Lawmen: Bass Reeves (2023)

11/05/2023 (US)

Drama

Some legends are true.

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.

Top Billed Cast

David Oyelowo

Bass Reeves

8 Episodes

Lauren E. Banks

Jennie Reeves

8 Episodes

Demi Singleton

Sally Reeves

8 Episodes

Forrest Goodluck

Billy Crow

8 Episodes

Barry Pepper

Esau Pierce

8 Episodes

Dennis Quaid

Marshal Sherrill Lynn

8 Episodes

Grantham Coleman

Edwin Jones

8 Episodes

Donald Sutherland

Judge Isaac Parker

8 Episodes


Last Season

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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Status

Ended

Network

network

Type

Miniseries

Original Language

English

Keywords

miniseries

u.s. marshal

wild west

freed slave

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