The first season of Walker premiered on The CW on January 21, 2021, and concluded on August 12, 2021. It was announced on January 14, 2020.[1]
It aired on Thursday nights at 8:00 PM prior to Legacies from January 21 to June 24, and then The Outpost from July 15 to August 12.
Synopsis[]
"A reimagining of the long-running series “Walker, Texas Ranger,” stars Jared Padalecki as Cordell Walker, a widower and father of two with his own moral code, who returns home to Austin after being undercover for two years, only to discover there's harder work to be done at home. He'll attempt to reconnect with his creative and thoughtful son and his headstrong, somewhat rebellious teenaged daughter and navigate clashes with his family – an ADA brother who stepped in during Walker's absence, his perceptive mother and his traditional rancher father. Walker's former colleague is now his Ranger Captain. Walker finds unexpected common ground with his new partner played by Lindsey Morgan, while growing increasingly suspicious about the circumstances surrounding his wife's death."[2]
Cast[]
Starring[]
- Jared Padalecki as Cordell Walker (15/18)
- Lindsey Morgan as Micki Ramirez (15/18)
- Keegan Allen as Liam Walker (15/18)
- Mitch Pileggi as Bonham Walker (13/18)
- Molly Hagan as Abeline Walker (12/18)
- Violet Brinson as Stella Walker (15/18)
- Kale Cully as August Walker (15/18)
- Coby Bell as Captain Larry James (12/18)
- Jeff Pierre as Trey Barnett (11/18)
Guest starring[]
- Genevieve Padalecki as Emily Walker (7/18)
- Odette Annable as Geri Broussard (7/18)
- Chris Labadie as Jordan (1/18)
- Alex Landi as Bret (4/18)
- Gabriela Flores as Isabel Muñoz (5/18)
- Matt Bar as Hoyt Rawlins (5/18)
- Rebekah Graf as Crystal West (2/18)
- Alex Meneses as Dr. Adriana Ramirez (2/18)
Episodes[]
| No. in series | No. in season | Episode title | Written by | Directed by | Original airdate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | "Pilot" | Anna Fricke | Jessica Yu | January 21, 2021 |
| 2 | 2 | "Back in the Saddle" | Steve Robin | January 28, 2021 | |
| 3 | 3 | "Bobble Head" | Seamus Kevin Fahey | Randy Zisk | February 4, 2021 |
| 4 | 4 | "Don't Fence Me In" | April Fitzsimmons | John T. Kretchmer | February 11, 2021 |
| 5 | 5 | "Duke" | Bret VandenBos & Brandon Willer | Steve Robin | February 18, 2021 |
| 6 | 6 | "Bar None" | Casey Fisher & Paula Sabbaga | Amyn Kaderali | March 11, 2021 |
| 7 | 7 | "Tracks" | Bola Ogun | March 18, 2021 | |
| 8 | 8 | "Fine Is a Four Letter Word" | Katherine Alyse | Stacey K. Black | April 8, 2021 |
| 9 | 9 | "Rule Number 17" | Bret VandenBos & Brandon Willer | Steve Robin | April 15, 2021 |
| 10 | 10 | "Encore" | Blythe Ann Johnson | Stacey K. Black | May 6, 2021 |
| 11 | 11 | "Freedom" | Geri Carillo | Alex Pillai | May 13, 2021 |
| 12 | 12 | "A Tale of Two Families" | Story by: Seamus Kevin Fahey Teleplay by: Seamus Kevin Fahey & Anna Fricke |
Steve Robin | May 20, 2021 |
| 13 | 13 | "Defend the Ranch" | Alex Pillai | June 10, 2021 | |
| 14 | 14 | "Mehar's Jacket" | Casey Fisher | Diana Valentine | June 17, 2021 |
| 15 | 15 | "Four Stones in Hand" | Paula Sabbaga | Tessa Blake | June 24, 2021 |
| 16 | 16 | "Bad Apples" | Aaron Carew | Joel Novoa | July 15, 2021 |
| 17 | 17 | "Dig" | Seamus Kevin Fahey & Anna Fricke | Richard Speight, Jr. | July 22, 2021 |
| 18 | 18 | "Drive" | Steve Robin | August 12, 2021 |
Production[]
Filming[]
Production was originally scheduled to begin in April 2020 and conclude in November 2020.[3]
Casting[]
On February 5, 2020, The 100 star Lindsey Morgan was cast for the starring role of Micki Ramirez.[4]
On February 19, 2020, Keegan Allen was cast as Liam Walker.[5]
On February 21, 2020, Mitch Pileggi was cast for the role of Bonham Walker.[6]
Reception[]
Critical response[]
Ratings[]
Trivia[]
- The official logo for the series was revealed on May 14, 2020.[7]
- The first episode drew in an audience of 2.44 million viewers, making it the most-watched series premiere on The CW since the debut of DC's Legends of Tomorrow on January 21, 2016, and the most-watched episode of any series on the network since the twelfth episode of the fourth season of The Flash aired on January 30, 2018.[8][9]
- On February 3, 2021, it was announced not only that Walker had been renewed for a second season, but also that 5 more episode had been ordered for the first season, bringing the episode count from 13 to 18.[10]
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References[]
- ↑ "'Superman & Lois,' Jared Padalecki's 'Walker' Ordered Straight to Series at The CW" - The Hollywood Reporter
- ↑ "The CW 2020-21 Schedule: New Season Launching In January, ‘Supernatural’ Conclusion & Acquisitions In Fall" - Deadline
- ↑ "Production Dates - Various Shows *Updated 5th March 2020*" - SpoilerTV
- ↑ "‘The 100’ Star Lindsey Morgan Joins Jared Padalecki in CW’s ‘Walker’ (EXCLUSIVE)" - Variety
- ↑ "Pretty Little Liars alum Keegan Allen to play Jared Padalecki's brother on Walker" - Entertainment Weekly
- ↑ "Mitch Pileggi To Co-Star In The CW’s ‘Walker, Texas Ranger’ Reboot" - Deadline
- ↑ "CW 2020/21 New Shows Logo's / Social Media Artwork" - SpoilerTV
- ↑ "SHOWBUZZDAILY’s Top 150 Thursday Cable Originals & Network Finals: 1.21.2021" - Showbuzz Daily
- ↑ ""Walker" Rides Off with The CW's Most Watched Series Premiere in 5 Years" - The Futon Critic
- ↑ http://thefutoncritic.com/news/2021/02/03/the-cw-gives-early-renewals-to-12-current-series-for-next-season-430113/20210203cw01/