“Some legends are true.”
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.
1 season · 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,
S1 E1PART I
Nov 5, 20235.258 min
Bass rides into hell. Esau makes a violent impression on Bass. Bass escapes his chains, but has to make a hard sacrifice.
S1 E2PART II
Nov 5, 20234.543 min
Bass and his family endure tough times on their farm. Bass gets a visit from the law and is faced with an interesting proposition.
S1 E3PART III
Nov 12, 20234.741 min
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.
S1 E4PART IV
Nov 19, 20234.442 min
Bass and his new posse man have a fateful encounter at the Women's Boarding House. Jennie reunites with someone from her past.
S1 E5PART V
Nov 26, 20234.445 min
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.
S1 E6PART VI
Dec 3, 20234.547 min
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.
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
Sekou Goodson
Newland Reeves
Saveah Goodson
Alice Reeves
Sanaya Goodson
Harriet Reeves
Joaquina Kalukango
Esme
