CBS’ Classic Action TV Show With Over 200 Episodes Becomes a Streaming Hit, 33 Years Later

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The show, a long-running action series, is suddenly gaining a lot of new viewers following the recent death of its star. It’s become a trending topic and unexpectedly climbed to the #2 spot on Apple TV’s list of most-watched shows. While popular during its original run as an easy, enjoyable watch, it later developed a cult following for being so entertainingly bad – one viewer even compared it to the movie Snakes on a Plane.

The television series Walker, Texas Ranger featured Chuck Norris as Cordell Walker, a Texas Ranger who relied on his martial arts skills to fight crime with his partner, James Trivette (played by Clarence Gilyard Jr.). The show ran from 1993 to 2001, showcasing the duo solving cases across Texas. While the series feels a bit old-fashioned now, it’s recently gained renewed interest following Chuck Norris’s death, likely due to viewers feeling nostalgic for the show.

It’s a Nostalgia-fest of Mixed Reception

Despite never being a ratings hit – it scores a 5.4 on the Apple TV Store and 5.7 on IMDb – Walker, Texas Ranger has a dedicated fanbase. Viewers who enjoy the show appreciate its lighthearted and uncomplicated nature, while critics often point to its outdated portrayal of sensitive topics and its generally cheesy feel. One fan described it as “so bad it’s good,” perfect for relaxing and escaping reality, and even credited it with inspiring a popular comedy sketch on Late Night with Conan O’Brien. Ultimately, the show aims to capture the spirit of classic Westerns, offering a comforting sense of nostalgia for fans of the genre.

TV critic David Zurawik points out that Walker, Texas Ranger felt outdated even for 1972, and he avoids discussing its problematic racial portrayals altogether. This view is common among both critics and viewers, who often found the show quickly became predictable and dull. Its stories and action sequences fell into repetitive patterns, and for almost ten years, little actually happened beyond the occasional fight.

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2026-03-24 01:40