Welcome to Independence, a place where people are running from their past and no one is who they seem. The pilot episode of Walker: Independence did an amazing job of introducing each character and leaving the audience wanting more. Told from the viewpoint of its central character, each one is met through the eyes of…
The Walker season 2 finale, “Something’s Missing,” lives up to its title. Each character strives to find, or move past, what is lacking in their lives. It is an intense hour filled with painful revelations and self discovery. The ending cliffhanger further underscores the theme by making the “Something’s Missing,” be … Cordell
Once again, Walker delivered an action packed episode filled with new revelations. The theme of the episode was all about getting people to open up. What works? What doesn’t? The show has an interesting and realistic take on that, portraying it best through the different tactics of …
Walker‘s “Search and Rescue” was a phenomenal episode filled with action and revelations that elicited chills, cheers and gasps. It was brilliantly directed by former Clint West actor, Austin Nichols. The location, shot, and music choices combined to elevate an already exciting episode to the next level. All of this served to accentuate the characters…
“Torn” was all about the triangles in life and how they tear at people. As the promo said “Love Triangles Break Hearts.” But as it often does, “Walker” subverts the classic love triangle trope, while also using a common example as a foil. Aaron Carew crafted a brilliant episode that dives deep into the motivations…
Sometimes a show takes a breath before the drama intensifies. “Champagne Problems” delivers this reprieve before setting up for drama ahead. With the heartwarming theme of “you show up for the people who mean something to you,” it was a time of healing and understanding what’s important to our characters… even if other characters aren’t…
This review is going to be different from my usual discussions of characters. Instead, it’s going to follow the format of fellow reviewer, Gail. It will start with what I liked and loved about the episode, then give you the chance to stop before I discuss what I didn’t like.
“Everyone steps in it” is how a fellow watcher dubbed Walker’s 2.14 “No Such Thing As Fair Play.” And it’s fitting. Sometimes, even with the best intentions, people hurt those around them. You can sometimes make up your mistake quickly, like a few of the characters in this episode. Other times, the pain stays ……
What happens when people are at their lowest? A favorite theme of Walker, is that no matter how bad it gets, there are those that love and support you. But to highlight this theme, the characters have to go through rough patches. And, of course, a character that goes through many hard times in this…
What happens when you’re pushed too far? This episode explores how being pushed to your limits tests your character. It also reveals the horrible truth that sometimes cheaters do win… but that sometimes good people refuse to lose their moral center, such as …
In a way, boundaries help define. Walker‘s 2.11 episode “Boundaries” did a wonderful job showing more about the characters and what defines them. Not only by how they set boundaries, but also how they set, push, reinforce and negotiate those boundaries. One who was defined even more in this episode was …
Sometimes, one needs a nudge, or more of a shove, in the right direction. This episode was all about change, and that because it can be so hard, people need others who can push them in the right direction – or at least forward. People can both nudge others and be pushed themselves, and the…
