SummaryAfter working undercover for two years, Cordell Walker (Jared Padalecki) returns to Austin and must juggle rebuilding his relationship with his children and his own parents, as well as a new partner (Lindsey Morgan).
Created By:Anna Fricke
Walker
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Jan 20, 2021
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51
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Jan 21, 2021
70
Once things settled down, we appreciated the thoughtful approach of the new series. ... Padalecki’s version of Cordell Walker has a real family situation he needs to address, all the while trying to protect his home state from drug cartels and other bad guys. It’s a refreshing new take on a character that was very one-dimensional in the 1990s.
Jan 20, 2021
60
[Mr. Padalecki's] Walker is established as something quite unusual: a law-and-order hero with no sense of authority. This may well change, as only the pilot was available to review and, as with most new shows, the introductory episode is hampered by the task of having to introduce everything. That said, the show’s creator, Anna Fricke, might have done this more tidily. ... Depending on your outlook, “Walker” is either progressive or feel-good.
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28 Ratings
28 Ratings
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28 Ratings
28 Ratings
Feb 5, 2021
10
This is far more trendier and heart warming Western show than I expected. It mainly focuses on family reunion and reconciliation drama after the absence of the father following the death of a beloved wife and mother Emily, while there's no shortage of actions - shooting, horseback riding, stunts, etc.
It retouched the 90s' old show to suggest the way Texas rangers deal with the 2021 America's urgent racial and gender inequality issues as diverse characters appear, the one of the first female and POC Texas Ranger and an African-American Texas Ranger Captain, and are expected to tell more about their life stories.
This Cordell Walker guy is a cute, tall, funny companion to this journey with lots of humour, the ability to lighten the atmosphere, who strives to be a better dad to his kids, embraces the progress and see what he can do at his best, while muddles through to solve the crimes and mystery surrounding the dead wife. The partnership b/w him and Micki and the father-daughter/son dynamics is the key entertainment.
Jan 23, 2021
10
Absolutely love the series so far, it's more of a family drama than a crime procedure action series so keep that in mind when watching it, gave me Everwood vibes.
Jan 18, 2021
55
Startlingly, it's not bad; or, as Darren McGarvin said of the bottle of wine he found under the tree in A Christmas Story, "This wine isn't bad. It's not good, but it's not bad."
Jan 21, 2021
50
Here, it's only the character beats that land, as well as a palpable sense of place courtesy of a variety of nicely shot Austin locations. ... The action side of Walker is bad, but the family drama part is sometimes quite likable.
Jan 21, 2021
40
Its first outing seems unsteady and uncertain, surprisingly so for a franchise that has historically traded on certitude.
Jan 19, 2021
40
THE CW version struggles to find its identity in the premiere. There’s only one brief scene that could be described as action and most of “Walker” plays like thin family melodrama.
Jan 26, 2021
6
There were a few scenes that felt overacted.
I had trouble getting into the story because I had the impression that some actors were too self-conscious while saying their lines and being in character. The dialogues felt a bit forced at some moment.
Maybe it's just the hillbily way (not)... Who am I to judge Sam is a ranger..
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Nov 19, 2025
3
Disappointing Departure from the Original. While I appreciate the attempt to bring a modern twist to the classic 'Walker, Texas Ranger,' it's clear why this series didn't last. The title could have aptly been "Walker Drama Ranger," as the focus seems to lean heavily on family drama rather than the action you'd typically expect from a show like this. Without giving away any spoilers, it feels like every female character has her share of family issues, and the Walker family itself faces an unending stream of turmoil that can be overwhelming. The action, which should be a key component, comes in sporadic bursts, making it feel a bit lacking compared to the iconic Chuck Norris series. Ultimately, if you're looking for a balance of drama and action, this show may not fully deliver what you hope for.
Feb 19, 2021
3
I was watching this only because of the lead and was hoping to see an action pack, charming, badass series. What this deliver, is cringe-worthy dialogue, genuinely terrible plots, and action worthy of a first-year Nigerian student-made movie. It's just so comically bad.
Jan 22, 2021
3
The really problem with this show is the boredom. We have no intresting characters, no crime at all, few actions scenes (not a big issues for me though) and a little overacted moments.I watched it out of curiousity and with open mind but I will not coming back. Not becouse is too bad, not at all, becouse this show is not able to leave something to remember. I wish all the best to the cast anyway.
