Gunslingers (2014)

Documentary · Drama · Western

American Heroes Channel's new series Gunslingers reveals the infamous tales of survival and courage from the Wild West. Exposing little-known facts about America’s first villains and heroes, the six-part series features the stories of Wyatt Earp, Billy the Kid, Jesse James, Wild Bill Hickok, John Wesley Hardin and Tom Horn. Juxtaposed with vivid reenactments, expert commentary is layered throughout each episode to ensure the authenticity and historical accuracy of each story. Contributors include: David Milch, the creator of Deadwood; Bob Boze Bell, the executive editor of True West Magazine; and actor Kurt Russell (Tombstone).

IMDb rating: 7.5 (277 votes)
Episode average: 7.9 +0.4 vs IMDb
Seasons: 2
Language: EN
Type: TV series

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Ratings refreshed Oct 3, 2026 · 2 seasons indexed

Seasons

Season 1 (2014)

7.67 avg 6 episodes 8.0 → 7.5 45 min avg

Season 1 episodes - IMDb ratings
#	Title	Rating	Votes
1	The Tombstone Vendetta	8.0	43
2	The Phantom of Lincoln County	7.3	37
3	The South's Last Rebel	7.1	38
4	Marksman... Marked Man	8.2	33
5	The Dark Heart of Texas	7.9	33
6	The Old West's Angel of Death	7.5	27

Season 2 (2015)

8.07 avg 6 episodes 8.2 → 7.9 45 min avg

Season 2 episodes - IMDb ratings
#	Title	Rating	Votes
1	Butch Cassidy	8.2	31
2	Seth Bullock: Sheriff of Deadwood	7.8	33
3	Bat Masterson: Defender of Dodge	8.4	32
4	Bass Reeves - The Real Lone Ranger	8.5	38
5	Bill Doolin & the Oklahombres	7.6	23
6	Deacon Jim Miller	7.9	24

Gunslingers (2014)

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