The CW bid farewell to one among its hottest collection with the conclusion of Supernatural in 2020 after 15 seasons. Nevertheless, followers of star Jared Padalecki didn’t have to attend lengthy to see the actor previously often known as Sam Winchester again on their screens. Padalecki returned to The CW in 2021 because the star of Walker, which is now gearing up for season 3.
‘Walker’ reboots the Chuck Norris collection for a contemporary viewers
The present is an up to date tackle the favored Western crime drama Walker, Texas Ranger, which aired on CBS from 1993 to 2001. That present famously starred motion celebrity Chuck Norris as Cordell Walker, a Texas ranger with a navy background a martial arts expertise to spare.
In addition to the principle character and primary premise, Walker largely follows its personal path. Right here’s the outline of the brand new present, per The CW’s official website:
“Jared Padalecki is 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.”
The collection doesn’t function a prequel to the unique present. Subsequently it doesn’t function any references to beforehand explored storylines or characters. Nevertheless, Walker nonetheless delivered strong rankings with its midseason debut in January 2021.
What we all know up to now about ‘Walker’ Season 3
The tip of Walker Season 2 marked a turning level for the feud between the Walkers and the Davidsons. Story particulars for season 3 are a bit murky. However Cordell’s mysterious kidnapping will definitely be a significant plot level as the subsequent season begins off.
“Cordell has gotten too close to something in his investigation, and it’s possible that something unexpected from his past comes back to haunt him,” showrunner Anna Fricke informed TVLine.
So far as the forged is anxious, Lindsey Morgan will not be prone to reprise her function as Micki Ramirez. Nevertheless, Padalecki and different stars – reminiscent of Keegan Allen (Liam Walker), Violet Brinson (Stella Walker), Ashley Reyes (Cassie Perez), and Kale Culley (August Walker) are anticipated to return when the present does. In line with Deadline, Walker Season 3 will debut on Thursday, October 6, 2022, at 8 p.m. ET.
‘Walker’ followers have greater than ever to look ahead to in 2022
Along with seeing extra of Padalecki’s flip because the titular Texas ranger, Walker followers may additionally be curious to take a look at the present’s upcoming spinoff. Walker: Independence will debut on the exact same night time as Walker Season 3. The present will observe Katherine McNamara’s Abby Walker – an ancestor of Padalecki’s character – within the 1800s.
The collection kicks off with Abby witnessing her husband’s homicide and heading to Independence, Texas on a quest for revenge. Padalecki serves as a producer on the spinoff however possible received’t make any appearances, particularly given its interval setting.
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