5.254 minSeason 1 • Episode 8
LatestAfter a waltz with the devil, Bass, Billy Crow, and Sherrill have a dangerous reckoning with Mister Sundown. Meanwhile, trouble ensues for Jennie, Sally, and Esme back at the Reeves' farm.
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.
Acting
Oyelowo builds a monument with silence and side-eyes.
Cinematography
The Oklahoma Territory looks gorgeous and merciless.
Writing
Finally, a Western that knows who the real outlaws were.
Creator
Chad Feehan
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Reeves really did ride a white horse and have a Native American partner—The Lone Ranger creators never credited him.
The series was originally developed by Taylor Sheridan as a Yellowstone spinoff, but Oyelowo fought to separate it for historical integrity.
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