The Villain’s Rise: The Terminal List: Dark Wolf Drops Explosive Teaser
Prime Video dives into the dark past of Ben Edwards in its gripping new prequel series, set years before the original hit. The first three episodes premiere August 27, 2025.
The Terminal List fans, prepare for a deeper, grittier dive into the franchise’s complex universe. Prime Video has released a teaser for The Terminal List: Dark Wolf, a new seven-episode prequel exploring the transformation of Ben Edwards, played by Taylor Kitsch, from Navy SEAL to CIA paramilitary operative. The high-octane series debuts with a three-episode launch on August 27, 2025, followed by weekly drops until the finale on September 24.
Created by The Terminal List author Jack Carr and showrunner David DiGilio, Dark Wolf unpacks the psychological and moral unraveling of Edwards, revealing the personal demons and professional choices that set him on a collision course with corruption. Kitsch not only stars but also serves as an executive producer, alongside Chris Pratt, who reprises his role as James Reece.
Set several years before the events of The Terminal List, the new series establishes the early bond between Reece and Edwards, offering fans insight into the loyalty and betrayal that defined their arc. The espionage thriller also introduces new faces like Tom Hopper as Raife Hastings and Luke Hemsworth as CIA asset Jules Landry, expanding the series’ gritty geopolitical scope.
Though not based on a specific Jack Carr novel, Dark Wolf benefits from the author’s direct input. Carr’s fingerprints are evident in the series’ commitment to tactical realism and emotional intensity. Backed by Amazon MGM Studios, MRC, and Civic Center Media, the show enlists military veterans Max Adams and Jared Shaw, the latter returning as Boozer, to ensure authenticity on screen.
The teaser showcases explosive action sequences and emotionally charged moments, set against the backdrop of Iraq and other global hotspots. Directors Frederick E.O. Toye and Liz Friedlander help shape a cinematic experience that delves into the price of warfare and the fine line between honor and survival.
Kitsch’s portrayal of Edwards promises to redefine the character’s legacy. As Dark Wolf traces his descent into moral gray zones, the prequel sets the stage for deeper connections within The Terminal List universe, offering answers to long-standing questions and raising new ones.
