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tv-recap2 years ago

Unveiling the Hidden Legacy of Bass Reeves in 'Lawmen'

In "Lawmen: Bass Reeves" Season 1, Episode 5, Bass Reeves encounters an old enemy while pursuing an outlaw named Jim Webb. Despite facing gunfire, Bass and his assistant Billy manage to apprehend Webb's gang, but not before Billy is injured. Bass is then assigned to transport another prisoner, Jackson "Jackrabbit" Cole, which causes tension with his wife Jennie. As they travel, Bass and Billy have a disagreement, and Cole shares a story about a plantation owner he killed. Meanwhile, racial tensions escalate as Sally, Bass's daughter, confronts a white girl at the carnival, and Black people start going missing in the territory. The episode ends with Bass encountering Esau Pierce, the Confederate soldier who killed his son.

via TVLine|
#bass-reeves#conflict#family
history2 years ago

"The Legendary Lawman: Bass Reeves, the Untold Hero of the Old West"

Bass Reeves, the first Black U.S. deputy marshal west of the Mississippi, is the subject of a new Paramount+ TV series called "Lawmen: Bass Reeves." Reeves, an untold legend of the Old West, was as tough as Billy the Kid and as skilled with a gun as Wild Bill Hickok. Despite his remarkable career, Reeves' story had largely been forgotten until now. The series aims to correct history's omission and shed light on his extraordinary life as a lawman.

via CBS News|
#bass-reeves#deputy-us-marshal#history
tv-series2 years ago

Unveiling the Uniqueness of 'Lawmen: Bass Reeves' in the Taylor Sheridan Universe

The Paramount+ miniseries "Lawmen: Bass Reeves" explores the story of Bass Reeves, a Black frontier lawman, played by David Oyelowo. The show delves into Reeves' internal conflicts as he strives to serve justice while working alongside racists and against the marginalized people he wants to help. The series, created by Chad Feehan and executive produced by Taylor Sheridan, offers a heavy and dark tone, focusing on big themes of humanity, God, and freedom. While lacking some excitement, Oyelowo's performance adds gravity to the character.

via The Daily Beast|
#bass-reeves#david-oyelowo#lawmen
tv-series-review2 years ago

"Review: 'Lawmen: Bass Reeves' Fails to Do Justice to the Legendary Black Lawman"

"Lawmen: Bass Reeves," the latest series from Taylor Sheridan, fails to impress with its formulaic and rushed storytelling. The show, set in the Taylor Sheridan Television Universe, lacks depth and fails to engage with the nuanced conflicts faced by its protagonist, Bass Reeves, the first Black U.S. Marshal west of the Mississippi River. Despite committed performances, the series trots through perfunctory investigations and fails to deliver on its revisionist western premise. "Lawmen: Bass Reeves" lacks the inquisitive case study that its historical figure deserves.

via IndieWire|
#bass-reeves#lawmen#paramount
tv-series2 years ago

"Lawmen: Bass Reeves - A Historical Twist in a Commanding Western Series"

Producer Taylor Sheridan's latest western series, "Lawmen: Bass Reeves," explores the life of Bass Reeves, a Black 19th-century US marshal, in an eight-episode anthology format. Starring David Oyelowo, the show delves into Reeves' journey from being an enslaved man fighting in the Confederate Army to becoming a lawman. While the pacing may be uneven, the historical significance and strong performances add depth to the series. With the potential to become an ongoing franchise, "Lawmen: Bass Reeves" sets the stage for future exploration of other frontier lawmen or outlaws.

via CNN|
#bass-reeves#historical-drama#lawmen
entertainment2 years ago

"Bass Reeves: The Black Hero on Horseback Rides into TV Screens"

The new TV series "Lawmen: Bass Reeves" is shedding light on the forgotten legacy of Bass Reeves, a Black law enforcement legend in the Wild West. Reeves, portrayed by David Oyelowo, was a former slave who became a deputy U.S. marshal and is believed to be the first Black person hired in that position west of the Mississippi. The series explores his life, from escaping slavery to his career as a lawman, and highlights the absence of Black cowboys in the traditional Western genre. Reeves' story serves as a reminder of the often overlooked contributions of Black heroes in American history.

via The Washington Post|
#bass-reeves#black-cowboys#entertainment