Taylor Sheridan’s Gritty Show Available for Streaming on Netflix

A new Taylor Sheridan-produced mini-series, Lawmen: Bass Reeves, is making its way from Paramount+ to Netflix in June. This gripping series follows the real-life story of Bass Reeves, one of the first African American Deputy U.S. Marshals west of the Mississippi River.

Mark your calendars for Monday, June 1, 2026, as Lawmen: Bass Reeves will begin streaming on Netflix (according to What’s on Netflix). The show is based on the first two books in Sidney Thompson’s Bass Reeves trilogy. The first book, Follow the Angels, Follow the Doves, traces Reeves’ remarkable journey from slavery to becoming a deputy. The second book, Hell on the Border, delves into his career’s pinnacle.

Created by Chad Feehan, of acclaimed series such as Ray Donovan and Banshee, the series boasts Taylor Sheridan as an executive producer. Sheridan was crafting this show as a spin-off of his previous hit, 1883, itself a spin-off from Yellowstone. Fascinatingly, the original plan was to name the show 1883: The Bass Reeves Story, as revealed by Deadline. However, more insights into the deputy’s story led to the decision to make the series standalone, as reported by TVLine.

David Oyelowo leads the cast as the titular character, with talents like Lauren E. Banks, Demi Singleton, Barry Pepper, and Dennis Quaid supprting in significant roles. The show comprises eight episodes, premiering first on Paramount+ on November 5, 2023, followed by a broadcast on CBS that attracted over 7.5 million viewers within a week.

Lawmen: Bass Reeves was brought to life by a team of accomplished directors. Christina Alexandra Voros and Damian Marcano took the helm for the series, contributing their skills and vision to create a compelling visual narrative. Garnering critical acclaim, the show features an 89% Tomatometer score on Rotten Tomatoes and a 78% Popcornmeter score. A show like this is sure to keep you on the edge of your seat, waiting to see what unfolds in the captivating journey of Bass Reeves.