Now in its fourth season, fans are still divided on whether Jared Padalecki did a good job taking over the Walker franchise. Walker, the modern reboot, struggles to match its predecessor. The family-centered plot and lack of action didn’t sit well with some at first. Chuck Norris’ blessing hasn’t stopped Walker from being compared to the original. Reboots often fail because of the curse of comparison.
Reboots are a tricky thing in entertainment. First of all, you need to keep track of all the terms. There are reboots, revivals, remakes, sequels, adaptations, reimaginings, etc. The CW’s Walker probably meets the criteria for a “reboot.” It follows the same character as the 90s original, but played by a new actor with alternate continuity. If Chuck Norris had returned to the role, then Walker might have been considered more of a revival.
Speaking of Chuck Norris, he did…
