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Lawmen: Bass Reeves is no longer being called a spin-off of 1883 – the Yellowstone prequel series that brought the Dutton family out west. The first season of the Paramount+ show is now considered a standalone that takes place before the events in 1883.
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 first season of Lawmen will follow Reeve’s journey from slave to being the first Black US Marshal west of the Mississippi.
Chad Feehan spoke about the change in distinction. He said the following, per TV Line:
“Once I learned some of the things I didn’t know about Bass’ life, and decided where we wanted to start the story and where we wanted to end the story, it preceded 1883. [The season] takes place from, roughly, 1862 to 1877.”
Lawmen is an anthology series following a different legendary lawman each season. Lawmen: Bass Reeves premieres on November 5th.
What do you think? Do you plan to watch this new series on Paramount+ when it debuts this weekend?
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