Walker: Independence

Walker Independence was a pleasant surprise and an immediate favorite for this season's line up of shows. The pilot definitely delivered both on introducing us to the key characters of the series and charming us to Independence itself, leaving the audience hooked for the next episode.

And I can't wait to know more about the characters! It's just so refreshing to see the diversity of that time in history reflected in the show itself. 'Inclusive Western' in a way that doesn't feel tokenism at all. These are the people that has always been part of the rich history of Independence and I'm glad to see them shine here.

Overall, this is fast-paced, lovable, and the whodunnit narrative certainly pairs well for this western. I say give this show a go and it might just exceed your expectations 'cause it definitely did mine.

As a longtime fan of westerns, I was a prime candidate for Walker: Independence. It's visually beautiful, from the cinematography, to the costumes, to the cast. You get just enough of a taste of each character in the pilot to make you want to see more of each of their stories, and the chemistry between them all is there right off the bat.

The revenge plot is of course well-trod territory, but the mystery behind the motivations for Liam Collins' death present ample opportunity for exploration, especially considering the hints that are dropped in the pilot about certain other characters. It will be interesting to see how the relationships between everyone develop as more is revealed.

Dinged a star because I'm a purist and the modern music cues chaffed a little, but otherwise it was a very enjoyable romp and I'm looking forward to the next installment.

A great introduction to what looks like an exciting adventure. A wonderful inclusive cast & a peek at the authentic West. Looking forward to see how this story plays out. Great casting. Matt Barr is a joy. The ladies all bring an aspect of mystery. It's wonderful to see different kinds of people not relegated to stereotype.

The villains aren't black & white. I enjoy all the layers this story is beginning to peel back.

If you want a successful show, call on Jared Padalecki for quality programming. Jared has been in the business since he was 17. He has on same network for 22 yrs. He loves storytelling. He's great at it. Walker is incredible. Now he is part of another amazing show that delves into the Walkers past in a new, exciting way.

All the promo I'd seen had me already somewhat invested in this show, but now that I've seen the pilot I'm 100% hooked! I'm hooked on the plot, the cast of characters, and the town of Independence itself! It's all so well and beautifully done and you can tell everyone in front of and behind the scenes truly cares about the story and being authentic to the diverse history they're portraying. It's a prequel to Walker, about the start of the Walker family legacy, but is more than capable of standing alone. You don't need to be in love with Jared Padalecki's Cordell Walker to fall for the people of Walker Independence. I love it and can't wait for more!

What a great start for Walker Independance I loved it. Each character gave us a little look into who they are and I felt invested to find out more about them and what they will bring to the show going forward. The backdrop and costumes are great and reminds me of the old western shows and films. Definitely can't wait to see them all develop as the series goes on especiall Abby, Hoyt, Calian and Augustus . All the cast were great. It was nice seeing another version of Hoyt Rawlins and Matt Barr does it so well. It was nice to see a guest starring role for Mark Shepherd, hope to see him in future episodes. Great start to the series, more please.