The Terminal List: Dark Wolf (2025), directed by Jack Carr and David DiGilio, is a gripping prequel that plunges into the shadowy origins of Ben Edwards, portrayed with brooding intensity by Taylor Kitsch. Set in 2015 Mosul, it follows Edwards, a Navy SEAL turned CIA operative, as he navigates moral gray zones with his platoon, including Tom Hopper’s commanding Raife Hastings .

Chris Pratt’s James Reece adds a nostalgic anchor in a smaller role, but Kitsch owns the screen with his conflicted anti-hero arc. The action—gritty shootouts and tense espionage—pops with authenticity, thanks to military vets behind the scenes, while the Middle Eastern backdrop feels hauntingly real . The plot’s focus on brotherhood and betrayal shines, though some geopolitical threads feel rushed. It’s a darker, leaner spin-off that sets up True Believer with edge-of-your-seat thrills. Perfect for fans craving action with a conscience—dive into this wolf’s lair!

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