Lawmen: Bass Reeveshas dropped its first two episodes recently,garnering much critical acclaim and fanfare. The series based on true events starsDavid Oyelowoas the storied gunslinger who arrested some3,000 men including his son, and never suffered a single wound. Now CBS is bringing the show’s first two episodes for their audience,TV Linehas reported.
Per the report the two-episode premier will have an encore airing on the network this Sunday, following the Yellowstone airing, which has gathered good viewership for the platform already. Given the recent industry shake-up and everchanging consumer preference, many shows are working unexpectedly with a variety if audiences likeSuitson Netflix. Other studios like Disney recently putMs Marvelon ABCand plan to simultaneously releaseEchoon Hulu and Diseny+, so puttingBass Reeveson CBS seems like another example of the growing trend.
‘Lawmen: Bass Reeves’ Boasts Spectacular Talents
The series has an excellent cast led by Oyelowo who previously shared that he wants people to take away the message of empowerment from the series. His work as the titular lawman is being praised by fans and critics alike. In a recent interview with Collider directorDamian Marcano, said of his collaboration with the actor, “It doesn’t take very long for you as a talented director and as a talented actor to realize you are in the presence of each other, and at that point, it’s just like high five, “Let’s go win this game.” Adding, “But he would always remind me, you know, I’m from Trinidad, he’s a Nigerian guy from London, and here we are in America getting to tell a story, and I think we owe it to our audience to really truly give them our lens.
Along with Oyelowo in the titular role, the series also castDemi SingletonandLauren E Banks, as Reeves’ wife and daughter, respectively, along withDennis Quaidas Deputy U.S. Marshal Sherrill Lynn,Forrest Goodluckas Billy Crow,Barry Pepperas leader of the 1st Cherokee Mounted Rifles Esau Pierce, andGrantham Colemanas Edwin Jones. Further rounding off the cast areGarrett Hedlund,Donald Sutherland,Dale Dickey,Joaquina Kalukango,Lonnie Chavis,Rob Morgan,Ryan O’Nan,Justin Hurtt-Dunkley, andShea Whigham.
Lawmen: Bass Reevespremiers on CBS on Sunday at 9/8c and will continue to drop weekly new episodes on Paramount+. You can learn more about the serieshere.
Lawmen: Bass Reeves
About the legendary lawman Bass Reeves, one of the greatest frontier heroes and one of the first Black deputy U.S. marshals west of the Mississippi River in American history.
