Walker (TV Series) Duke (2021) User Reviews

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[FiendingNemo · 9/10 · 19 February 2021]

The last two episodes have been really, really good and have pretty much alleviated my initial concerns about the show.

I will say this - if anyone from the show actually reads these reviews, I would be very interested in finding out more about Duke and the time Cordell spent undercover. I'm generally not a fan of flashback storytelling and I'd prefer it to be explored through dialogue, but I find the concept of undercover police work fascinating because for me it's a morally grey area. Yes, Twyla was a 'bad guy' but she was also clearly in love and presumably intimate with a man who didn't actually exist - I want to hear more about how a man who is supposedly 'the edge of the coin' squared this away with himself, particularly so soon after the loss of his beloved wife. I know because of the way people consume media now there's pressure on writers to wrap everything up into a neat, morally acceptable box but life isn't like that and it's OK for characters to have chips and dents in their morality. I think the only real criticism I have of the show at the moment is that it feels like they're rushing through what could be really interesting storylines that could be explored in more depth (unless, of course, they plan to return to them...)

Going back to my first review, I want to congratulate (again) whoever was responsible for the casting on the show - where the show took a couple of episodes to start to find it's feet, it was the cast chemistry that made me want to persevere and keep watching and I feel like that's paying off now.

Well done to everyone involved in this episode, it's really hard to find fault with it - and I have tried, for the sake of balance.

Finally

[MariaLBD · 9/10 · 19 February 2021]

This is the first episode I've honestly enjoyed. Walker's angsty kids have mostly been irritating thus far, so this episode's sparse involvement with Walker's and Micki's home lives was welcome. I'm invested in Cordell and I'm becoming invested in Micki but I find that I'm just not interested in their lives outside of the job. If the show continues more like this episode, I'll be thrilled.

Jared Padalecki was perfection as always. As a fan of SPN, I appreciated the reference to his brother/best friend/work partner and the cremation of Duke's "remains."

duke

[trevino-19768 · 8/10 · 20 February 2021]

This episode was much more interesting than the last one! It was really wild to see Walker struggle with going back into that persona and taking all that baggage on. Micki really killed it, and it was so fun for her character to be able to play a different person, too. It was really sweet how Liam was a worried mess the whole time. Very entertaining.

Duke

[jfan-76382 · 10/10 · 19 February 2021]

Another brilliant episode. Everyone did an amazing job. Once again Jared demonstrates why he's the powerhouse of the CW.

make sense

[elshawkey · 10/10 · 19 February 2021]

The idea that the first episode was distracted because walker was distracted is kind of interesting ..I liked the new line between Tessa and trey ... the misdirects that made us doubt walker to leave again was awesome .. I feel like the small worlds are getting together and effect each other i hope the coming episodes to build better mysteries cases cus I kind of feel the cases is like a peace of cake for them and not challenging

Loved it

[meeraraab · 10/10 · 19 February 2021]

Great episode loved Duke and how they closed his chapter, enjoyed the partner dynamic between Cordell and Micki and last but not the least loved loved the brothers Walker

Amazing episode!

[carlacristianecruzsouza · 10/10 · 19 February 2021]

This episode was truly fantastic. They brought back the undercover storyline to show us why Cordell was way for so long. It was great seeing Jared going back and forth between being Cordell and Duke. Shout out to Micki for being a badass and quick on her feet. The interactions with Liam, Stella and August brought a deeper layer to Walkers personality as well. I am pretty excited for what's to come!

🤠

[sepratt-03517 · 10/10 · 19 February 2021]

Each episode just gets better and better as I get more attached to the characters. I'm just loving everything right now 💞

Awsome

[asteduto · 10/10 · 19 February 2021]

Another awsome episode, very intense. Thrilling plot and most important to me, I care about the characters, great acting. Can't wait until the next episode. Unfortunatley there is a hiatus now. This show gets better by the week.

Best episode yet!

[sunsetmoonshine · 10/10 · 20 February 2021]

Walker is definitely finding its groove . Each week it's getting more interesting. The cast is jelling well. Duke is the most action filled one yet but still character driven . Jared Padalecki is adding another complex character to his resume .

getting worse by episode

[Rongu_Jonzu · 3/10 · 26 May 2021]

Disappointing to see how the show is developing to worse from episode to episode, storyline: corny, dialogue: naive, characters: two dimensional. Directing: well, like if these characters were just talking heads 70's style.

Hooked going into Hiatus

[Sarah423 · 10/10 · 20 February 2021]

The characters are still interesting and the story has me hooked. I was glad to have some relationships "salted" into the plotline, rather than given as a steady diet.

I absolutely MISSED Abeline Walker, but see how a steady diet of the parents wouldn't work. Same with the teens, where a little goes a long way.

In the end, the partnership between Cordell & Micki is TOPS. The snappy little convo on the floor toward the end was hilarious. And this week, she's got his back like he had hers last week...so fair is fair, yet the partnership doesn't in any way "lessen" either.

I understood more about Walker now, which is good. And it was impressive to see how different he was in the guise of Duke. Acting spot on.

My only critique is we AGAIN got a shirtless character--which may mean I'm not the target demo, because while both Matt Barr & Jared Padalecki are handsome, I'm perfectly ok if they stay clothed?

In short, I'm here for the story & the characters. Walker has delivered on both.

🤠 Duke

[joshuagosh · 10/10 · 20 February 2021]

Another great episode. Walker doesn't disappoint. Can't wait for the hiatus return and will be doing a re-watch until.

I am hooked!

[ellievibrant · 10/10 · 20 February 2021]

First Liam is acting very weird, I'm starting to think he knows more about Emily's death then he's led on. Duke was a very interesting ali to meet- the character switch between Cordi and Duke was insane as well. Very great acting. Poor August. I feel like that kid is bomb waiting to go off and we're gonna see it soon. I love these characters so much and I can't wait to keep watching. Very good job so far! And congrats on season 2!!

duke review

[em_padilla · 10/10 · 20 February 2021]

A really great episode. I learn more about Cordell and his family with every episode. Reading some reviews, some people think the show is rushing and I for one think it's moving too slow. I want to know more about the kids. and see more of Liam. Especially more of Liam. I look forward to more and the end of the season to rewatch it all again.

Fantastic

[hyper_active-57324 · 10/10 · 20 February 2021]

Again I loved the episode! Walker and Micki have so much chemistry! That hand holding was fire!

Best so far ❤

[jules863 · 10/10 · 20 February 2021]

Loved this episode. They keep getting better. Loved Duke and how differently he was portrayed from Walker by Jared. We keep learning more and more about the family Walker and I love his kids.

1 x 5

[lillypisces · 10/10 · 20 February 2021]

I love this cowboy show so much. the water shot was really cool, and thank you for the shirtless scenes. It was keeping me warm during a storm! Micki is such a bad-ass and my fav so far. August is adorable and looks so much like Jared in real life.

if I don't get more Liam, I'm gonna scream. I can't wait for the season to be over so I can binge cause I can't handle this week after week pace!!

Keep getting disappointed

[kstrader-65412 · 2/10 · 15 March 2021]

Though some of the storylines have improved, the directing still isn't pulling a leading man out of Cordell. Relying too much on looks (not my type though) than on skill. It's almost gratuitous how they exploit the main actor while refusing to give him decent lines.

poor twyla

[drakeniloo · 10/10 · 20 February 2021]

Yeah she was a bad guy but she was in love with Duke, who wasn't real, and was a cowboy cop in disguise. Liam is making me question. -idk why he's looking into Emily case when he told Cordell not too. But I need to find out. The son is a great actor and I really liked the scene with him and jared this week! keep it up walker, its awesome!

Enjoyable due to smaller focus

[jdow-74709 · 8/10 · 20 February 2021]

This was a good episode. Smaller focus on the story and no extra storylines to muddle in. Still feels a bit slow paced, although I was much more engaged with the story. I enjoy the show and will continue to watch.

⭐

[livstarwars · 10/10 · 20 February 2021]

So, duke was hot lol. this was overall an intense episode. The son did a great job and micki was awesome as usual. walker doesn't miss!

Duke!

[just_jaxs · 10/10 · 22 February 2021]

This was an intense episode. I liked the idea of the cold water snappong Walker in and out of character lol that was clever. But August showing up on the middle of the case like 👁 👄 👁 and Micki or "Adriana" was a badass as usual. And I'm kind of confused on Liam - does he work at the station too? Why was he there and looking into the case? Overall it was a 10 ⭐ for me. Look forward to more as usual?

great!

[hayleyroll · 10/10 · 26 February 2021]

I just watched Duke and wasn't disappointed! Loved this episode and can't wait until the next airs.

Hands down my favorite episode so far!

[redmckenzi · 10/10 · 15 March 2021]

This episode has a much faster pace than the other episodes so far, which is great, and the "case" feels much more rooted in the characters as Cordell is forced to go back into his undercover role. Seeing Jared switch from Cordell to Duke and back was so good. Jared has always impressed me with his ability to play different "versions" of a character (he does it several times in Supernatural to great results) and this is yet another excellent instant of that. We get to see more of what Cordell's life was like during the months he was away from his family, in addition to building more on his relationship with Micki and, in the end, his children. I especially love the moment after he yells at August when Micki grabs his hand and reassures Cordell that August will forgive him. Their dynamic as partners is quick becoming one of my favorite parts of the show. She grounds Walker, centers him on his job and the task at hand, and I think that's something he really needs when he's struggling to find his footing again with his family.

As I mentioned in my ep 4 review, I do find it extremely frustrating that August had to go digging and invading his dad's privacy, as Cordell may not have had to return to being Duke otherwise and none of August's worries about Cordell leaving again would have been stirred up. Something I realized when discussing the episode with friends afterwards, though, is that Liam explicitly states in the first (or second?) episode that August has been doing everything in his power for the whole time Cordell was gone to keep from rocking the boat. So now that Cordell is home, all of August's locked up and shoved down emotions are breaking free as he struggles to cope with his mother's death, his father's absence, and now his overwhelming fear that his father will leave again. August clearly is dealing with some abandonment issues that I hope will be addressed as the series moves forward. I have hopes that they will be, with the way the show is centering more on the family and their dynamics than on cases the way many cop-centric shows do.