While The CW made a lot of fans very disappointed today by announcing that shows like Charmed and Naomi will be coming to an end, there’s some exciting news for fans of some popular franchises as The CW has ordered all three of their pilots this year – Walker spinoff Independence, Supernatural prequel The Winchesters, and DC’s Gotham Knights – to series. And hey, all three shows have a Supernatural connection!
Walker: Independence is a prequel to The CW’s high-rated show Walker which stars Supernatural alum Jared Padalecki. Jared’s an Executive Producer on this one instead of an actor, and the show is set in the late 1800s. It follows Abby Walker (Kat McNamara), an affluent Bostonian whose husband is murdered before her eyes while on their journey out West. On her quest for revenge, Abby crosses paths with Hoyt Rawlins (Matt Barr), a lovable rogue in search of purpose. Abby and Hoyt’s journey takes them to Independence, Texas, where they encounter diverse, eclectic residents running from their own troubled pasts and chasing their dreams, all while becoming agents of change themselves in the small town.
The Winchesters is also a prequel… to Supernatural itself… and it’s Executive Produced by Jensen Ackles, who will also narrate the show as Dean and Winchester. Before Sam and Dean, even before they were “John and Mary, husband and wife,” John Winchester and Mary Campbell had adventures. Drake Rodger and Meg Donnelly star.
Gotham Knights picks up in the aftermath of Bruce Wayne’s murder, with his rebellious adopted son forging an unlikely alliance with the children of Batman’s enemies when they are all framed for killing the Caped Crusader. As the city’s most wanted criminals, this renegade band of misfits must fight to clear their names. But in a Gotham with no Dark Knight to protect it, the city descends into the most dangerous it’s ever been. However, hope comes from the most unexpected of places as this team of mismatched fugitives will become its next generation of saviors known as the Gotham Knights. The Supernatural connection here is Misha Collins, who plays Harvey Dent a.k.a. the eventual Two-Face on the show. (Follow KSiteTV’s Gotham Knights Twitter feed @GothamSite!)
The CW will be announcing their 2022-2023 schedule on Thursday, May 19.
