1x01_texas_rising 【2026 Update】

Critics pointed out that the Mexican Army uniforms and some Texas Ranger gear were not entirely period-accurate for 1836.

Roland Joffé (known for The Mission and The Killing Fields ). 1x01_Texas_Rising

A veteran scout and leader of the Texas Rangers who suffers from advanced consumption (tuberculosis). Critics pointed out that the Mexican Army uniforms

A Texas Ranger with a background as a Comanche captive. A Texas Ranger with a background as a Comanche captive

Parallel to the military movements, the episode introduces the legendary "spy company" of the Texas Rangers, led by (Jeffrey Dean Morgan), who scout the Mexican Army's movements and engage in skirmishes along the frontier. Key Characters & Cast

In the wake of the devastating defeat at the Alamo, General (played by Bill Paxton) is forced to retreat with his ragtag Texas Army. While Houston faces internal pressure from his own officers to fight, he strategically avoids a direct confrontation with the numerically superior Mexican Army led by General Antonio López de Santa Anna .