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Lawmen: Bass Reeves
Some legends are true.
Who's in it
Cast
The principal ensemble across the run of the series.
David Oyelowo
Bass Reeves
8 eps
Lauren E. Banks
Jennie Reeves
8 eps
Demi Singleton
Sally Reeves
8 eps
Forrest Goodluck
Billy Crow
8 eps
Barry Pepper
Esau Pierce
8 eps
Dennis Quaid
Marshal Sherrill Lynn
8 eps
Grantham Coleman
Edwin Jones
8 eps
Donald Sutherland
Judge Isaac Parker
8 eps
Joaquina Kalukango
Esme
6 eps
Shea Whigham
George Reeves
2 eps
Jessica Oyelowo
Rachel Reeves
2 eps
David Lee Smith
General Van Dorn
1 eps
Margot Bingham
Sara Jumper
2 eps
Riley Looc
Curtis Jumper
4 eps
Bill Dawes
Joshua
4 eps
Emery Jean-Luc Barrera
John
1 eps
Craig Nigh
Brigadier General Jacobs
1 eps
Stacey A. Sheffield
Earl
2 eps
Todd Jenkins
Colonel Hebert
1 eps
Chris Ullsmith
Scalped Soldier
2 eps
Barry Hanley
Fur Trapper
1 eps
Lonnie Chavis
Arthur Mayberry
5 eps
Crystle Lightning
Nita
1 eps
Sekou Goodson
Newland Reeves
7 eps
Saveah Goodson
Alice Reeves
7 eps
Sanaya Goodson
Harriet Reeves
7 eps
Johnny Reno
Preacher
1 eps
Garrett Hedlund
Garrett Montgomery
1 eps
Paula Malcomson
Mabel Underwood
1 eps
Tim Voss
Andreas Wagner
1 eps
Monica Giordano
Marta Wagner
1 eps
Tanner Hagen
Niels Wagner
1 eps
Heather Kafka
Florence Hammersly
4 eps
Jaden Clarke
Myson Davis
1 eps
Tim Walker Anderson
Huff Underwood
1 eps
Elisha Pratt
Yona Highcloud
1 eps
DezBaa'
Euna Highcloud
1 eps
Russell Rakestraw
Big Al
1 eps
Phil Mendoza
Roland
1 eps
Derrick Clinton
Poker Player
1 eps
The Nutevio profile
TV DNA
How Lawmen: Bass Reeves actually feels to watch, measured on the traits our editors track across every series.
Signature profile
Lawmen: Bass Reeves reads strongest on Character Depth, Serialized and Bingeability.
How fully written and psychologically layered the ensemble is.
How much each hour depends on the one before it.
How hard it is to stop after one episode.
How much the series is designed to affect you.
How often an episode ends on a hook you can't ignore.
The sustained pressure the series keeps you under.
Visual ambition — scale, craft and set-piece filmmaking.
The scale, internal logic and texture of the world.
How often the series is genuinely funny, by design.
The story
What it's about
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.
The run
Seasons
1 season · 8 episodes.
Season 1 · Complete
Miniseries
20238 episodes
4.5IMDbFollow 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.
Best episode · S01E01 PART I
Where the series peaks
Best Episodes
The hours that define the show, ranked by audience response and editorial signal.
S01E01
PART I
Bass rides into hell. Esau makes a violent impression on Bass. Bass escapes his chains, but has to make a hard sacrifice.
- Directed by Christina Alexandra Voros
S01E03
PART III
Bass is sworn in and embarks on his first mission as a U.S. Deputy Marshal. The Underwood gang strikes after Bass is let in on a secret.
- Directed by Christina Alexandra Voros
- Written by Ning Zhou, Jacob Forman
S01E06
PART VI
Chaos ensues as a firefight breaks out in Checotah. Bass and Jennie have a painful reunion. Bass has an unsettling realization as the myth of Mister Sundown lives on.
- Directed by Damian Marcano
- Written by Jacob Forman
S01E08
PART VIII
After a waltz with the devil, Bass, Billy Crow, and Sherrill have a dangerous reckoning with Mister Sundown. Meanwhile, trouble ensues for Jennie, Sally, and Esme back at the Reeves' farm.
- Directed by Christina Alexandra Voros
- Written by Chad Feehan
S01E02
PART II
Bass and his family endure tough times on their farm. Bass gets a visit from the law and is faced with an interesting proposition.
- Directed by Christina Alexandra Voros
- Written by Jewel Coronel
S01E05
PART V
After pandemonium erupts at Bywater's store, Bass is forced to choose between his oath and family. Sally runs into trouble at the carnival, while Bass confronts an old nemesis.
- Directed by Damian Marcano
- Written by Terence Anthony
Recently aired
Latest Episodes
S01E08
PART VIII
- Directed by Christina Alexandra Voros
- Written by Chad Feehan
S01E07
PART VII
- Directed by Christina Alexandra Voros
- Written by K.C. Scott, Chad Feehan
S01E03
PART III
- Directed by Christina Alexandra Voros
- Written by Ning Zhou, Jacob Forman
Behind the series
Created by
Showrunners, creators, executive producers and the writers who set the voice of the series.
Chad Feehan
Showrunner
Jessica Oyelowo
Executive producer
- Photo unavailable
David Hutkin
Executive producer
David Oyelowo
Executive producer
David C. Glasser
Executive producer
Bob Yari
Executive producer
Taylor Sheridan
Executive producer
Ron Burkle
Executive producer
David Permut
Executive producer
Christina Alexandra Voros
Executive producer
- Photo unavailable
Jewel Coronel
Writer
- Photo unavailable
Ning Zhou
Writer
K.C. Scott
Writer
J. Todd Scott
Writer
- Photo unavailable
Terence Anthony
Writer
Jacob Forman
Writer
The craft
Key Crew
Directing, writing, production, camera, music and editing.
Executive production
- Jessica OyelowoExecutive Producer
- David HutkinExecutive Producer
- David OyelowoExecutive Producer
- David C. GlasserExecutive Producer
- Chad FeehanExecutive Producer
- Amanda Kay PriceProducer
Writing
- Jewel CoronelWriter
- Ning ZhouWriter
- K.C. ScottWriter
- Chad FeehanWriter
- J. Todd ScottWriter
- Terence AnthonyWriter
Direction
- Damian MarcanoDirector
- Christina Alexandra VorosDirector
Cinematography
- Dino ParksDirector of Photography
- Christina Alexandra VorosDirector of Photography
Music
- Chanda DancyOriginal Music Composer
Where to watch
Streaming
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The wider universe
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