Lawmen: Bass Reeves
"Some legends are true."
Plot Summary
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.
Cast & Characters
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Seasons (1)
Miniseries
8 episodes
Aired: 2023
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.
Production
Yoruba Saxon
Bosque Ranch Productions
MTV Entertainment Studios
101 Studios
Catch Fire Films