Overview - Lawmen: Bass Reeves

Date of release

Genres

  • Drama

Spoken Languages

  • English

Production companies

  • Name: Yoruba Saxon Productions

    Production country United States of America

  • Name: Bosque Ranch Productions

    Production country United States of America

  • Name: MTV Entertainment Studios

    Production country United States of America

  • Name: 101 Studios

    Production country United States of America

  • Name: Catch Fire Films

    Production country United States of America

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.

Seasons

  • Name: Season 1

    Episode: 8

    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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