The Hidden Meaning of Swan's Guitar Scene in Reacher Season 2

The Cryptic Clue in Reacher Season 2 Trailer

The release of a trailer is an important hallmark in the build-up to a new season, and while some of the events and themes a trailer can tease are glaringly obvious, others can hide in plain sight.

Shannon Kook as Tony Swan smiling and holding a guitar in Reacher

Reacher season 2 focuses on the main character's reunion with his old military unit, the 110th Special Investigations Unit, which has been on the run for the majority of the show's latest installment. However, not every member of the 110th has been shown during the present-day sequences, leading to speculation about their fate.

Serinda Swan smiling as Karla Dixon and Alan Ritchson's Reacher standing behind her in Reacher

In episode 7 of season 2, Tony Swan, a key member of the 110th, plays 'Crazy on You' by Heart, a song that accompanied the Reacher season 2 trailer. This singalong scene, although seemingly benign, holds a deeper meaning that ties back to the trailer.

Shannon Kook as Tony Swan playing guitar and singing in Reacher

The Hidden Clues and Foreshadowing

The return of 'Crazy on You' from the trailer foreshadowed Swan's importance to the plot of Reacher season 2. Swan's absence from the trailer and the present-day scenes in the show is artistically acknowledged through his performance of the song within the show.

Shannon Kook as Tony Swan looking concerned in Reacher

The presence of the song in the trailer acts as a form of foreshadowing, teasing that Tony Swan will become a pivotal character within the show's narrative. While Swan's involvement in the case hasn't been confirmed yet, the use of the song creates intrigue without providing any spoilers.

Tony Swan playing guitar in Reacher as Dixon and Reacher watch him

The Musical Flashback and Coming Violence

The lyrical content of 'Crazy on You' reflects the violence and militaristic themes in Reacher season 2, as explained by Heart's Ann Wilson. Swan's choice of the song is tied to the violent connotations, hinting at the impending action in the season.

David O'Donnell holding his face in Reacher as Neagley laughs in the background

The placement of the scene after the success of Operation Kite Runner serves as a clue that the violence is set to hit its peak in the season finale. Tony Swan's musical recital could be a warning of the impending action-packed sequences in Reacher season 2.

Alan Ritchson as Reacher with his superior pointing at him in the chest