Walker is an American action crime drama television series developed by Anna Fricke for The CW.

"At the center of the series is Cordell Walker, a man finding his way back to his family while investigating crime in the state's most elite unit.

In a nod to the original series, Walker and his new partner—one of the only women in Texas Rangers' history—are the modern-day heroes our world needs, following their own moral code to fight for what's right, regardless of the rules."

In September 2019, it was announced that a reboot of Walker, Texas Ranger starring Jared Padalecki was in development.

[85] In January 2020, it was announced that The CW had ordered the project directly to series, bypassing a television pilot, and would be titled Walker.

[86] The series is written by Anna Fricke who is also expected to executive produce alongside Dan Lin, Lindsey Liberatore and Padalecki.

[6] On May 16, 2024, The CW's President of Entertainment Brad Schwartz stated that the network was negotiating with the producers about a fifth season, especially focusing on its budget.

[91][92] On February 28, 2020, it was announced that Coby Bell had joined the series, playing the role of Texas Ranger Captain Larry James.

[105] Colin Ford, who played young Sam Winchester on Supernatural, appeared several times as soldier-aged Walker in season 3.

[1] In Canada, the series airs on the CTV Drama Channel, simulcast with The CW in the United States.

[7] In December 2021, it was reported that a prequel series titled Walker: Independence was in development at The CW with Padalecki as executive producer and Fricke as showrunner.

[126] Also that month, Lawrence Kao, Greg Hovanessian, Philemon Chambers and Katie Findlay joined the cast as series regulars.

The website's critic consensus states, "Despite decent performances, Walker's bland storytelling and limited action fails to fill its namesake's butt-kicking boots.