Ben’s destiny in The Terminal Record is probably not sealed, teases star Taylor Kitsch, because the character’s prequel spinoff arrives on Prime Video. Chris Pratt’s James Reece focused each character in The Terminal Record who was concerned within the demise of his household, killing all of them by the sequence’ finish. Nonetheless, Ben’s demise is implied, by no means occuring instantly onscreen.
Talking with The Hollywood Reporter about Ben’s new prequel present, The Terminal Record: Darkish Wolf, Kitsch supplied a cautious response to his character’s destiny in The Terminal Record itself. When requested if he may nonetheless be alive, the actor was silent earlier than responding with, “He could possibly be, I suppose.” When pressed for extra, he did not budge, leaving his destiny unknown.
What Taylor Kitsch’s Response Means For Ben In The Terminal Record
The Terminal Record ended with Ben seemingly dying at James’ arms, permitting his buddy to kill him. Nonetheless, his demise is rarely proven instantly, regardless of taking place in Jack Carr’s unique novel. As a substitute, there’s solely a robust implication that he died. There is not any proof by the tip of the sequence he is lifeless apart from his identify being crossed off James’ checklist.
Nonetheless, the story of The Terminal Record: Darkish Wolf is already making up for his demise. Following his early years in SEAL Group 5, the present follows what occurs to Ben that corrupts him, and why he determined to show towards his fellow troopers. The present affords lots extra for his character, even when he is lifeless later within the timeline.
However, with Kitsch being coy about whether or not Ben is absolutely lifeless in the principle present, it opens the door for brand new tales that includes his character. Though it is not confirmed but, with The Terminal Record season 2 presently filming, it is potential James’ former buddy actually was spared, and that it will not be revealed till the present comes again.
Our Take On Ben’s True Destiny In The Terminal Record
Kitsch avoiding affirmation of Ben’s demise means there’s now an opportunity he is nonetheless alive in the principle present. If that is the case, then he may have an element to play in James’ subsequent mission. Whereas the belief between each of them can be severed, his ties to season 1’s conspiracy may make for an fascinating dynamic if he really survived.
Nonetheless, his survival would additionally considerably cheapen the last word choice James made by killing him on the finish of season 1. It might make his quest for revenge really feel incomplete, even when it meant such an attractive character may maintain coming again. Both manner, it will be as much as The Terminal Record season 2 to disclose Ben’s true destiny.
New episodes of The Terminal Record: Darkish Wolf arrive Wednesdays on Prime Video.
The Terminal Record
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- Launch Date
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July 1, 2022
- Community
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Amazon Prime Video
- Showrunner
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David DiGilio
- Administrators
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Paul McCrane
- Writers
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Chris Pratt2, David DiGilio
