TV series
Lawmen: Bass Reeves
Overview
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.
Details
- First air date
- 2023-11-05
- Status
- Ended
- Seasons
- 1 season
- Episodes
- 8 episodes
- Genres
- Drama
- Network
- Paramount+
- Production
- Yoruba Saxon, Bosque Ranch Productions, MTV Entertainment Studios, 101 Studios, Catch Fire Films
- Country
- US
- Original language
- EN
Cast
- David Oyelowo as Bass Reeves
- Lauren E. Banks as Jennie Reeves
- Demi Singleton as Sally Reeves
- Forrest Goodluck as Billy Crow
- Barry Pepper as Esau Pierce
- Dennis Quaid as Marshal Sherrill Lynn
- Grantham Coleman as Edwin Jones
- Donald Sutherland as Judge Isaac Parker
- Sekou Goodson as Newland Reeves
- Saveah Goodson as Alice Reeves
- Sanaya Goodson as Harriet Reeves
- Joaquina Kalukango as Esme
Creators and crew
- Chad Feehan - Creator
- Christina Alexandra Voros - Executive Producer
- Chad Feehan - Executive Producer
- Bob Yari - Executive Producer
- David C. Glasser - Executive Producer
- Jessica Oyelowo - Executive Producer
Episodes
Episode 1: PART I
Bass rides into hell. Esau makes a violent impression on Bass. Bass escapes his chains, but has to make a hard sacrifice.
Episode 2: PART II
Bass and his family endure tough times on their farm. Bass gets a visit from the law and is faced with an interesting proposition.
Episode 3: PART III
Bass is sworn in and embarks on his first mission as a U.S. Deputy Marshal. The Underwood gang strikes after Bass is let in on a secret.
Episode 4: PART IV
Bass and his new posse man have a fateful encounter at the Women's Boarding House. Jennie reunites with someone from her past.
Episode 5: PART V
After pandemonium erupts at Bywater's store, Bass is forced to choose between his oath and family. Sally runs into trouble at the carnival, while Bass confronts an old nemesis.
Episode 6: PART VI
Chaos ensues as a firefight breaks out in Checotah. Bass and Jennie have a painful reunion. Bass has an unsettling realization as the myth of Mister Sundown lives on.
Episode 7: PART VII
Bass struggles with the weight of the badge like never before. After a deadly mission goes awry, the U.S. Deputy Marshal's fate is left in the hands of someone else.
Episode 8: PART VIII
After a waltz with the devil, Bass, Billy Crow, and Sherrill have a dangerous reckoning with Mister Sundown. Meanwhile, trouble ensues for Jennie, Sally, and Esme back at the Reeves' farm.
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