Lawmen: Bass Reeves (2023)

Biography · Drama · Western

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.

IMDb rating: 7.3 (16,606 votes)
Episode average: 7.5 ↑ +0.2 vs IMDb
Seasons: 1
Streaming (US): Netflix · Paramount+
Language: EN
Type: Mini-series

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Ratings refreshed Oct 3, 2026 · 1 season indexed

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Seasons

Season 1 (2023)

7.53 avg 8 episodes 7.8 → 7.7 45 min avg

Season 1 episodes - IMDb ratings
#	Title	Rating	Votes
1	Part 1	7.8	1,209
2	Part II	7.7	982
3	Part III	7.6	882
4	Part IV	7.3	788
5	Part V	7.5	724
6	Part VI	7.5	694
7	Part VII	7.1	662
8	Part VIII	7.7	673