Lawmen: Bass Reeves 2023

Name: Lawmen: Bass Reeves
Genre: Drama
Cast: David Oyelowo, Lauren E. Banks, Demi Singleton, Forrest Goodluck, Barry Pepper

“Some legends are true.”

Status: Ended
First Aired: November 5, 2023
Last Aired: December 17, 2023
Format: 1 season · 8 eps
Highest Rated Episode: S1E1 "PART I" (★ 5.2/10)
Created By: Chad Feehan
Network: Paramount+
Where to Stream: Netflix, Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Essential

★ TMDB users: 6.9/10 from 176 votes TV-MA Drama 1 seasons · 8 eps Ended

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Created by Chad Feehan

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What is Lawmen: Bass Reeves?

Lawmen: Bass Reeves is a television series first released in 2023. Catalogued under Drama.

Type: TV series
Year: 2023
Status: Ended
Episodes: 8
First aired: Nov 5, 2023
Last aired: Dec 17, 2023
Original language: EN
Origin: US
Networks: Paramount+
Genres: Drama
Updated: Oct 19, 2026

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Rating: ★ TMDB users: 6.9/10 from 176 votes
Format: 1 season · 8 episodes
Status: Ended
Network: Paramount+
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Lawmen: Bass Reeves is a television series first released in 2023. Catalogued under Drama. Produced and broadcast by Paramount+. Current status: Ended. Spans 1 seasons and 8 tracked episodes.

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“Discover the true story of the legendary wild West lawman Bass Reeves.”

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explores the post-reconstruction era
brings a legendary historical figure to life

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rated tv-ma for mature audiences

Watch it if you are interested in stories about historical lawmen of the wild West.

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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

Sekou Goodson Newland Reeves

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Saveah Goodson Alice Reeves

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Sanaya Goodson Harriet Reeves

Joaquina Kalukango Esme

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Season 1 · 8 episodes

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E1 PART I Mytharc Nov 5, 2023
E2 PART II Core Nov 5, 2023
E3 PART III Core Nov 12, 2023
E4 PART IV Mytharc Nov 19, 2023
E5 PART V Mytharc Nov 26, 2023
E6 PART VI Core Dec 3, 2023
E7 PART VII Mytharc Dec 10, 2023
E8 PART VIII Mytharc Dec 17, 2023

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When was Lawmen: Bass Reeves released?

Lawmen: Bass Reeves was released in 2023.

Who is the main subject of the series?

The series tells the story of Bass Reeves, a legendary lawman of the wild West.

Where did Bass Reeves work?

Reeves worked as a federal peace officer in the Indian Territory.

What era is depicted in the series?

The series is set in the post-Reconstruction era.

What is notable about Bass Reeves' career?

He captured over 3,000 dangerous criminals without ever being wounded and is believed to be the inspiration for The Lone Ranger.

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