"Lawmen: Bass Reeves" has been telling the long overdue story of a real-life Western hero, the formerly enslaved Reeves (David Oyelowo), who became the first Black deputy U.S. marshal west of the ...

For those who know, the true story of Bass Reeves has long been one of those elusive properties that felt made for film or television treatment. Born in slavery. Conscripted into the Confederate Army.

Thanks to prolific, award-winning screenwriter and creator Taylor Sheridan (“Yellowstone”), the Western continues to thrive with Sunday’s new anthology series, “Lawmen: Bass Reeves” starring David ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Anhar Karim covers movies, TV, and the rise of the creator economy. Lead actor and executive producer on the show David Oyelowo ...

Reeves is a significant historical figure not only for his service but due to the fact he was one of the first African Americans to become a U.S. Marshal west of the Mississippi River. He spent 32 ...

The latest series from 'Yellowstone' boss Taylor Sheridan brings with it a familiar face to help steer its portrayal of Native American culture authentically and accurately on TV. By Jackie Strause ...

Taylor Sheridan's TV universe is getting even bigger with the series 'Lawmen: Bass Reeves.' Get the latest on the cast, how the show may be connected to 'Yellowstone,' and more. Lawmen: Bass Reeves ...

The creators of the western drama based on the life of a Black deputy U.S. marshal were inspired by the challenge of filling in the lost history of the famous lawman. By Chris Vognar Perhaps the best ...

The impetus for bringing Lawmen: Bass Reeves to the screen was supposedly the fascinating life of Bass Reeves, the first Black Deputy U.S. Marshal west of the Mississippi River, but you wouldn't know ...

The legendary U.S. marshal gets heroic biopic treatment in this limited series from the Taylor Sheridan stable, with guest stars including Shea Whigham, Dennis Quaid, Donald Sutherland, Garrett ...