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Lawmen: Bass Reeves

2023Show1 season8 episodesTV-MA

Drama
71
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.3Metacritic664.6Rotten Tomatoes79%93%

A tense, violent drama series about history and a real life story, with standout performances and cinematography.

Good for date night · friends night · teens

Skip it if graphic violence bothers you

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Not for warmth, laughs or comfort.

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Episodes

1 season · 8 episodes · best: S1E1 "Part 1" 7.8

Episodes

7.6

Story

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.

Feels like

  • Historical Western Biopic
  • Visually Stunning Frontier
  • Complex Character Study
  • Brutal & Realistic Violence
  • Prestige Drama
  • Law Enforcement History
  • Atmospheric Tension
  • Critically Acclaimed Acting
  • American Mythmaking
  • Gritty Period Piece

Cast

24 of 61 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Christina Alexandra Voros, Damian Marcano
Written by
Terence Anthony, Chad Feehan, K.C. Scott
Produced by
Amanda Kay Price
Music by
Chanda Dancy

Everyone

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Facts

November 5, 2023 · December 17, 2023 · Ended

First aired
November 5, 2023
Last aired
December 17, 2023
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 8 episodes
Age rating
TV-MA
Content
Violence, Strong Language, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
118 countries

Tropes

Asshole Victim, Due to the Dead, Rejected Marriage Proposal +9

  • Asshole Victim
  • Due to the Dead
  • Rejected Marriage Proposal
  • Stab the Scorpion
  • Slave Liberation
  • Driven to Suicide
  • Gun Porn
  • Quick Draw
  • The Magic Poker Equation
  • Mercy Kill
  • Religious Bruiser
  • It's Personal

12 of 40 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

3 questions, like "Where can I stream Lawmen: Bass Reeves?"

Questions about Lawmen: Bass Reeves

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Lawmen: Bass Reeves?

NetflixParamount+

In the United States, Lawmen: Bass Reeves streams on Netflix and Paramount+. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 113 other countries.

Is Lawmen: Bass Reeves worth watching?

71
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 71 (IMDb 7.3, Rotten Tomatoes 79%, and Metacritic 66).

What tropes does Lawmen: Bass Reeves use?

Asshole VictimDue to the DeadRejected Marriage ProposalStab the ScorpionSlave LiberationDriven to SuicideGun PornQuick DrawThe Magic Poker EquationMercy KillReligious BruiserIt's Personaland 28 more

TV Tropes lists 40 tropes for it, including Asshole Victim, Due to the Dead, and Rejected Marriage Proposal.