Thought Bass Reeves is Just Another Yellowstone Spinoff? It's Not
New western show has nothing to do with Yellowstone.
When it was announced that Paramount + would launch, no one believed in the success of this streaming service, as competing with giants like Netflix, Amazon Prime, and Max seemed out of league for the new player in the market. And then along came Taylor Sheridan, who premiered his series Yellowstone, which immediately proved the naysayers wrong and became one of the most watched shows in the U.S. in a matter of episodes.
Thanks to the success of his first show, Sheridan was able to build a real empire on Paramount +, launching shows like Tulsa King, Mayor of Kingstown and various Yellowstone spin-offs. And it looks like the creator is still keeping himself and the Lawmen busy: Bass Reeves is the best proof.
A promising project
The upcoming period drama will focus on the real-life lawman of the same name, widely known as the first African-American deputy west of the Mississippi. The iconic deputy will be played by David Oyelowo, and it looks like it could become the latest hit in Paramount +'s portfolio. However, a huge misconception still plagues the show's marketing campaign – a lot of people still think that Bass Reeves will somehow be connected to Yellowstone.
The thing is, aside from the fact that it's produced by Paramount + and Sheridan is involved in the production, Bass Reeves has nothing to do with Yellowstone, as this real-life story will in no way be connected to the Dutton saga, and is actually expected to launch its own franchise.
A new beginning
With the premiere of Bass Reeves, Paramount + hopes to secure a new hit with Sheridan at the helm once again. The thing is, the possible second season of Lawmen will not focus on Reeves again, as another iconic lawman or outlaw from US history will be chosen as the main hero instead.
Such a project will certainly make the Paramount + brand even more successful, because learning about U.S. history through its many iconic heroes and villains sounds like a perfect way to combine entertainment and knowledge in just one show.