Walker, Texas Ranger has quietly become one of the more dependable crime dramas currently available in the US on Philo, and in the UK on Sky Go. 9 seasons of it means there is plenty to get through without ever feeling padded. With 573 viewer ratings on TMDB, this is not a title flying under the radar. Chuck Norris sets the tone, and the ensemble matches it scene for scene. Start it on Philo whenever you need something guaranteed to land.

There is a reason Walker, Texas Ranger keeps coming up in conversation. The plotting in Walker, Texas Ranger is tight enough that the twists feel earned rather than assembled. Modern-day Texas Ranger, Cordell Walker's independent crime-solving methods have their roots in the rugged traditions of the Old West. Walker's closest friend is former Ranger, C.D. Parker, who retired after a knee injury, and now owns "C.D.'s," a Country/Western saloon/restaurant. The writing gets a boost from Chuck Norris and Clarence Gilyard Jr., who sell every scene they're in. The series ran for 9 seasons (1993–2001), building a story that gave its audience time to invest properly. The plot mechanics of Walker, Texas Ranger never overwhelm the human cost underneath them. There is real craft here, even in the moments that do not fully land.

If you cannot walk away from a good mystery, Walker, Texas Ranger will keep you hooked. Walker is the obvious comparison, but Walker, Texas Ranger earns its own place alongside it. 9 seasons gives the story real room to develop. Chuck Norris anchors it, but the writing does the real work. If you are going to commit to one crime drama this month, make it this one.

Walker, Texas Ranger wrapped up in 2001, created by Albert S. Ruddy and Paul Haggis — and 9 seasons are available to watch from start to finish. Find exactly where it's streaming below, and TV Butler Pro makes it effortless to track your progress as you go. Just search the name, and Butler finds it instantly, tells you which service has it, and remembers exactly where you left off.