Lawmen: Bass Reeves
Some legends are true.
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11/5/2023Runtime
8 eps, 363 minsGenres
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.
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A gripping account of an extraordinary man navigating a violent frontier while wrestling with the burden of his past and the weight of being a Black lawman in a system built against him. The series balances methodical crime-solving with deeper reflection on identity and agency.
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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
Joaquina Kalukango
Esme
Shea Whigham
George Reeves
Jessica Oyelowo
Rachel Reeves
David Lee Smith
General Van Dorn
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