Walker: Independence

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Walker: Independence
Genre
Based onWalker
by Anna Fricke
Developed byAnna Fricke
Starring
Music bySean Callery
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons1
No. of episodes2
Production
Executive producers
  • Anna Fricke
  • Jared Padalecki
  • Seamus Kevin Fahey
  • Dan Lin
  • Lindsey Liberatore
  • Laura Terry
  • Larry Teng
Production locationSanta Fe, New Mexico
Running time43 minutes
Production companies
DistributorParamount Global Distribution
Release
Original networkThe CW
Picture formatHDTV 1080i
Original releaseOctober 6, 2022 (2022-10-06) –
present (present)
Chronology
Related showsWalker

Walker: Independence is an American television series developed by Anna Fricke for The CW. It is a prequel to the television series Walker, which also airs on The CW. The series stars Katherine McNamara in the lead role, along with Matt Barr as Hoyt Rawlins, and Katie Findlay as Kate, with Greg Hovanessian, Philemon Chambers, Justin Johnson Cortez, Lawrence Kao, and Gabriela Quezada also starring.[1] The series was ordered in May 2022 for a fall premiere,[2] paired with its parent series in a Thursday time slot on October 6, 2022.[3]

Premise[]

Set in the late 1800s, this origin story follows Abby Walker, an affluent Bostonian whose husband is murdered before her eyes while on their journey out West, as she crosses paths with Hoyt Rawlins, a lovable rogue in search of purpose. Abby and Hoyt's journey takes them to Independence, Texas, a small town with a big future.[4]

Cast[]

Production[]

Development[]

In December 2021, it was reported that a prequel series titled, Walker: Independence, is in development with Jared Padalecki as executive producer and Anna Fricke as showrunner.[5] The CW was pleased with the pilot episode and gave a full series order in May 2022 for a fall premiere, pairing it with its parent series in a Thursday time slot.[6] Fricke developed the story with Seamus Fahey, who wrote the pilot teleplay.[7]

Casting[]

In February 2022, Justin Johnson Cortez was cast as a series regular,[8] and Matt Barr joined the cast as Hoyt Rawlins.[9] In March 2022, it was announced that Katherine McNamara had been cast in the lead role of Abby Walker, the ancestor of Padalecki's Cordell Walker.[10] In June 2022, Gabriela Quezada was cast as a series regular.[11]

Filming[]

The pilot for the series was filmed in Santa Fe, New Mexico in early 2022. Filming for the remainder of the season began in and around Santa Fe on July 18, 2022.[12]

Episodes[]

No.Title [13]Directed byWritten byOriginal air date [13]U.S. viewers
(millions)
1"Pilot"Larry TengTeleplay by : Seamus Kevin Fahey
Story by : Seamus Kevin Fahey & Anna Fricke		October 6, 2022 (2022-10-06)0.62[14]
2"Home to a Stranger"Larry TengSeamus Kevin FaheyOctober 13, 2022 (2022-10-13)0.60[15]
3"Blood & Whiskey"[16]Larry TengMichael Carnes & Josh GilbertOctober 20, 2022 (2022-10-20)TBD
4"Pax Romana"[17]Sheelin ChokseyNikki RennaOctober 27, 2022 (2022-10-27)TBD
5"Friend of the Devil"[18]Carol BankerNick ZiglerNovember 3, 2022 (2022-11-03)TBD

Broadcast[]

Walker: Independence premiered on October 6, 2022, on The CW.[3]

Reception[]

Critical response[]

On Rotten Tomatoes, the series holds an approval rating of 71% based on 7 critic reviews, with an average rating of 7/10.[19] Metacritic, which uses a weighted average, assigned a score of 63 out of 100 based on 7 critics, indicating "generally favorable reviews".[20]

Ratings[]

Viewership and ratings per episode of Walker: Independence
No. Title Air date Rating
(18–49)		 Viewers
(millions)		 DVR
(18–49)		 DVR viewers
(millions)		 Total
(18–49)		 Total viewers
(millions)
1 "Pilot" October 6, 2022 0.1 0.62[14] 0.0 0.41 0.1 1.02[21][a]
2 "Home to a Stranger" October 13, 2022 0.1 0.60[15] TBD TBD TBD TBD

Notes[]

  1. ^ Live+7 ratings were unavailable, so Live+3 ratings have been used instead.

References[]

  1. ^ Reed, Sabrina (2022-03-14). "Walker: Independence cast: who's in the upcoming CW series?". Hidden Remote. Archived from the original on 2022-03-17. Retrieved 2022-05-19.
  2. ^ Andreeva, Denise Petski,Nellie; Petski, Denise; Andreeva, Nellie (2022-05-12). "'Gotham Knights', 'Walker: Independence' & 'The Winchesters' Picked Up To Series By The CW". Deadline. Archived from the original on 2022-05-13. Retrieved 2022-05-19.
  3. ^ Jump up to: a b Rice, Lynette (July 5, 2022). "CW Announces Fall Premiere Dates Including Debut Of 'The Winchesters' & 'Walker Independence'". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on July 5, 2022. Retrieved July 5, 2022.
  4. ^ Walker: Independence | Legacy | Season Trailer | The CW, archived from the original on 2022-08-22, retrieved 2022-05-19
  5. ^ Andreeva, Nellie (December 8, 2021). "'Walker' Prequel 'Independence' Executive Produced By Jared Padalecki In Works At The CW". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on May 23, 2022. Retrieved December 9, 2021.
  6. ^ "The CW Network Announces Its Seven-Night Primetime Schedule for 2022-2023" (Press release). The CW. May 19, 2022. Archived from the original on August 22, 2022. Retrieved May 19, 2022 – via The Futon Critic.
  7. ^ Porter, Rick (May 12, 2022). "Supernatural and Walker Prequels, Gotham Knights Land CW Series Orders". The Hollywood Reporter. Penske Media Corporation. Archived from the original on May 13, 2022. Retrieved May 13, 2022.
  8. ^ Petski, Denise (February 25, 2022). "'Walker: Independence': Justin Johnson Cortez Joins CW Pilot". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on August 22, 2022. Retrieved May 19, 2022.
  9. ^ Andreeva, Nellie (February 28, 2022). "Matt Barr To Star In 'Walker: Independence' CW Pilot As Hoyt Rawlins". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on May 20, 2022. Retrieved May 19, 2022.
  10. ^ Anderson, Jenna (March 16, 2022). "Arrow Alum Cast in Lead Role of The CW's Walker Prequel Spinoff". TV Shows. Archived from the original on 2022-05-21. Retrieved 2022-05-19.
  11. ^ Petski, Denise (June 9, 2022). "'Walker Independence': Gabriela Quezada Upped To Series Regular Ahead Of Series Premiere". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on June 11, 2022. Retrieved June 24, 2022.
  12. ^ Gomez, Adrian (August 3, 2022). "CW's 'Walker: Independence' filming in Santa Fe". Albuquerque Journal. Archived from the original on August 8, 2022. Retrieved August 8, 2022.
  13. ^ Jump up to: a b "Shows A-Z – Walker: Independence on CW". The Futon Critic. Retrieved October 13, 2022.
  14. ^ Jump up to: a b Metcalf, Mitch (October 7, 2022). "ShowBuzzDaily's Thursday 10.6.2022 Top 150 Cable Originals & Network Finals Updated". Showbuzz Daily. Retrieved October 7, 2022.
  15. ^ Jump up to: a b Salem, Mitch (October 14, 2022). "ShowBuzzDaily's Thursday 10.13.2022 Top 150 Cable Originals & Network Finals Updated". Showbuzz Daily. Retrieved October 14, 2022.
  16. ^ "(#103) "Blood & Whiskey"". The Futon Critic. Retrieved September 29, 2022.
  17. ^ "(#104) "Pax Romana"". The Futon Critic. Retrieved October 7, 2022.
  18. ^ "(#105) "Friend of the Devil"". The Futon Critic. Retrieved October 13, 2022.
  19. ^ "Walker: Independence: Season 1". Rotten Tomatoes. Fandango Media. Retrieved October 7, 2022.
  20. ^ "Walker: Independence: Season 1". Metacritic. Red Ventures. Retrieved October 7, 2022.
  21. ^ Berman, Marc (October 7, 2022). "Thursday Ratings: Respectable Sampling for Hilary Swank Drama 'Alaska Daily' on ABC". Programming Insider. Retrieved October 14, 2022.

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