Summary SCREENRANT VIDEO OF THE DAY SCROLL TO CONTINUE WITH CONTENT 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 the network airs its weekly episode of Yellowstone. This means viewers will have a double dose of shows where Sheridan has creative input.
Lawmen: Bass Reeves was originally billed as a spinoff of Yellowstone, but was later confirmed to be a standalone series. What Lawmen: Bass Reeves Is About The Western TV series takes place in the mid-1800s, chronicling a dramatic retelling of the real-world Bass Reeves and his history as a deputy US Marshal. Within the show, Bass' rise to his newfound position is showcased, alongside the many challenges and struggles he faced while in his position. The first two episodes set the stage for a series full of both action and history, as well as many dramatic hooks for episodes to come.
The cast of Lawmen: Bass Reeves brings the world to life, fleshing out the time period with characters that are both allies and enemies of the Marshal. Joining Oyelowo are Donald Sutherland , Demi Singleton , Barry Pepper , and Dennis Quaid among others. By presenting a talented cast to bring the story to life, the Western is able to capture its story and time period in an engaging way.