7.2
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Lawmen: Bass Reeves (2023)
Lawmen: Bass Reeves (2023)
Overview
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.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Progressive
Political: Leans Left
Diversity: High
Race Swap: Yes
Christianity: Positive
Viewer Rating
7.2
Overview
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.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Progressive
Primary
The film leans left by confronting historical racism and celebrating Black agency and heroism against oppression, aligning with social justice values, though its focus on individual moral integrity within a flawed system rather than systemic critique tempers its progressive stance.
The series foregrounds significant diversity by centering the true story of Bass Reeves, one of the first Black U.S. Deputy Marshals, and features prominent Black and Native American actors. It offers a more inclusive perspective on the Old West, although its portrayal of systemic racism is noted as being less explicit, focusing more on the protagonist's personal journey.
Secondary
Esau Pierce, a character identified as a Cherokee leader, is portrayed by white actor Barry Pepper. This constitutes a race swap for a character whose historical and canonical identity is Native American.
The series portrays Bass Reeves' Christian faith as a fundamental and positive influence on his moral compass, sense of justice, and merciful actions as a lawman. The narrative emphasizes how his beliefs guide his pursuit of equality and divine justice.
Lawmen: Bass Reeves does not include LGBTQ representation as part of its narrative or thematic focus. The series, a historical Western drama, centers on Bass Reeves' life, struggles with racial injustice, and family dynamics, without depicting any explicit LGBTQ characters, storylines, or themes.
Lawmen: Bass Reeves does not feature any transsexual characters or themes. The narrative centers on the historical figure Bass Reeves and his experiences in the post-Civil War American West, exploring themes of justice, family, and law enforcement without addressing gender identity or trans issues.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The main and recurring characters in Lawmen: Bass Reeves, including Bass Reeves, Jennie Reeves, and Sally Reeves, are portrayed with genders consistent with their historical or canonical identities. No characters have an on-screen gender that differs from their established gender in the source material or historical record.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
7.3
7.1
Critic Ratings
7.9
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