Cheyenne Phillips, portrayed by Kathryn Burrhus, was the daughter of Reno Raines’ girlfriend, Valerie Prentiss. She appeared in the pilot episode of “Renegade.” After the pilot, the character was written out of the show and did not appear in subsequent episodes.
In the context of the show, “Renegade” follows the story of Reno Raines, a former police officer who becomes a fugitive after being framed for murder. The pilot episode sets up the premise of the series, with Reno being betrayed by his corrupt partner, Dutch Dixon, and falsely accused of killing a police officer. During this episode, Cheyenne’s mother, Valerie, is killed by Dixon’s henchmen, which deeply affects both Cheyenne and Reno.
After the pilot, the show focuses on Reno’s life on the run as he tries to clear his name, with the help of his friend Bobby Sixkiller and Bobby’s sister, Cheyenne Sixkiller, who is a different character from Cheyenne Phillips. The show does not provide a detailed explanation for the absence of Cheyenne Phillips, leaving her fate somewhat unresolved. It is implied that she moved on with her life after the traumatic events of the pilot episode. The series then continues with Reno’s adventures and his quest for justice, with the character of Cheyenne Phillips no longer part of the storyline.
