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You know that feeling when you stumble upon a creator who just gets it? That’s Taylor Sheridan for you. Over the past few years, he’s basically become the king of modern Western television, turning out hit after hit faster than a quickdraw contest. What makes Sheridan’s shows so special isn’t just their gritty authenticity or stunning cinematography – it’s how they manage to capture the essence of America’s evolving identity, from its dusty frontiers to its gleaming skyscrapers.

Taylor Sheridan in a still from Yellowstone (2018) | Credits: Paramount Network, Peacock

And boy, has Sheridan been busy. Since Yellowstone first saddled up in 2018, he’s created a small empire of interconnected shows that explore everything from historical epics to contemporary crime dramas. His universe has grown so vast that it’s getting harder to keep track of all the gems (and occasional rough stones) in his collection.

Writer and director Taylor Sheridan’s empire has expanded ever since his films and then multitude of television shows that began with Yellowstone. The western drama series starring Kevin Costner, Kelly Reilly, Cole Hauser and more debuted in 2018 and has made it to five seasons. Prequel shows have spun off the show as well.

Sheridan has also shaped projects like Tulsa King starring Sylvester Stallone, Special Ops: Lioness starring Zoe Saldaña and Nicole Kidman and Mayor of Kingstown with Jeremy Renner. He has The Madison starring Michelle Pfeiffer, Beau Garrett, Elle Chapman and Patrick J. Adams in the works as well. He executive produced Chad Feehan’s Lawmen: Bass Reeves starring David Oyelowo, Lauren E. banks, Demi Singleton, and he also executive produced Willie Nelson & Family, Finestkind (2023), Pure Grit (2021), Those Who Wish Me Dead (2021) and The Last Cowboy (2019).

As an actor, he appeared in 12 Strong (2018), Sons of Anarchy (2011), Veronic Mars (2005-2007) and more.

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Fight Night: The Million Dollar Heist is a crime drama series created by Shaye Ogbonna. Based on the 2020 podcast of the same name by Jeff Keating and Jim Roberts, the Peacock series is set in the year 1970 and it revolves around Gordon “Chicken Man” Williams as his ambition becomes the reason he is later pursued by some of the ruthless gangsters in the U.S. after their money is stolen on the night of Muhammad Ali’s return to boxing. Fight Night: The Million Dollar Heist stars Kevin Hart, Samuel L. Jackson, Terrence Howard, Dexter Darden, Taraji P. Henson, Don Cheadle, Chloe Bailey, Lori Harvey, and Sinqua Walls. So, if you loved the intense story, compelling characters, and tons of chaos in Fight Night: The Million Dollar Heist here are some similar shows you should check out next.

From family shenanigans to R-rated humor, TV shows set in the 1990s blend nostalgia with cultural relevance for both old and new audiences. City on a Hill authentically showcases Boston's crime scene of the '90s, while Cruel Summer twists '90s nostalgia with modern storytelling. Everything Sucks! delivers a realistic portrayal of '90s high school life, while Clarice dives deep into a '90s crime drama with a female lead.

The sole purpose of rewatching some of the best TV shows of the 1990s is to bring the audience back to the nostalgia of the decade. However, there are some modern series set in the iconic era of grunge fashion, upbeat pop music and changing technology. While these shows are more contemporary, they focus on the social and historical issues that defined the time.

From nostalgic, family-centered shenanigans to R-rated comedies, they offer a combination of humor, drama,...

If you are a fan of modern Western then there is no platform better for you than Paramount+, as the Paramount Global streaming service has one of the most successful Western series franchises of recent times with several spin-offs and a lot more coming soon on the platform. We are talking about Yellowstone, and to be truthful this list is mostly comprised of shows related to the neo-Western series. So, if you love everything from cowboy hats to guns going off in Westerns here are the best Western shows on Paramount+ you should check out right now.

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Lawmen: Bass Reeves is a Western drama miniseries created by Chad Feehan. Based on the life of Bass Reeves, who was the first African American U.S. Marshal in west of the Mississippi River. Lawmen: Bass Reeves stars David Oyelowo in the lead role with Lauren E. Banks,...

Almost a decade after playing Martin Luther King Jr. in “Selma,” David Oyelowo delved further back in time in American history to shine a spotlight on another figure, Bass Reeves. On the Paramount+ series “Lawmen: Bass Reeves,” the acclaimed actor steps into the shoes of this little-known real-life character and portrays him from the days of his enslavement through the late 1870s, when he has established himself as one of the first Black Deputy U.S. Marshals in the nation. It is a performance of such range and emotional nuance that Emmy voters could very well recognize him with his third nomination next month.

It is not a coincidence that Oyelowo decided to inhabit these two important men from different centuries. As Oyelowo recently shared in an interview with Gold Derby, “I really enjoy the challenge of taking someone or something that the audience thinks they know and bringing depth,...

Here’s a look at this week’s biggest premieres, parties and openings in Los Angeles and New York, including events for Inside Out 2, Despicable Me 4, Tribeca and Pride.

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Steve Carell, Kristen Wiig, Will Ferrell, Joey King, Chloe Fineman and Miranda Cosgrove walked the red carpet at the New York premiere of the latest Despicable Me movie on Sunday.

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Stars of the voice cast, including Amy Poehler, Maya Hawke, Ayo Edebiri, Kensington Tallman, Liza Lapira, Tony Hale and Lewis Black, celebrated the Pixar sequel in Los Angeles on Monday.

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Nicole Kidman, Zac Efron and Joey King debuted their new Netflix rom-com in Los Angeles on Thursday,...

The 49th Annual Gracie Awards, hosted by the Alliance for Women in Media Foundation (Awmf) took place Tuesday, May 21 at the Beverly Hills Wilshire Hotel in Beverly Hills. The 2024 awards ceremony, hosted by Tamera Mowry-Housley, celebrated the remarkable achievements of women across countless media platforms. Legendary Carol Burnett was bestowed with the prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award, presented by castmate of “Palm Royale,” Kristen Wiig. Gold Derby’s Latasha Ford and Marcus James Dixon were on the red carpet to interview many of the honorees, presenters, and attendees.

Watch each red carpet interview below:

Lauren E. Banks (“Lawmen: Bass Reeves”)

Garcelle Beauvais (“Black Girl Missing”)

Kim Fields (“The Upshaws”)

Mayan Lopez (“Lopez vs. Lopez”)

Mary McDonnell (“The Fall of the House of Usher”)

Tamera Mowry-Housley (Host)

Danielle Pinnock (“Ghosts”)

Phylicia Rashad (“Diarra from Detroit”)

Amber Chardae Robinson (“Palm Royale”)

This year’s theme was centered on “Feminine Strength, both Large and Small,...

Legendary entertainer Carol Burnett will receive the Lifetime Achievement Award at this year’s 49th annual Gracie Awards. The world-renowned comedian is still going strong at 91 years of age, having just won her seventh career Emmy Award for “Carol Burnett: 90 Years Of Laughter + Love.” The event will take place on Tuesday, May 21 at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel located in Los Angeles, with the 2024 theme centered upon “Feminine Strength.” Tamera Mowry-Housley will host this year’s gala.

“Saturday Night Live” alum Kristen Wiig will present Burnett, her current “Palm Royale” co-star, with the prestigious honor. Additionally, Rachel Platten will perform during the 2024 Gracie Awards and Raegan Revord (“Young Sheldon”) will serve as the Digital Impact Ambassador for The Alliance for Women in Media Foundation (Awmf).

Every year, the Gracie Awards recognize astounding achievements for women in media, entertainment and news across diverse backgrounds and various platforms. The ceremony serves...

“I couldn’t believe that a show or a film… in an expansive, big-scale, John Ford-ian way hadn’t existed,” recalls David Oyelowo when he was approached years ago about a project centering on the real-life frontiersman Bass Reeves, who was one of the first Black Deputy U.S. Marshals following the Civil War. The actor — who executive producers and stars in the title role of the Paramount+ limited series “Lawmen: Bass Reeves” — thought it was a “head scratcher” that nobody had adapted his story to the screen with the character in the leading role. Watch our exclusive video interview above.

This is not the first time Oyelowo has portrayed a historical figure on screen, of course, as he previously starred as Martin Luther King Jr. in Ava DuVernay’s “Selma.” The actor shares that he finds “real joy” in “playing characters that really moved the needle historically, but...

Lawmen wrapped its first season on Paramount+ earlier this month and told the story of the legendary Bass Reeves. The plan is to move on to a new historical lawman for each season of the anthology series, but series creator Chad Feehan hopes to tell more of Reeves' story.

Starring David Oyelowo, Lauren E. Banks, Forrest Goodluck, Barry Pepper, Demi Singleton, Donald Sutherland, Dennis Quaid, Joaquina Kalukango, Lonnie Chavis, Rob Morgan, Ryan O’Nan, Grantham Coleman, and Justin Hurtt-Dunkley, the season follows the origins of Reeves, following his journey from slave to the legendary lawman who inspired the story of the Lone Ranger.

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Warning: Spoilers ahead for Lawmen: Bass Reeves finale.

A deleted KKK confrontation scene in the Lawmen: Bass Reeves finale would have provided closure to Jennie's story arc and tied up loose ends with other characters. The decision to remove the scene was made to create a more "impactful" ending that focused on the parallel experiences of Bass and Jennie revisiting their pasts. Removing the scene raises questions about the connection between the racist girl Clementine, her brother Brent, and Rachel Reeves, as well as what happened to Arthur Mayberry, potentially leaving gaps in the overall series.

One deleted scene left out of the Lawmen: Bass Reeves finale would have completely changed the ending for a crucial character in the series. The eight-part miniseries concluded with Bass Reeves (David Oyelowo) facing off against the recently discovered Mr. Sundown (Barry Pepper) in an intense Old West shootout. While Bass' fictionalized moral and...

Warning: Spoilers ahead for Lawmen: Bass Reeves finale!

Bass Reeves faces off against Esau Pierce in a thrilling finale, where he exposes his true identity as Mr. Sundown and defeats him. The finale showcases the struggles faced by Bass's wife Jennie and her fight against racial intimidation on their family ranch. Bass Reeves's battle with Esau Pierce reflects his internal conflict and reaffirms his commitment to justice and moral goodness.

The series finale of Lawmen: Bass Reeves marks the end of the Paramount+ series with the expected showdown between Bass (David Oyelowo) and Mr. Sundown. Throughout the latter half of the season, the focus of Lawmen: Bass Reeves's narrative drifted to the mythical cannibalistic slave hunter Mr. Sundown, whom Bass had discovered was an old rival, Esau Pierce (Barry Pepper). Having successfully secured an arrest warrant for Pierce, Bass Reeves rides out to his large ranch in Fort Worth, Texas...

Lawmen: Bass Reeves has brought the true story of Bass Reeves’ legendary career as a U.S. Deputy Marshal to life. But at the core of the story has been the love between Bass and his wife, Jennie Reeves. David Oyelowo and City on a Hill alum Lauren E. Banks were tasked with telling this true love story, and Oyelowo (who executive produced the season in addition to starring) tells TV Insider they “searched far and wide” for the perfect actor to play Jennie. They found what they needed in Banks, whose audition Oyelowo says was one of the best he’s ever seen. “I’ve produced a few shows now. I don’t think I’ve ever had an audition tape have quite that effect on the brain trust as hers did,” he tells TV Insider in the video above. “It was just such a no-brainer, and that continued...

Jody Jaress as Mary Parker, Donald Sutherland as Judge Parker, David Oyelowo as Bass Reeves, and Lauren E Banks as Jennie Reeves in ‘Lawmen: Bass Reeves’ episode 7 (Photo Credit: Lauren Smith / Paramount+)

Deputy Marshal Bass Reeves (David Oyelowo) is taken into custody and jailed as Paramount+’s Lawmen: Bass Reeves episode seven, the season’s penultimate episode, opens. He declined to say goodbye to his family before being led away, and now he sits in jail with visions of Ranger Esau Pierce’s (Barry Pepper) despicable actions flowing through his head.

A crowded courtroom listens as Judge Parker (Donald Sutherland) claims Bass’s case is no different from any others. He was tried for murder, and the verdict is…? The opening credits play before Parker reveals the answer.

After the credits, the first scene is a flashback to the events prior to Bass’s incarceration. Judge Parker and his wife...

On Friday, December 1, 2023, Oprah Winfrey hosted a Los Angeles event for the new Paramount+ anthology series “Lawmen: Bass Reeves” at the Sunset Towers in West Hollywood, California. Gold Derby associate editor Latasha Ford was on the red carpet to interview stars David Oyelowo, Lauren E. Banks, Demi Singleton, Tosin Morohunfola, Forrest Goodluck and Justin Hurtt-Dunkley. She also caught up with creator and executive producer Chad Feehan and guest Niecy Nash-Betts. Check out the exclusive red-carpet interviews from the swanky celebratory event above!

“Lawmen: Bass Reeves,” has become this year’s most-watched series on Paramount+. The anthology series turns back the hands of time highlighting the real-life journey of Bass Reeves, an enslaved Black man who became the first-ever Black U.S. Deputy Marshal west of Mississippi. Becoming law enforcement as an enslaved Black man was certainly not the norm, but Reeves overcame the odds. Despite Bass Reeves arresting more than...

On Friday night, Oprah Winfrey hosted a swanky celebration for “Lawmen: Bass Reeves” executive producer and star David Oyelowo at the Sunset Tower Hotel in West Hollywood.

Photographers lined the driveway of the iconic hotel while a who’s who of Hollywood — including Gayle King, Lupita Nyong’o, Niecy Nash-Betts and the cast of the hit Paramount+ series — posed in front of a black and gold backdrop. Inside the luxurious venue, even more stars — like Macro chief Charles D. King, Yvonne Orji, O-t Fagbenle, Anna Diop, Edwina Findley, Mykelti Williamson, Mo McRae, Eugene Ashe, Deon and Roxanne Taylor — mixed and mingled as the party took over the whole of the bar and pool area on a windy, yet starry night in Los Angeles. The affair felt more like a family reunion than an industry function, with Oyelowo joined by his wife (and Yoruba Saxon producing partner) Jessica Oyelowo and their children Asher,...

David Oyelowo as Bass Reeves and Barry Pepper as Esau Pierce in ‘Lawmen: Bass Reeves’ episode 6 (Photo Credit: Lauren Smith / Paramount+)

Paramount+’s Lawmen: Bass Reeves episode six begins with Bass Reeves (David Oyelowo) forced into spending time with Esau Pierce (Barry Pepper), who’s now a Ranger. Esau won’t promise prisoner Jackson Cole will get a fair trial; instead, he insists he’ll get what he deserves.

However, Bass has no choice but to hand over Jackson and allow Esau to take over custody.

Bass and Billy (Forrest Goodluck) make a pitstop at Sara Jumper’s place, but there’s something off. (Bass stayed with Sara when he escaped and was with her son when Esau shot him.) Billy notes that it doesn’t smell right, and after discovering the house is empty, Bass sends Billy off on his own – promising to catch up.

A short while later,...

Lawmen: Bass Reeves sets a streaming record for Paramount+, becoming the most-streamed show this year. The success of Yellowstone has likely contributed to the popularity of Lawmen: Bass Reeves since co-executive producer Taylor Sheridan is involved with both projects. Lawmen: Bass Reeves is an anthology series, with plans to explore the stories of other historical lawmen in future seasons, making the chances for a season 2 highly probable.

Lawmen: Bass Reeves sets a new streaming record for Paramount+. Created by Chad Feehan, the new Western series is about the real-life lawman Bass Reeves, one of the first Black deputy U.S. marshals west of the Mississippi River. The show stars David Oyelowo as the titular lawman, alongside co-stars Dennis Quaid, Lauren E. Banks, Demi Singleton, and Forrest Goodluck.

According to Deadline, Lawmen: Bass Reeves has become the most-streamed show on Paramount+ this year. The show’s first two episodes racked up...

Exclusive: Lawmen: Bass Reeves locked down a new record for Paramount+.

The anthology series — which is produced by Yellowstone creator Taylor Sheridan, MTV Entertainment Studios and 101 Studios — is now the steamer’s most-watched series premiere globally this year.

The first two episodes amassed a collective 7.5M viewers across the world in the first 7 days across Paramount+ and broadcast sampling run on CBS, according to Paramount Global.

That spells more than double the 3.55M viewers that tuned in live + same-day, for the back-to-back broadcast premiere on CBS, Nielsen reported. After debuting on Paramount+ on November 5, the two episodes received a broadcast run on November 12, following an episode of Yellowstone.

Other series that premiered on Paramount+ this year include Taylor Sheridan’s Special Ops: Lioness, which also debuted to an audience record in July.

“Our goal at Yoruba Saxon is simple, to normalize the marginalized for a global audience. The international...

Paramount+ is making it a little cheaper for its subscribers of a certain age to watch its programming.

The streamer on Wednesday announced an “exclusive streaming benefit” for AARP members, offering a 10% discount on the premium streaming service to new and returning subscribers.

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David Oyelowo reveals plans for future seasons of Lawmen: Bass Reeves to focus on other famous lawmen from history. The series is not part of the Yellowstone universe, but takes place in the same time period as 1883. Possible subjects for future seasons include Wyatt Earp and Pat Garrett, among other legendary lawmen from the Old West.

Lawmen: Bass Reeves season 2 receives an update from star and executive producer David Oyelowo, who reveals a compelling way the show can continue. With Yellowstone's Taylor Sheridan also acting as an executive producer, the series follows the life of the legendary lawman who was one of the first African-American Deputy U.S. Marshals west of the Mississippi River. Lawmen: Bass Reeves premiered November 5 on Paramount+ and has eight episodes in its first season, though there has yet to be any official word on a second.

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When Lawmen: Bass Reeves viewers first meet David Oyelowo’s character, creator Taylor Sheridan’s version of legendary Deputy U.S. Marshal Bass Reeves is not the man that many history buffs speak of. He is not the mystical lawman figure who many say influenced the creation of the Lone Ranger character in Hollywood.

This Bass Reeves (portrayed by Oyelowo) is a fearful but devoted enslaved soldier in the Confederate Army during the Civil War. He is forced into service by Arkansas slave plantation owner and Confederate Army Major George Reeves (played by Shea Whigham). White Confederate soldiers and Black slaves forced to participate in the war instantly take notice that Bass is treated differently by Major Reeves: He’s a slave who is allowed to ride on top of a horse next to his owner, as the officer knows Bass has a gift of being an accurate shot with a rifle and gun.

Someone Bass thought he’d never see again pushes his way back into the deputy U.S. marshal’s life at the end of this week’s Lawmen: Bass Reeves. And when Reeves comes face-to-face with a man who killed someone he cared about, is it any wonder that the former slave’s moral certitude seems like it’s about to take a beating?

Read on for the highlights of “Part V.”

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Forrest Goodluck as Billy Crow and David Oyelewo as Bass Reeves in ‘Lawmen: Bass Reeves’ episode 5 (Photo Credit: Lauren Smith/Paramount+)

Paramount+’s Lawmen: Bass Reeves episode five opens with the disturbing sight of a dead man hanging from a tree. Attached to his chest is a note that reads, “Bass Reeves will swing here.”

Bass (David Oyelowo) stakes out an area, sending Billy (Forrest Goodluck) into Bywater’s General Store while watching what goes down from afar. Billy returns to report that five armed men are hanging out inside, including the outlaw, Jim Webb. Bass and Billy move in closer, and Bass immediately comes under fire as he approaches the building.

Bass manages to make it to the building and exchanges Bible passages with Webb and his men. Billy and Bass bust into the store through different doors, and the ensuing shootout results in a few of Webb’s...

Bass Reeves gets a lot of well-deserved fame for being a legendary gunslinger. But his wife, Nellie Jennie Reeves, was a badass in her own right. (Though the church-going Mrs. Reeves likely wouldn’t love us referring to her that way.)

So TVLine jumped at the chance to speak with Lawmen: Bass Reeves‘ Lauren E. Banks, who plays Jennie opposite David Oyelowo’s Bass in the Paramount+ drama. Read on to hear the City on a Hill alum tease what might happen when trouble comes Jennie’s way later this season — and stick around to find out how prep for...

The show may be called Lawmen: Bass Reeves, but Bass's success as a lawman relies on his love of family, including his wife, Jennie.

Lauren E. Banks plays Jennie with so much heart. Through her performance, you feel Bass leaning on her love and strength, secure in the notion that he's leaving those most important to him in very capable hands.

Their faith in each other gives them wings, allowing them to rise above their heartbreaking past as a couple, as parents, and as landowners in the early 20th Century.

We spoke with Banks about the challenges playing Jennie brings to her and why their marriage and family stand out against a crowd of other families on TV.

On Lawmen: Bass Reeves Season 1 Episode 4, the reality of their splintered physical connection hit Bass as he delivered a message from a dying outlaw to his wife. In our review, we discussed...

Lawmen: Bass Reeves is a miniseries about the first black Deputy Marshal, west of the Mississippi, and the fifth episode promises internal conflicts and an old nemesis. The clip from episode 5 features David Oyelowo as Bass Reeves, showcasing key dynamics and an engaging musical moment. The show boasts an impressive cast including Dennis Quaid, Demi Singleton, Lauren E. Banks, and Donald Sutherland, and new episodes are released on Sundays on Paramount+.

Lawmen: Bass Reeves dramatizes the life and times of a real-world figure: the first black Deputy Marshal west of the Mississippi River. Created by Chad Feehan, the series was initially in consideration as a spinoff to Taylor Sheridan’s drama miniseries 1883; though Lawmen: Bass Reeves eventually became its own entity, Sheridan is still an executive producer. The miniseries debuted on November 5th on Paramount+ and will run eight episodes in total.

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Frasier made a fool of himself this week jockeying for a professorship, while David made a fool of himself trying to improve a disappointing grade. Yep, they’re definitely related.

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On Patrol: Live‘s hosting team is getting a bit of a makeover this weekend.

As first reported by our sister pub Deadline, Dan Abrams — who emcees the Reelz reality series alongside Tulsa Police Department Sgt. Sean “Sticks” Larkin and Deputy Sheriff Curtis Wilson — will be absent from the episodes airing Friday, Nov. 24 and Saturday, Nov. 25. He will be temporarily replaced by American Ninja Warrior‘s Matt Iseman.

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Lawmen: Bass Reeves episode 4 sheds light on Edwin Jones, a charismatic visionary who uses persuasive speeches to inspire hope in the black community. Edwin Jones claims to be a businessman from Chicago and promises to help every black community member own their own land, but his plan remains unclear. While Bass Reeves and Edwin Jones share a belief in God, their contrasting expressions of faith and principles could lead to a fascinating interaction if they meet in the series.

Edwin Jones has become a prominent yet still somewhat mysterious supporting character in Lawmen: Bass Reeves. The Paramount+ series has primarily focused on the historical depiction of real-life Old West lawman Bass Reeves (David Oyelowo), who famously became one of the first black Deputy U.S. Marshals in the southern United States. While Bass has certainly had his hands full trying to capture as many known outlaws as possible either dead or alive,...

Much is obvious after Lawmen: Bass Reeves Season 1 Episode 4.

We were right in our assumption that Billy would prefer to follow in Bass's footsteps than carry on with a life of crime, and he's got a lot to learn from his new mentor, especially when it comes to life, death, and justice.

What isn't as obvious until you take a closer look is how much Bass's job will impact his marriage.

In our interview with David Oyelowo, he spoke about the importance of the Reeves family to the telling of this story.

We'll drill a little deeper with an upcoming interview with Lauren E. Banks, who plays Jennie Reeves.

Simply put, without their deep and abiding love and their unwavering support of one another, Bass and Jennie might not survive the new path their lives have taken.

"Part IV" didn't see Bass and Jennie share a single scene. Most of...

This Sunday at 10:30 Pm on Cmtv, history enthusiasts and Western fans can saddle up for the premiere of “Lawmen: Bass Reeves” with Season 1 Episode 1, titled “Part I.” The episode kicks off with a riveting narrative as Bass Reeves, portrayed as a legendary lawman, rides into the heart of turmoil.

As the story unfolds, viewers witness the tumultuous encounter between Bass and Esau, a character who leaves a violent impression on the seasoned lawman. The plot thickens as Bass finds himself chained but determined, navigating a perilous escape that demands a hard sacrifice.

For those intrigued by tales of the Wild West and the untamed frontier, “Lawmen: Bass Reeves” promises a captivating journey into the life and challenges faced by one of the West’s most remarkable lawmen. Tune in at 10:30 Pm for a Cmtv premiere that brings the spirit of the Old West to life in “Part I” of this gripping historical series.

David Oyelowo as Bass Reeves and Mo Brings Plenty as Minco Dodge in ‘Lawmen: Bass Reeves’ episode 4 (Photo Credit: Lauren Smith / Paramount+)

Paramount+’s Lawmen: Bass Reeves episode four kicks off with an unusual scene. Bass (David Oyelowo) sings while shooting a hole through a hat. He’s wearing tattered clothing, and it’s quickly obvious this is part of a carefully planned disguise.

The reason? Reeves needs to appear nonthreatening when he arrives at a woman’s door. Although initially leery of this stranger’s appearance, the woman – Widow Dolliver (Dale Dickey) – lowers her rifle and invites him inside, impressed that he can quote the Bible.

Her adult children, Wiley and Darrell, show up at dinner time and get into a fistfight…not with Bass, but amongst themselves. Widow Dolliver asks Bass’ help in moving them into the bedroom, all the while fretting about the sleepless nights these ne’er-do-wells have cost her.

Bass Reeves became an American legend against all odds. He was born into slavery but escaped during adulthood, successfully avoiding recapture until the Emancipation Proclamation abolished slavery. In the years that followed, he reunited with the love of his life, Jennie Reeves, and they would go on to have 11 children as Bass made a career in law enforcement. Everything about Bass’s life created a sense of justice that’s inalienable from his identity, Lawmen: Bass Reeves star David Oyelowo tells TV Insider. Series creator Chad Feehan previously told us that the Paramount+ series is about the triumph of the human spirit exemplified through Bass (Oyelowo) and Jennie (Lauren E. Banks). Oyelowo calls that a “perfect” description, “because what [Bass] did and went on to do shouldn’t have been possible at that time.” “Three thousand arrests, 32 years in law enforcement, a father to over 10 kids, someone who was enslaved and...

Lawmen: Bass Reeves is a standalone series that is not connected to Yellowstone, despite initial announcements suggesting otherwise. Lawmen: Bass Reeves focuses on the story of one major protagonist, unlike Yellowstone which follows an ensemble cast. Bass Reeves is rooted in historical accuracy, while Yellowstone is purely fictional, allowing for more creative freedom in storytelling.

Lawmen: Bass Reeves is a very different show from Yellowstone despite the two series being originally announced to be under the same narrative universe. Lawmen: Bass Reeves arguably owes itself to the overwhelming success and critical acclaim of Yellowstone, which through five seasons has created an entire Western franchise for Paramount+ and CBS with several spinoffs and prequel series. Despite the ever-changing status of the final six episodes of Yellowstone, lead actor Kevin Costner has officially revealed that he will not be a part of Yellowstone's conclusion even though the series was slated to return...

Lawmen: Bass Reeves maintains historical accuracy in its depiction of the legendary lawman and the infamous Hanging Judge, Judge Isaac Parker. Episode 3 introduces Judge Parker, who is known for his belief in law and order and his reputation for sentencing people to death by hanging. Judge Parker's prisoners were held at the notorious Hell on the Border jail in Fort Smith, Arkansas, which reflected his low regard for their lives.

Lawmen: Bass Reeves features the real-life depictions of the Hell on the Boarder prison and Judge Issac Parker, better known as the "Hanging Judge". Throughout its first three episodes, the new Paramount series has maintained much of the historical accuracy in its portrayal of the legendary Old West lawman Bass Reeves. Reeves, who was born a slave and was forced to fight for the Confederate Army during the Civil War before becoming a free man, was a farmer until 1875 when...

David Oyelowo as Bass Reeves in ‘Lawmen: Bass Reeves’ episode 3 (Photo Credit: Lauren Smith / Paramount+)

Paramount+’s Lawmen: Bass Reeves episode three picks up the action on May 10, 1875. Bass Reeves (David Oyelowo) has been offered a job as a Deputy US Marshal, and before heading to the Fort Smith Courthouse to speak with Judge Parker about the position, he kisses his beautiful, pregnant wife Jennie (Lauren E. Banks) goodbye.

“Make us proud, you hear?” says Jennie.

Bass engages in a conversation with a young man under arrest as he’s waiting to speak with the judge. The panicking young man asks for Bass’ help, claiming the man he killed was attacking him – but Bass doesn’t respond. Instead, he heads into Judge Parker’s office and learns Parker (Donald Sutherland) was encouraged to hire him because he’s Black. However, that’s not why Parker’s making him a Deputy US Marshal.

The Taylor Sheridan TV universe keeps getting bigger. Lawmen: Bass Reeves is the latest show from the prolific Yellowstone creator. It’s streaming on Paramount+, but CBS is giving those who don’t subscribe to the streaming service a way to check out the series for free.

Two episodes of ‘Lawmen: Bass Reeves’ will air after ‘Yellowstone’ on Nov. 12

Lawmen: Bass Reeves is a streaming anthology series starring David Oyelowo as legendary real-life lawman Bass Reeves. Though it was originally billed as a Yellowstone spinoff, it later evolved into a standalone anthology series disconnected from the saga of the Dutton family.

Reeves was born into slavery and later became one of the first Black U.S. Deputy Marshals west of the Mississippi. The show explores his story and how he wrestles with the moral and spiritual cost of his career to him and his family.

The show – which is executive produced by Sheridan – premiered Nov.

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What's This TV Show About?

A historical drama series streaming on the Paramount+ subscription service, the Lawmen TV show was created by Taylor Sheridan. This standalone anthology series revolves around iconic lawmen and outlaws who have impacted history. The first season stars David Oyelowo, Lauren E. Banks, Demi Singleton, Forrest Goodluck, Barry Pepper, Donald Sutherland, and Dennis Quaid. Shea Whigham and Garrett Hedlund guest star, while Joaquina Kalukango, Lonnie Chavis, Grantham Coleman, Tosin Morohunfola, Dale Dickey,...

Network: Paramount+

Episodes: Ongoing (hour)

Seasons: Ongoing

TV show dates: November 5, 2023 -- present

Series status: Has not been cancelled

Performers include: David Oyelowo, Lauren E. Banks, Demi Singleton, Forrest Goodluck, Barry Pepper, Donald Sutherland, Dennis Quaid, Shea Whigham, Garrett Hedlund, Joaquina Kalukango, Lonnie Chavis, Grantham Coleman, Tosin Morohunfola, Dale Dickey, Rob Morgan, Ryan O'Nan, Margot Bingham, Mo Brings Plenty, Justin Hurtt-Dunkley, and Bill Dawes.

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A historical drama series, the Lawmen TV show was created by Taylor Sheridan. This standalone anthology series revolves around iconic lawmen and outlaws who have impacted history.

The first season tells the untold story of a legendary lawman in the Old West, Bass Reeves (Oyelowo). Episodes follow his rise from enslavement to law enforcement as the first Black...

The story of Bass Reeves unfolds in the first season of the Lawmen TV show on Paramount+. As we all know, the Nielsen ratings typically play a big role in determining whether a TV show like Lawmen is cancelled or renewed for season two. Paramount+ and other streaming platforms, however, collect their own data. If you've been watching this TV series, we'd love to know how you feel about the first season episodes of Lawmen here.

A Paramount+ historical drama series, the Lawmen TV show was created by Taylor Sheridan. This standalone anthology series revolves around iconic lawmen and outlaws who have impacted history. The first season stars David Oyelowo, Lauren E. Banks, Demi Singleton, Forrest Goodluck, Barry Pepper, Donald Sutherland, and Dennis Quaid. Shea Whigham and Garrett Hedlund guest star. Joaquina Kalukango, Lonnie Chavis, Grantham Coleman, Tosin Morohunfola,...

The first two episodes of Lawmen: Bass Reeves will air on CBS after premiering on Paramount+. The series stars David Oyelowo as the first Black U.S. Marshal and is executive produced by Taylor Sheridan. Lawmen: Bass Reeves takes place in the mid-1800s and follows the dramatic retelling of Bass Reeves' rise as a deputy US Marshal.

The first two episodes of Lawmen: Bass Reeves will be airing on CBS following the show's debut on Paramount+. The series stars David Oyelowo as the titular Bass Reeves, dramatizing his life as the first Black United States Marshal. Oyelowo is also an executive producer on the series, alongside Yellowstone creator Taylor Sheridan.

Now, TVLine reports the first two episodes of the critically praised Lawmen: Bass Reeves will air on CBS following its streaming debut on Paramount+ earlier this week. The episodes will air Sunday, November 12 at 9 p.m. Est, right after...

Here is a wrap-up of all the news you need to know from Wednesday, November 8, 2023.

There is a little something for everyone, whether you're an Eddie Murphy fan or thrive on the work of Taylor Sheridan.

We'll begin with a Christmas special featuring Ted Lasso's award-winning actress Hannah Waddingham.

Hannah Waddingham will be getting an assist from her Ted Lasso costars during her upcoming holiday special.

Apple TV+ debuted the official trailer for Hannah Waddingham: Home for Christmas on Wednesday, and it's poised to be one of the most heartwarming television events of the year.

Ted Lasso alums Phil Dunster (Jamie Tartt), Nick Mohammed (Nathan Shelley), Kola Bokinni (Isaac McAdoo), Billy Harris (Colin Hughes), James Lance (Trent Crimm), and June Temple (Keeley Jones) are all present in the clip.

The special drops on the streaming platform on Wednesday, November 22, 2023, and will also be accompanied by an album launching on that same date.

“Lawmen: Bass Reeves” is a new 'Old West' gunfighter TV series, based on a true story, created by Chad Feehan as a spinoff of Taylor Sheridan's "Yellowstone", starring David Oyelowo, Dennis Quaid, Donald Sutherland, Forrest Goodluck, Lauren E. Banks, Barry Pepper, Grantham Coleman, Demi Singleton and Garrett Hedlund, now streaming on Paramount+:

“…the series is based on the life of the first black ‘Deputy U.S. Marshal’ west of the Mississippi River,…

“…as a federal peace officer of the ‘Indian Territory’ based in Fort Smith, Arkansas, who captured over 3,000 of the most dangerous criminals without ever being wounded…

"Born a slave, Reeves gained his freedom following the Civil War, learning several native languages, before becoming the first black deputy to serve west of the Mississippi River.

"Assigned as a deputy U.S. marshal for the Western District of Arkansas, Reeves served there until 1893.

"In addition to being...

Warning: Spoilers ahead for Lawmen: Bass Reeves.

Bass and Jennie's love story transcends their time as slaves and continues even after their emancipation, as depicted in the Paramount+ series "Lawmen: Bass Reeves." While Bass fought in the Civil War, Jennie remained loyal and waited for his return, enduring life as a slave on George Reeves' ranch in Texas. Bass and Jennie had a total of ten children together, and their relationship was marked by loyalty and commitment until Jennie's death in 1896.

Bass Reeves' wife Jennie is a central figure in the new Paramount+ series Lawmen: Bass Reeves. Played by Lauren E. Banks, Jennie and Bass are introduced as love interests in the first episode of the highly-anticipated Western series. After both were slaves under Colonel George Reeves in the 1860s, both Jennie and Bass were ultimately freed after the Confederates lost the U.S. Civil War in 1865, making Bass, Jennie,...

Warning: Spoilers ahead for Lawmen: Bass Reeves.

Colonel George Reeves, the owner of Bass Reeves, was a Confederate Army leader who survived the war and later cheated Bass of his freedom. Despite his efforts to help the Confederacy, Reeves resigned as Colonel before the Civil War officially ended due to disagreements with his superior officer. Reeves pursued a successful political career in Texas after the war, becoming Speaker of the House of Representatives before dying from rabies in 1882.

One of the most compelling and morally corrupt characters in Lawmen: Bass Reeves is Colonel George Reeves. Played by Shea Whigham (Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One), George Reeves was the real-life owner of Bass Reeves before the abolishment of slavery in the United States, which occurred with the ratification of the 13th Amendment in 1865. George Reeves was one of the leaders of the Confederate Army who fought in the United...

Note: This recap covers the first half of Lawmen: Bass Reeves’ two-episode premiere. For a recap of Part II, go here.

Bass Reeves is known as one of the most storied lawmen in the American West. But he certainly didn’t begin there, as we see in Lawmen: Bass Reeves’ series premiere.

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