(Photo by: Jeff Neumann/The CW)
Walker: Independence was cancelled by The CW earlier this week, but there is hope the series could still return for season two. Jared Padalecki, an executive producer of the historical drama, says the series is aggressively being shopped to other outlets.
Starring Katherine McNamara (Arrow, above), Matt Barr, Katie Findlay, Greg Hovanessian, Philemon Chambers, Justin Johnson Cortez, Lawrence Kao, and Gabriela Quezada, Walker: Independence follows Abby Walker (McNamara) as she settles in Independence, Texas after the death of her husband during the late 1800s. The first season ended with a cliffhanger that set up a significant new threat for season two.
Padalecki said the following about the efforts to save the cancelled show, per TV Line:
“We are aggressively looking for a place that Walker: Independence can land. I think cancelled is maybe the most common word used, but I think a better way to look at it is that Walker: Independence will not be on The CW next year.
I’m so proud of Walker: Independence. It’s such a great show. I think it’s a show that’s needed. We absolutely are thrilled about the show, proud of the show, and we all feel like it belongs somewhere people can see it. We love the cast. We love the writing. We love the setting. We love the storylines that it’s telling. It’s storylines unlike any other ‘Western’ show on TV or streaming right now.”
Those behind the series were prepared for the show’s cancellation. Several other CW series have been cancelled since Nexstar purchased a majority share of the network.
When the finale aired on The CW in March, showrunner Seamus Kevin Fahey said the following:
“If The CW isn’t ready to move forward, what are the other options? So naturally, it would lead to that. No one wants it to go away, long story short. We’re going to do what we can to make sure that doesn’t happen.
We have a lot of support at [CBS Studios]. Everyone loves the show. We’re all proud of what we did on the show.”
What do you think? Do you want to see more of Walker: Independence? Would you watch a second season on another outlet?
I loved walker independence I want to see it somewhere else hopefully not streaming
I loved Walker Independence and don’t understand why the CW didn’t renew the show. I can’t afford streaming shows if that’s where it ends up. Sad
Walker Independence is a great show. I’ve missed the Western type shows and love this one. Please find a good home for it so we can continue to enjoy the show.
I love Walker Independence. Grew up watching westerns. So happy to see on the CW this amazing western series. Could not wait for the next episode.
Great ensemble cast. Great storylines.
Hopefully another network will see that it is worthy of a second season.
“Independence.” ” No truer destination in the American West.”
I really hope they find another network!
Such an EXCELLENT show! Hoping another network is smart enough to pick it up! Give us Season 2 of Walker: Independence! Please!
I sure hope it gets picked up by another station. It is Well written and well acted. I looked forward to it every week. It’s very realistic about the West, and we need some new Western shows. It’s very much like Dr Quinn Medicine Woman
I enjoyed watching the show and the story line. Now with cancelation we are left hanging
Let’s be real, this has zero chance being picked up by another network.
I love the character development after only one season, the scenery and the writing. I will follow it wherever it lands.
My fingers are crossed!!
I hope a new home is found for this show. It’s a great show and cast.
I love Walker: Independence and hope they find another home for it soon.
I would love to see this show picked up by another network or streaming service. It had so much to offer in the way of storytelling, the acting was fantastic and the costumes and the fact that they included the stories of those other than the white people was an added bonus. Please, someone pick this show up for another season, as I feel that every show that was on CW in that 9pm time slot didn’t get a fair shake at an audience for some reason.
I love the show and all the cast. Please find a home for season 2.