ensemble underscores Amazon’s ambition to elevate this spin-off to franchise centerpiece.
Executive produced by Carr, DiGilio, Kitsch, Pratt, and Training Day director Antoine Fuqua, the series draws heavily from Carr’s bestselling 2018 novel. The creative team promises an authentic, character-driven espionage thriller that doesn’t shy away from the psychological cost of war. “This is where Ben’s descent begins,” Carr hinted in a recent behind-the-scenes blog.
Unlike many streaming releases, Dark Wolf will adopt a hybrid launch: after the August 27 premiere of the first three episodes, new installments will drop weekly through September 24. This format mirrors the release strategy of prestige thrillers, aiming to keep viewers hooked over several weeks.
The title of the trailer, The Terminal List: Dark Wolf – Official Teaser Trailer | Prime Video, has already garnered buzz among fans eager to revisit this shadowy world of special ops and silent battles. With high stakes, high-caliber talent, and a story rooted in psychological tension, Dark Wolf is poised to be more than just a prequel, it’s a powerful origin story in its own right.
