Lauren Cohan leftThe Walking Deadto star inWhiskey Cavalier, but the short-lived action comedy-drama actually featured a fun stealthWalking Deadreunion that’s sure to delight viewers of both shows. Before playing CIA operative Francesca “Frankie” Trowbridge, a.k.a. Fiery Tribune,Cohan rose to pop-cultural prominence for her memorable portrayal of Maggie Greene inThe Walking Dead. When Maggie is first introduced inTWDseason 2, she’s not very trusting of Rick Grimes' (Andrew Lincoln) group of survivors, who happen upon her family’s farm. Eventually, Maggie falls in love with Glenn Rhee (Steven Yeun).
Due in part to all the loss she weathers, Maggie becomes one ofThe Walking Dead’s most hardened survivors, as well as the leader of the Hilltop Colony. While Cohan’s initial run onThe Walking Deadwas from 2011 to 2018, she returned in 2020 to see the post-apocalyptic drama through to its conclusion, which aired in 2022. In the wake ofThe Walking Dead’s series finale, Cohan has returned yet again for one of the franchise’s spinoffs. However,in between all the zombie killing, Cohan shared the screen onWhiskey Cavalierwith a formerWalking Deadco-star.
Lauren Cohan & Tyler James Williams Reunited After TWD In Whiskey Cavalier
The Actors Played Two Of Whiskey Cavalier’s Main Characters
InThe Walking Dead,Abbott ElementaryactorTyler James Williams plays Noah, a survivor who meets Maggie’s sister, Beth(Emily Kinney), at a hospital in Atlanta, Georgia. After becoming close to Beth, Noah joins Rick’s group and becomes a crucial supply runner whenThe Walking Dead’s main cast of characterssettle in Alexandria. A key player inThe Walking Deadseason 5, Noah also becomes friends with Cohan’s Maggie before meeting a tragic demise. In a twist of fate, Noah sacrifices himself to bloodthirsty Walkers to save Maggie’s husband, Glenn, when they get trapped in a revolving door.
…Whiskey Cavalieraffords a delightful stealth reunion for fans of both series to enjoy.
Although Williams' Noah appears in flashbacks and archival footage in later seasons ofThe Walking Dead, his real on-screen reunion with Cohan happened in 2019 thanks to thefun and clever spy seriesWhiskey Cavalier. Together, Cohan’s CIA agent Frankie and Scott Foley’s FBI agent Will Chase lead an inter-agency team of spies, andTyler James Williams' Edgar Standish, an NSA analyst, is a core part ofWhiskey Cavalier’s group. While Williams' time onThe Walking Deadwas short-lived in comparison to Cohan’s,Whiskey Cavalieraffords a delightful stealth reunion for fans of both series to enjoy.
Why Lauren Cohan’s Whiskey Cavalier Was Canceled After Just One Season
Despite Solid Reviews, Whiskey Cavalier Was Canceled For Declining Ratings
DespiteWhiskey Cavalier’s cliffhanger ending, the show was canceled by ABC after just one season. In total, the series ran for just 13 episodes, which aired between February and May 2019. While those stats make it seem likeWhiskey Cavalierwasn’t well-received, it actually received high praise from critics and audiences alike. OnRotten Tomatoes, the one-season action-comedy series boasts a solid 78% from critics and 79% from viewers. Against all odds,Whiskey Cavalierrose above its formulaic premise, thanks in large part to its cast’s chemistryand charisma. Unfortunately, those elements weren’t enough to save it.
When ABC canceledWhiskey Cavalierafter its inaugural season,the network cited declining ratings as the main factor in the disappointing decision. Whiskey Cavalier’s executive producer, Bill Lawrence, penned a passionate letter that asked the network to reconsider its cancelation (viaTVLine). Reportedly, ABC went back to Warner Bros. to try and work things out. Ultimately, it was difficult for ABC to justify a renewal based not just onWhiskey Cavalier’s uneven ratings, but because of the production’s high costs. Of course, the silver lining to the show’s cancelation was that Cohan was able to return toThe Walking Dead.
It’s Time For Dead City Season 2 To Tell The Walking Dead’s Forgotten Maggie Story
The Walking Dead: Dead City season 2 is the perfect time to tell a Maggie story that the original show ignored, despite its importance to the comic books.
Lauren Cohan Eventually Returned To TWD (& Now Leads Her Own Spinoff)
After playing a crucial role inThe Walking Deadseason 11, Cohan reprised her fan-favorite role in the franchise’s fifth series,The Walking Dead: Dead City. The first sequel to the parent TV series,Dead Citycenters on Maggie and Negan (Jeffrey Dean Morgan) — a brutalWalking Deadvillain who, despite horrifically murdering Glenn, reformed his ways and gained the survivors' trust.Maggie remains rightfully skeptical of Negan’s apparent change of heart, but she needs his helpto rescue her son, Hershel, from post-apocalyptic Manhattan, which is lorded over by a sadist called The Croat (Željko Ivanek).
By centering on two of the franchise’s best characters,Dead Citymanages to be a compelling watch.Even after nearly 15 years of playing Maggie, Cohan is as compelling as ever, making the wait forThe Walking Dead: Dead Cityseason 2feel truly grueling. While the odds of a post-Whiskey CavalierTyler James Williams and Lauren Cohan reunion are slim, there’s no denying that the canceled spy showhelpedpave the way for Cohan’s triumphant return to the franchise that made her a household name.
Whiskey Cavalier
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Whiskey Cavalier is a comedic action television series that aired in 2019. Created by Dave Hemingson, it follows FBI agent Will Chase, played by Scott Foley, who is codenamed Whiskey Cavalier. Partnering with CIA operative Frankie Trowbridge, portrayed by Lauren Cohan, the duo leads an inter-agency team of spies on various missions around the globe, blending high-stakes action with humor and interpersonal dynamics.
