1x01_texas_rising May 2026

Figures like Santa Anna and Houston are dramatized to fit "hero vs. villain" archetypes more common in Western films than academic history. Production Context

A Texas Ranger with a background as a Comanche captive. 1x01_Texas_Rising

Some events and characters are condensed or moved to heighten the drama following the fall of the Alamo. Figures like Santa Anna and Houston are dramatized

Roland Joffé (known for The Mission and The Killing Fields ). Some events and characters are condensed or moved

Despite the Texas setting, much of the series was filmed in Durango, Mexico , due to the availability of rugged landscapes and tax incentives.

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

A survivor of the Alamo massacre who becomes a vengeful, lone-wolf killer of Mexican soldiers. Historical Accuracy vs. Drama