MovieBias

See all results for ""
BrowseAnalyticsAbout

Walker (2021)

Walker poster

Walker (2021)

Overview

Cordell Walker, a widower and father of two with his own moral code, returns home to Austin after being undercover for two years, only to discover there's harder work to be done at home.


Starring Cast


Where to watch

HBO Max logoHBO Max
Apple TV logoApple TV
Google Play logoGoogle Play
Powered byJustWatch

Rating & Dimensions

Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Progressive

Political: Leans Left
Diversity: High
LGBTQ: Positive
Trans: Positive
Female Combat: Yes
Christianity: Positive

Viewer Rating
6.1

Overview

Cordell Walker, a widower and father of two with his own moral code, returns home to Austin after being undercover for two years, only to discover there's harder work to be done at home.


Starring Cast


Where to watch

HBO Max logoHBO Max
Apple TV logoApple TV
Google Play logoGoogle Play
Powered byJustWatch

Detailed Bias Analysis

Analyzing...
Progressive

Primary

The series attempts to modernize the law enforcement procedural by actively engaging with contemporary social justice issues and critiques of policing, promoting empathy and community dialogue as solutions within existing structures, which aligns it with left-leaning values.

The series demonstrates significant DEI through the explicit racial recasting of a traditionally white leadership role with a Black actor, alongside the introduction of a Latina co-lead. Its narrative further reinforces this by making strong and explicit DEI critiques central to its storylines, addressing themes of systemic injustice and the experiences of marginalized communities.

Secondary

The series features Liam Walker, a prominent openly gay character whose identity is portrayed positively with dignity and complexity. His relationships are depicted respectfully, and his family's acceptance is a key theme, contributing to an overall affirming portrayal of LGBTQ+ experiences within the narrative.

The show "Walker" features Kai, a recurring trans man character. His identity is handled respectfully, portraying him as a competent, supportive, and well-rounded individual. The narrative integrates his trans identity without making it a source of mockery or misery, thus offering an affirming and dignified representation.

The show features Texas Rangers Micki Ramirez and Cassie Perez, who are frequently depicted engaging in and winning close-quarters physical altercations against male suspects and opponents during investigations and arrests.

The series often portrays Christian values, community, and practices as a positive, grounding force for characters, particularly the Walker family. It aligns with themes of justice, family, and moral integrity without critiquing the faith itself.

The 2021 series "Walker" is a reboot that introduces a new cast of characters around the titular protagonist. While some new characters fill roles analogous to those in the original series, they are distinct new creations rather than gender-swapped versions of established legacy characters.

The series is a reboot of "Walker, Texas Ranger" but introduces new characters rather than directly recasting established legacy characters with actors of a different race. The main character, Cordell Walker, remains white, and other significant roles are new creations.


Viewer Rating Breakdown

6.1

Viewer Rating

Combines user and critic ratings from four sources

User Ratings

IMDB logo
6.2
The Movie Database logo
7.1

Critic Ratings

Rotten Tomatoes logo
N/A
Metacritic logo
5.1

More Like This

Sheepdog poster
Progressive
7.1
Sheepdog
 (2026)
Political: Not Rated
Diversity: Not Rated
In Trousers poster
Leans Progressive
9.4
In Trousers
 (1979)

Political: Strong Left
Diversity: Low
LGBTQ: Positive
Greed poster
Leans Progressive
8.3
Greed
 (1924)
Political: Strong Left
Diversity: Low
The Green Mile poster
Progressive
7.8
The Green Mile
 (1999)
Political: Leans Left
Diversity: High
Traffic poster
Leans Progressive
8.1
Traffic
 (2000)
Political: Leans Left
Diversity: Moderate
American Psycho poster
Leans Progressive
7.1
American Psycho
 (2000)

Political: Leans Left
Diversity: Moderate
LGBTQ: Neutral
Mississippi Burning poster
Progressive
7.5
Mississippi Burning
 (1988)
Political: Strong Left
Diversity: High
Kill the Messenger poster
Leans Progressive
6.8
Kill the Messenger
 (2014)
Political: Leans Left
Diversity: Moderate
Strange Days poster
Progressive
7.0
Strange Days
 (1995)
Political: Strong Left
Diversity: High
Inside Man poster
Leans Progressive
7.8
Inside Man
 (2006)
Political: Leans Left
Diversity: Moderate
The Order poster
Progressive
7.5
The Order
 (2024)
Political: Strong Left
Diversity: High
Boyz n the Hood poster
Progressive
8.2
Boyz n the Hood
 (1991)
Political: Leans Left
Diversity: High
Dog Day Afternoon poster
Leans Progressive
8.5
Dog Day Afternoon
 (1975)

Political: Leans Left
Diversity: Low
LGBTQ: Positive
West Side Story poster
Progressive
7.9
West Side Story
 (2021)

Political: Strong Left
Diversity: High
LGBTQ: Positive
The Good Nurse poster
Leans Progressive
6.9
The Good Nurse
 (2022)
Political: Leans Left
Diversity: Moderate
The Mastermind poster
Leans Progressive
7.3
The Mastermind
 (2025)
Political: Leans Left
Diversity: Moderate
Changeling poster
Leans Progressive
6.9
Changeling
 (2008)
Political: Leans Left
Diversity: Moderate
Jackie Brown poster
Leans Progressive
7.5
Jackie Brown
 (1997)
Political: Center
Diversity: High
The Shawshank Redemption poster
Leans Progressive
8.8
The Shawshank Redemption
 (1994)

Political: Center
Diversity: High
LGBTQ: Negative
Monster poster
Leans Progressive
7.5
Monster
 (2003)

Political: Leans Left
Diversity: Moderate
LGBTQ: Positive
MovieBias

Privacy PolicyTerms of ServiceCookies PolicyAI Policy

Copyright 2026 © moviebias.com