Coyote (TV series)
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| Genre | Crime drama |
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| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language | English |
| No. of seasons | 1 |
| No. of episodes | 6 |
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| Distributor | Sony Pictures Television |
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| Original network | Paramount+ |
| Original release | January 7, 2021 |
Coyote is an American crime drama television series created by David Graziano, Michael Carnes and Josh Gilbert.[1][2] The series stars Michael Chiklis and premiered on CBS All Access on January 7, 2021.[3][4][5]
The series was originally ordered as ten episodes, targeted for sibling Paramount Network, but eventually was passed off to CBS All Access - ViacomCBS' digital subscription video on-demand and live streaming service - as a six-episode season. [6]
Premise[]
After 32 years of working as a Border Patrol agent, Ben Clemens is forced to work for the people he spent his career trying to keep out of the United States.
Cast[]
- Michael Chiklis as Ben Clemens,[7] a recently retired U.S. Border Patrol agent.
- Juan Pablo Raba as Juan Diego "El Catrin" Zamora,[8] the head of a small family cartel.
- Adriana Paz[2] as Silvia Peña, manager of a local restaurant.
- Kristyan Ferrer[3] as Dante, a member of the cartel.
- Octavio Pisano[3] as Sultan, a member of the cartel.
- Cynthia McWilliams[3] as federal agent for Homeland Security Investigations.
- Julio Cesar Cedillo[3] as Neto Mendez, an officer in the Guardia Nacional de México
- Emy Mena[8] as María Elena Flores, who is carrying Dante's child.
Episodes[]
| No. | Title [9] | Directed by | Written by [9] | Original release date [10] |
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| 1 | "Call of the Void" | Michelle MacLaren | Michael Carnes & Josh Gilbert & David Graziano | January 7, 2021 |
| 2 | "Silver or Lead" | Michelle MacLaren | Michael Carnes & Josh Gilbert & David Graziano | January 7, 2021 |
| 3 | "Sin of Origin" | Guy Ferland | David Graziano & Maria Renee Prudencio | January 7, 2021 |
| 4 | "Juan Doe" | Guy Ferland | David Graziano & Katrina Cabrera Ortega | January 7, 2021 |
| 5 | "King Tide" | Stephen Kay | Michael Carnes & David Graziano | January 7, 2021 |
| 6 | "Plaza De Nada" | Stephen Kay | Josh Gilbert & Kseniya Melnik | January 7, 2021 |
Production[]
Development[]
Development of the series was first announced on May 1, 2019.[11] On June 26, 2019, it was reported that Paramount Network had given a 10-episode straight-to-series order to Coyote.[12][13][14] On November 19, 2020, it was announced that the series will debut on CBS All Access rather than Paramount Network.[8][15]
Filming[]
Filming occurred in Baja California in January 2020.[16][17]
Critical response[]
Review aggregator Metacritic gave the series a score of 65 out of 100, indicating "generally favorable reviews", based on 8 professional critics.[18]
References[]
- ^ Baxter, Joseph (1 May 2019). "Michael Chiklis to Star on Paramount Network Series Coyote". Den of Geek. Retrieved 11 December 2020.
- ^ a b Goldberg, Lesley (19 November 2020). "Michael Chiklis Drama 'Coyote' Moves to CBS All Access From Paramount Network". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 11 December 2020.
- ^ a b c d e Butler, Karen (21 November 2020). "Michael Chiklis' 'Coyote' to debut on Jan. 7". United Press International. Retrieved 11 December 2020.
- ^ Flook, Ray (19 November 2020). "Coyote: CBS All Access Sets Michael Chiklis Border Drama for January". Bleeding Cool. Retrieved 11 December 2020.
- ^ Colburn, Randall (30 November 2020). "Rejoice, for Michael Chiklis is back to bust some heads". The A.V. Club. Retrieved 11 December 2020.
- ^ "Breaking News - Drama Series "Coyote" to Debut Exclusively on CBS All Access on Jan. 7 | TheFutonCritic.com". www.thefutoncritic.com.
- ^ Andreeva, Nellie (16 June 2019). "'Coyote' U.S-Mexico Border Drama Starring Michael Chiklis Gets Series Order at Paramount Network". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 11 December 2020.
- ^ a b c Thorne, Will (19 November 2020). "Michael Chiklis Drama 'Coyote' Moves From Paramount Network to CBS All Access". Variety. Retrieved 11 December 2020.
- ^ a b "Coyote". Writers Guild of America West. Retrieved December 17, 2020.
- ^ "Coyote – Listings". The Futon Critic. Retrieved December 17, 2020.
- ^ Otterson, Joe (1 May 2019). "Michael Chiklis to Star in Drama Series 'Coyote' in Development at Paramount Network". Variety. Retrieved 11 December 2020.
- ^ Yeoman, Kevin (26 June 2019). "Coyote: Paramount Network Orders Border Drama Starring Michael Chiklis". Screen Rant. Retrieved 11 December 2020.
- ^ Woo, Kelly (26 June 2019). "Paramount Network Orders Michael Chiklis Drama 'Coyote'". Moviefone. Retrieved 11 December 2020.
- ^ TV News Desk (26 June 2019). "Paramount Network Greenlights COYOTE Starring Michael Chiklis". BroadwayWorld. Retrieved 11 December 2020.
- ^ Maas, Jennifer (19 November 2020). "Michael Chiklis Drama 'Coyote' Moves From Paramount Network to CBS All Access". TheWrap. Retrieved 11 December 2020.
- ^ D'Alessandro, Anthony (14 January 2020). "Michael Chiklis On Playing A Hardened Border Patrol Agent Who Goes Soft In Paramount Network's 'Coyote'; Watch The First Teaser – TCA". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 11 December 2020.
- ^ Rice, Lynette (14 January 2020). "Get a first look at Michael Chiklis' new Paramount Network drama Coyote". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved 11 December 2020.
- ^ "Coyote - TV Show Reviews". Metacritic. Retrieved February 27, 2021.
External links[]
Categories:
- 2020s American crime drama television series
- 2021 American television series debuts
- English-language television shows
- Paramount+ original programming
- Television series by Sony Pictures Television
- Television shows filmed in Mexico
- United States Border Patrol
- Works about Mexican drug cartels