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Taylor Sheridan is back at it again with the upcoming series Lawmen: Bass Reeves. Originally titled 1883: The Bass Reeves Story, the series is now an independent storyline from 1883.
Lawmen: Bass Reeves is set to follow the story of real-life legend Bass Reeves. Reeves was the first black U.S. Marshal to serve west of the Mississippi River. During his career, he arrested over 3,000 criminals while never getting injured.
A Western icon, Reeves is believed to have served as inspiration for The Lone Ranger. Not only was Reeves a skilled lawman, but he also escaped slavery and spoke multiple Native American languages.
Where Can You Watch Lawmen: Bass Reeves?
Lawman: Bass Reeves will be able to watch on the streaming service Paramount+. Paramount+ is available in America, Canada, Latin America, the Middle East, Australia, Scandinavia, the United Kingdom, and Ireland.
Paramount+ Essential is available for $5.99 a month or $59.99 annually which includes thousands of episodes of TV shows and movies with limited ads. For $11.99 a month or $119.99 a year, you can get Paramount+ with SHOWTIME which includes access to both streaming services as well as no ads except for live TV and a few shows.
The plan also offers the ability to download your favorite shows to your mobile device.
When Does Lawmen: Bass Reeves Premiere?
Lawman: Bass Reeves premieres on November 5, 2023, exclusively on Paramount+. The first two episodes will be available to watch on November 5, with the remaining six episodes being released on a weekly basis (subject to change).
Lawmen: Bass Reeves Schedule:
| Episode One | November 5, 2023 |
| Episode Two | November 5, 2023 |
| Episode Three | November 12, 2023 |
| Episode Four | November 19, 2023 |
| Episode Five | November 26, 2023 |
| Episode Six | December 3, 2023 |
| Episode Seven | December 10, 2023 |
| Episode Eight | December 17, 2023 |
Will Lawmen: Bass Reeves Be on Paramount Network?
As of now, Lawmen: Bass Reeves will not be able to watch on the Paramount Network. While there is a possibility the series will come to Paramount Network in the future, for now it is only available for streaming.
Can You Watch Lawmen: Bass Reeves on Amazon Prime Video?
Lawmen: Bass Reeves will not be streaming on Amazon Prime Video, as it is a Paramount+ exclusive. While it may be available on Amazon Prime Video in the future, the only place you will be able to watch the series in November is on Paramount+.
What is the Premise of Lawmen: Bass Reeves?
The official synopsis on Paramount+ for Lawmen: Bass Reeves reads:
“From executive producers Taylor Sheridan (1883) and David Oyelowo (Selma) comes the untold story of the most legendary lawman in the Old West: Bass Reeves. LAWMEN: BASS REEVES, follows the journey of Reeves (Oyelowo) and his rise from enslavement to law enforcement as the first Black U.S. Marshal 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.”
In addition to David Oyelowo, Dennis Quaid, Donald Sutherland, Lauren E. Banks, Demi Singleton, Forrest Goodluck, Barry Pepper, Garrett Hedlund, Shea Whigham, Mo Brings Plenty, and Joaquina Kalukango will also be joining the cast.
You can watch a teaser trailer for the highly-anticipated series below: