Lawmen: Bass Reeves (2023)
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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.
Chad Feehan
Creator
Series 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
Last Season
Season 1
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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Facts
StatusEnded
Networks
TypeMiniseries
Original LanguageEnglish
Keywords
- miniseries
- u.s. marshal
- wild west
- freed slave