Stepping into the boots of an iconic character for a new TV reimagining, the Texan star aims to retain Lone Star authenticity while exploring more modern-day subject matter.
Jared Padalecki s Walker Draws Highest Thursday Ratings for The CW Since 2018
The CW s reboot of
Supernatural star Jared Padalecki in the titular role, and his presence certainly drew a crowd. The premiere episode on Thursday night gave The CW its biggest Thursday primetime audience since 2018.
2.43 million viewers tuned in to check out
Walker during its pilot presentation on Thursday, with a 0.4 rating in the 18-49 demographic. While the premiere helped give The CW its biggest Thursday audience in two years, it was actually the most popular program for the specific 8 pm Thursday time slot since
DC s Legends of Tomorrow in 2016.