Coyote (TV series) explained

Genre:	Crime drama
Starring:	Michael Chiklis
Composer:	H. Scott Salinas
Country:	United States
Language:	English
Num Seasons:	1
Num Episodes:	6
Producer:	Jose Ludlow
Network:	CBS All Access

Coyote is an American crime drama television series created by David Graziano, Michael Carnes and Josh Gilbert.^{[1] [2]} The series stars Michael Chiklis and premiered on CBS All Access on January 7, 2021.^{[3] [4] [5]}

The series was originally ordered as ten episodes, targeted for sibling Paramount Network, but eventually was passed off to CBS All Access as a six-episode season.^[6] In January 2023, the series was removed from Paramount+.^[7]

Premise

After 32 years of working as a Border Patrol agent, Ben Clemens is forced to work for the people he spent his career trying to keep out of the United States.

Cast

• Michael Chiklis as Ben Clemens,^[8] a recently retired U.S. Border Patrol agent
• Juan Pablo Raba as Juan Diego "El Catrin" Zamora, the head of a small family cartel
• Adriana Paz^[2] as Silvia Peña, manager of a local restaurant
• Kristyan Ferrer^[3] as Dante, a member of the cartel
• Octavio Pisano^[3] as Sultan, a member of the cartel
• Cynthia McWilliams^[3] as Holly Vincent, federal agent for Homeland Security Investigations
• Julio Cesar Cedillo^[3] as Neto Mendez, an officer in the Guardia Nacional de México
• Emy Mena as María Elena Flores, who is carrying Dante's child
• Kelli Williams as Jill Kerr

Production

Development

Development of the series was first announced on May 1, 2019.^[9] On June 26, 2019, it was reported that Paramount Network had given a 10-episode straight-to-series order to Coyote.^{[10] [11] [12]} On November 19, 2020, it was announced that the series will debut on CBS All Access rather than Paramount Network.^{[13] [14]}

Filming

Filming occurred in Baja California in January 2020.^{[15] [16]}

Critical response

Review aggregator Metacritic gave the series a score of 65 out of 100, indicating "generally favorable reviews", based on 8 professional critics.^[17]

Notes and References

1. Web site: Baxter. Joseph. Michael Chiklis to Star on Paramount Network Series Coyote. 1 May 2019. Den of Geek. 11 December 2020. 29 October 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20201029113330/https://www.denofgeek.com/tv/coyote-michael-chiklis-paramount-network/. dead.
2. Web site: Goldberg. Lesley. Michael Chiklis Drama 'Coyote' Moves to CBS All Access From Paramount Network. 19 November 2020. The Hollywood Reporter. 11 December 2020.
3. Web site: Butler. Karen. Michael Chiklis' 'Coyote' to debut on Jan. 7. 21 November 2020. United Press International. 11 December 2020.
4. Web site: Flook. Ray. Coyote: CBS All Access Sets Michael Chiklis Border Drama for January. 19 November 2020. Bleeding Cool. 11 December 2020.
5. Web site: Colburn. Randall. Rejoice, for Michael Chiklis is back to bust some heads. 30 November 2020. The A.V. Club. 11 December 2020.
6. Web site: Breaking News - Drama Series "Coyote" to Debut Exclusively on CBS All Access on Jan. 7 | TheFutonCritic.com. www.thefutoncritic.com.
7. Web site: Longeretta . Emily . 2023-02-01 . Paramount+ Removes Jordan Peele's 'Twilight Zone,' 'Real World: Homecoming' and More Titles . 2023-02-01 . Variety.
8. Web site: Andreeva . Nellie . 'Coyote' U.S-Mexico Border Drama Starring Michael Chiklis Gets Series Order at Paramount Network . 16 June 2019 . . 11 December 2020.
9. Web site: Otterson. Joe. Michael Chiklis to Star in Drama Series 'Coyote' in Development at Paramount Network. 1 May 2019. Variety. 11 December 2020.
10. Web site: Yeoman. Kevin. Coyote: Paramount Network Orders Border Drama Starring Michael Chiklis. 26 June 2019. Screen Rant. 11 December 2020.
11. Web site: Woo. Kelly. Paramount Network Orders Michael Chiklis Drama 'Coyote'. 26 June 2019. Moviefone. 11 December 2020.
12. Web site: TV News Desk. Paramount Network Greenlights COYOTE Starring Michael Chiklis. 26 June 2019. BroadwayWorld. 11 December 2020.
13. Web site: Thorne. Will. Michael Chiklis Drama 'Coyote' Moves From Paramount Network to CBS All Access. 19 November 2020. Variety. 11 December 2020.
14. Web site: Maas. Jennifer. Michael Chiklis Drama 'Coyote' Moves From Paramount Network to CBS All Access. 19 November 2020. TheWrap. 11 December 2020.
15. Web site: D'Alessandro. Anthony. Michael Chiklis On Playing A Hardened Border Patrol Agent Who Goes Soft In Paramount Network's 'Coyote'; Watch The First Teaser – TCA. 14 January 2020. Deadline Hollywood. 11 December 2020.
16. Web site: Rice. Lynette. Get a first look at Michael Chiklis' new Paramount Network drama Coyote. 14 January 2020. Entertainment Weekly. 11 December 2020.
17. Web site: Coyote - TV Show Reviews . Metacritic . February 27, 2021.