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Season 1 – Lawmen: Bass Reeves

Play trailer 1:42 Poster for Season 1 – Lawmen: Bass Reeves Nov 2023 Drama Western Play Trailer Watchlist
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From executive producers Taylor Sheridan and David Oyelowo, the untold story of the first Black U.S. Marshal, Bass Reeves.
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Lawmen: Bass Reeves — Season 1

Lawmen: Bass Reeves — Season 1

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Critics Consensus

With David Oyelowo capably stepping into the stirrups of Bass Reeves, this gritty procedural is slow to the draw but hits its mark nonetheless.

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Mike Hale New York Times 12/18/2023
As it went along, it became less of a treat to watch and more of a chore. Go to Full Review
Noel Murray The Daily Beast 11/08/2023
This Bass Reeves tries his best to take care of his family by serving the cause of justice, even if it means working alongside ethically challenged racists and against the kind of poor and marginalized people he’d prefer to be helping. Go to Full Review
Alison Herman Variety 11/06/2023
Recognizably of a piece with Sheridan’s filmography, while striking a tone and moving at a pace of its own. It’s a more sustainable execution of the power producer’s distinct vision -- and, more importantly, a better one than some recent attempts. Go to Full Review
Susan Granger SSG Syndicate 06/24/2024
8/10
This action-packed anthology series exposes and debunks many cliches of the classic, over-sentimentalized Western genre, although folklore still credits Bass Reeves and his Native pal Billy Crow for inspiring the legend of the Lone Ranger and Tonto. Go to Full Review
Sarah Marrs Lainey Gossip 05/29/2024
Bass Reeves was overdue for his leading man moment, I just wish Lawmen: Bass Reeves was a little more focused and a more tightly told story. Go to Full Review
Allison Rose FlickDirect 01/26/2024
4/5
Lawmen: Bass Reeves is a Western, drama in every way so if you love the genre this show is right up your alley. Go to Full Review
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Craig W. @CJWolfe27 Sep 8 I hope the keep making this show, first season is great See more Hal G 01/22/2025 I'm a huge fan of westerns and I thought this was great and I'd love to see more "Lawmen" seasons and I wish this had more episodes in the season, there's definitely more Bass Reeves stories to tell. The directing was great, the acting was top notch, and the cinematography was perfect. There was one scene that really stuck with me, where Bass Reeves was suffering the weight of a really hard day on the road and comes into his home to find another man sitting at the head of the table. This man tries to 'enlighten' Bass on the things he's seen while recruiting Bass to his cause and you could see the blood slowly boiling over inside of Bass while actor David Oyelowo also conveyed a look of incredulity, but also tiredness, emotional exhaustion. Great actor, I really enjoyed how he evolved the character from a respectful slave soldier to a strong upstanding man of the law. Give us more Bass Reeves! Or More Lawmen! Or both!! See more Paul J 09/27/2024 I had high hopes for a historical drama that turned into a painful drag along social injustice. I wanted a suspense laden western crime drama and got immense boredom. See more Tom F 03/07/2024 Nothing here but squandered potential. See more Larry F 02/20/2024 Everything unfolds slowly and it's kind of a chore to watch. See more Joseph L @Joseph504 01/19/2024 I really enjoyed this series. If you are looking for a gritty western where for the most part the writing is strong, this is one for you. The series does stray at times in focus and loses its momentum but outside of that, a very entertaining show. See more Read all reviews
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Episode 1 Aired Nov 5, 2023 Part I Bass rides into hell; Esau makes a violent impression on Bass; Bass escapes his chains, but has to make a hard sacrifice. Details Episode 2 Aired Nov 5, 2023 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. Details Episode 3 Aired Nov 12, 2023 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. Details Episode 4 Aired Nov 19, 2023 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. Details Episode 5 Aired Nov 26, 2023 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. Details Episode 6 Aired Dec 3, 2023 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. Details Episode 7 Aired Dec 10, 2023 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. Details Episode 8 Aired Dec 17, 2023 Part VIII After a waltz with the devil, Bass, Billy Crow, and Sherrill have a dangerous reckoning with Mister Sundown. Meanwhile, trouble ensues back at the Reeves’ farm. Details
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Season Info

Director
Christina Alexandra Voros
Creator
Chad Feehan
Executive Producer
Chad Feehan, Taylor Sheridan, David Oyelowo, David Glasser, Jessica Oyelowo, David Permut, Christina Alexandra Voros, Ron Burkle, Bob Yari, David Hutkin
Screenwriter
Jewel McPherson, Chad Feehan
Network
Paramount+
Rating
TV-MA (V)
Genre
Drama, Western
Original Language
English
Release Date
Nov 5, 2023