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Season 1 – Walker Independence

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Set in the late 1800s, an origin story of the series "Walker," "Walker Independence" follows Abby Walker, an affluent and tough-minded Bostonian whose husband is murdered before her eyes while on their journey out West. Abby arrives in the town of Independence, Texas, where she encounters diverse and eclectic residents running from their pasts, chasing their dreams, and keeping their own secrets. Abby runs into Hoyt Rawlins, a slippery rogue, thief, and con artist with a dented heart of gold who quickly eyes Abby as a mark, until she turns the tables on him. In seeking justice for her husband, Abby and Hoyt soon find themselves precariously aligned, both seeking to uncover the truth about the identity of Abby's husband's killer, and vow to save Independence -- a frontier boomtown where nothing is what it seems.
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Walker Independence — Season 1

Critics Reviews

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Brian Lowry CNN.com 10/06/2022
The series essentially becomes a slow-rolling western soap opera, one boasting an admirably diverse cast, but a frustrating sense that the whole vengeance thing is going to take a lot longer than it should. Go to Full Review
LaToya Ferguson Variety 10/05/2022
If you’re a fan of The CW, Walker: Independence is ultimately fine. Much like its sibling show, it has the potential to outgrow that status, but there’s no harm if it doesn’t. Go to Full Review
Max Gao AV Club 10/04/2022
B+
A refreshingly inclusive and subversive take on the old-fashioned western, honoring its classic cornerstones while bringing some much-needed and long-overdue diversity to the genre. Go to Full Review
Joel Keller Decider 10/07/2022
Anna Fricke is interested in building out a world for Abby Walker in Walker: Independence rather than just rely on action sequences and black-and-white moralism. Go to Full Review
Maggie Fremont TV Guide 10/06/2022
6.0/10
Here's hoping it eventually finds a nice balance between the ridiculous and the Very Serious Drama and settles on an identity, because Walker: Independence, like the frontier town it depicts, has a lot of potential. Go to Full Review
Anna Govert Paste Magazine 10/05/2022
7.1/10
Offering Clint Eastwood by way of The CW, Walker: Independence is a fun Western romp filled with all the CW-isms you would expect, and all the genre subversions you maybe wouldn’t. Go to Full Review
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Zane T @ZaneThind Dec 16 For what it had and it gave this was a good show. I wish it got more than one season because it seemed really promising. Especially the later episodes felt like it was going to lead to something more. See more Estuard F @Gio2099 02/08/2024 De verdad espero la segunda parte de su historia porque tiene algo bueno que contar See more Cristian s @cristiansj 12/20/2023 Empecé a ver esta serie incluso con la noticia de que no la habían renovado y solo por ser spinoff así que esperaba poco realmente pero la verdad que me termino sorprendiendo para bien. Entretenida y con buen ritmo, una historia y variedad de personajes decentes. Creo que su punto mas fuerte es la cantidad de capítulos, solo 13 episodios permiten que sea mas concreta, que avance de forma mas rapida y con menos relleno. Ojala vuelva de alguna forma porque la verdad es que me gusto. See more Yala A @RT97297835 06/11/2023 I'm hooked I hope it returns See more Robert J @Robbob67 05/14/2023 Thought might have possibilities but then clueless Sheriff starts whistling the same song she heard her hubby killer doing when asked where heard that he said mr such such was playing it an it just stuck with me now she knows who her husband killer is was writing staff running late on lunch an just winged it really bad acting un likable characters killed main star from 1883 in first minutes the only cast with real charisma an star power that was brilliant See more Randy L @RT72120628 04/05/2023 A really pleasant surprise of a show. A Western with a modern flair in writing and overall execution, it's no Deadwood but it was a good story with strong actors and beautiful sets. I will be very upset if this show doesn't get renewed for S2, they really leave you wanting more at the end. See more Read all reviews
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Episode 1 Aired Oct 6, 2022 Pilot In the late 1800s, Abby Walker, an affluent and tough-minded Bostonian, embarks on a journey out west with her husband Liam. Details Episode 2 Aired Oct 13, 2022 Home to a Stranger Abby revisits the tragic site of her life's demise in search of clues to help uncover the cold-blooded killer hiding in town; Sheriff Tom Davidson is determined to track down the mysterious man responsible for the recent bank robbery. Details Episode 3 Aired Oct 20, 2022 Blood & Whiskey Presented with a challenge, Abby cleverly uncovers an opportunity to undermine the sheriff; Hoyt and Calian must work together to fend off a team of bandits; Kate is relentless in her pursuit of information on Abby. Details Episode 4 Aired Oct 27, 2022 Pax Romana Abby and Hoyt agree to run a seemingly mundane errand for Tom Davidson that ends up exposing just how far the Davidson influence goes; Kate uses the annual Founders Day festivities to disrupt the town's balance of power. Details Episode 5 Aired Nov 3, 2022 Friend of the Devil When an old friend rides into town, Tom Davidson finds himself in the impossible position of helping a former partner in crime while keeping up appearances as the town's new sheriff; Abby and Kate's friendship is put to the test. Details Episode 6 Aired Nov 10, 2022 Random Acts Abby digs deeper into her husband's past; Gus and Calian follow a hunch which has them questioning a former mentor; Calian is accused of a heinous crime; Tom tries to impress a railroad executive, despite Kate's protests. Details Episode 7 Aired Nov 17, 2022 The Owl and the Arrow Abby throws herself into defending a case with life-or-death consequences; Calian confronts painful memories to free himself of guilt; Gus weighs a friendship against his badge. Details Episode 8 Aired Jan 12, 2023 The Death of Mary Collins Abby finds her secret identity in jeopardy when an estranged family member arrives in town and demands Tom's help finding Liam Collins' missing wife; a restless Hoyt reconnects with his outlaw roots; Kai contemplates his future. Details Episode 9 Aired Jan 19, 2023 Strange Bedfellows Abby starts to question everything she thought to be true, much to the dismay of her friends; Kai thinks he's seen a ghost when an unexpected person from his past appears in Independence; Gus makes a move no one sees coming. Details Episode 10 Aired Jan 26, 2023 All In As a dust storm descends upon Independence, Abby and Tom find themselves desperate for shelter; Gus has a lead that can potentially help Calian; Kate, Hoyt and Lucia work together. Details Episode 11 Aired Feb 16, 2023 The Pittsburgh Windmill Abby proposes a scheme to reroute the railroad away from Calian's tribal land; Tom finds the tables turned while attempting to take down his brother; Kate and Kai navigate their fractured friendship; Gus remains convinced that Tom is up to no good. Details Episode 12 Aired Feb 23, 2023 How We Got Here Through a series of letters Gus writes to his late wife, the origin stories of Abby, Hoyt, Kate, Kai, Calian and Tom are revealed, along with the role each played in each other's destiny. Details Episode 13 Aired Mar 2, 2023 Let Him Hang With Gus clinging to life, Abby, Hoyt, Kate and Calian stop at nothing to expose Tom's true nature and end the Davidson reign over Independence once and for all. Details
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Season Info

Director
Sheelin Choksey, Larry Teng, David McWhirter, Carol Banker, Clara Aranovich, Yangzom Brauen
Executive Producer
Seamus Kevin Fahey, Anna Fricke, Jared Padalecki, Dan Lin, Lindsey Liberatore, Laura Terry, Larry Teng
Screenwriter
Michael Carnes, Mia Katherine Iverson, Grace Ding, Ryan Harris, Josh Gilbert, Seamus Kevin Fahey, Nicki Renna
Network
The CW
Rating
TV-14 (D|V)
Genre
Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date
Oct 6, 2022