Lawmen: Bass Reeves

Name: Lawmen: Bass Reeves
Genre: Drama
Released: 2023-11-05
Duration: 45 min

2023 · 45m per ep · TV-MA · English · United States of America

The story of Bass Reeves, the legendary lawman of the wild West, is brought to life. Reeves worked in the post-Reconstruction era as a federal peace officer in the Indian Territory, capturing over 3,000 of the most dangerous criminals without ever being wounded—and is believed to be the inspiration for The Lone Ranger.

7.0(150 reviews)

10.0306% popularity

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Details

First air date: Nov 5, 2023
Last air date: Dec 17, 2023
Status: Ended
Seasons: 1
Episodes: 8
Episode runtime: 45m
Original language: English
Country: United States of America
Network / platform: Paramount+
Creator / showrunner: Chad Feehan
Certification: TV-MA
Production companies: Yoruba Saxon, Bosque Ranch Productions, MTV Entertainment Studios, 101 Studios, Catch Fire Films

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Keywords

miniseriesu.s. marshalwild westfreed slave

Seasons & episodes

Miniseries

2023 · 8 episodes

Follow Bass Reeves' journey from enslavement to law enforcement as one of the first Black U.S. Deputy Marshals west of the Mississippi. Despite arresting over 3,000 outlaws during the course of his career, the weight of the badge was heavy, and he wrestled with its moral and spiritual cost to his beloved family.

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Cast

David Oyelowo

Bass Reeves

Lauren E. Banks

Jennie Reeves

Demi Singleton

Sally Reeves

Forrest Goodluck

Billy Crow

Barry Pepper

Esau Pierce

Dennis Quaid

Marshal Sherrill Lynn

Grantham Coleman

Edwin Jones

Donald Sutherland

Judge Isaac Parker

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Reviews & ratings

7.0

150 community reviews

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Alex Rivera6/103/18/2026
Binge-worthy
Every episode leaves you wanting more. The character arcs are exceptional.
52 found helpful
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Jordan Kim7/103/14/2026
Peak television
One of the best shows in its genre — tightly written and beautifully acted.
44 found helpful
SP
Sam Patel8/103/10/2026
Must-watch series
The season finales alone are worth the watch.
36 found helpful
ML
Morgan Lee6/103/6/2026
Brilliant writing
Gripping from the first scene. Already recommending to everyone.
28 found helpful
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Casey Wong7/103/2/2026
Slow burn payoff
Takes a few episodes to hit stride, then it's unstoppable.
20 found helpful