Lawmen: Bass Reeves Season 2 - Is It Happening? Everything We Know

Summary Taylor Sheridan's Lawmen: Bass Reeves is a successful Western series with the potential for a second season outside of the Yellowstone universe.

Lawmen: Bass Reeves straddles the line between history and fiction, delivering gripping Western action with Sheridan's signature flourishes.

The TV premiere of Lawmen: Bass Reeves will likely impact its viewership and the possibility of a second season, though it is not yet confirmed.

Taylor Sheridan's Lawmen: Bass Reeves is yet another smashing success, and the Western series has the potential for a second season. Released in 2023, Lawmen: Bass Reeves tells the story of the eponymous main character who was the first Black deputy U.S. Marshall who served west of the Mississippi River. Though it was originally envisioned as a spinoff of the Yellowstone universe, Lawmen was later confirmed to exist in its own timeline that is separate from Sheridan's smash-hit franchise. Nevertheless, the series delivers all the gripping Western action that is expected from one of the producer's other programs.

Premiering on November 5th, 2023 to a decent critical reception, Lawmen: Bass Reeves straddles the line between history and fiction as it brings the true story to life with Sheridan's signature flourishes. The Yellowstone TV shows are notoriously hit or miss when it comes to critical reception, but Lawmen snapped that trend with a well-received change of pace. The biggest chance for Lawmen: Bass Reeves to blaze its own trail outside the Yellowstone universe is for it to find a second gear and deliver on its open-ended Lawmen title. As such, a second season could help it expand into a bona fide franchise all its own.

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Lawmen: Bass Reeves Season 2 Latest News

Season 2 Will Cover A new Historical Figure If It Gets Renewed

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Putting an emphasis on the unsung heroes of history, Feehan plans to move away from Bass Reeves should he get the chance to make more episodes.

Though hopes were high that Bass Reeves would be the focus of the sophomore season, the latest news confirms that a potential Lawmen season 2 will follow a new character. While season 2 is still not confirmed, creator Chad Feehan mentioned that season 2 would “focus on a new lawman or law woman.” Putting an emphasis on the unsung heroes of history, Feehan plans to move away from Bass Reeves should he get the chance to make more episodes.

Read Feehan's full comments below:

If there is another season of Lawmen, it will focus on a new lawman or law woman. There are several figures in history much like Bass who deserve their day in the sun. As much as it pains me that this marriage is taking a hiatus, that is the reality.

Lawmen: Bass Reeves Season 2 Is Not Confirmed

No Word Yet On The Future Of Lawmen: Bass Reeves

Lawmen: Bass Reeves is not confirmed by Paramount+ or anyone involved with the show. However, the overwhelming popularity of Taylor Sheridan's shows might spur Paramount+ to give Lawmen: Bass Reeves a second season. Though 1883 only lasted for one season, 1923 came as the second spinoff to the original Yellowstone series and was confirmed for two seasons. Lawmen: Bass Reeves might not be one of Sheridan's Yellowstone shows, but it promises to be just as popular.

Taylor Sheridan's other TV shows include:

Show Name Release Year(s) Status Yellowstone 2018-Present Will Conclude After The Upcoming Season 5 The Last Cowboy 2019-Present The 5th Season Is Not Confirmed Yet Mayor of Kingstown 2021-Present Season 3 Premieres June 2, 2024 1888 2021-2022 Concluded After 1 Season Tulsa King 2022-Present Season 2 Is Currently In Production 1923 2022-Present Season 2 Is Renewed Special Ops: Lioness 2023 The Status Of Season 2 Is Unclear Landman Unknown Currently In Pre-Production

Related Every Upcoming Taylor Sheridan TV Show (And Movie) Here's everything to know about Taylor Sheridan's upcoming shows and movies, including Yellowstone season 5, part 2, and Yellowstone spin-off, 6666.

Lawmen: Bass Reeves Season 2 Story

Lawmen Might Continue As An Anthology

Series star and executive producer David Oyelowo hinted that Lawmen: Bass Reeves might be the beginning of a franchise of series based on other historical law enforcement figures. With that in mind, the series could continue as Lawmen and highlight the likes of Wyatt Earp or Pat Garrett, or delve even deeper into Old West history with more unsung figures. Bass Reeves was something of an obscure figure, and Oyelowo's comments, along with those from creator Chad Feehan, suggest that Lawmen: Bass Reeves season 2 could be about someone else entirely.

Lawmen: Bass Reeves Continuing the expanded universe of Taylor Sheridan's Yellowstone franchise, Lawmen: Bass Reeves is a western drama that acts as a spin-off of 1883 and follows the titular lawman who became the first black Deputy Marshal west of the Mississippi River. The show will follow his journey to becoming the lawman he was known to be, all while fleshing out the greater Yellowstone universe. Cast David Oyelowo , Dennis Quaid , Forrest Goodluck , Lauren E. Banks , Barry Pepper , Grantham Coleman , Demi Singleton , Garrett Hedlund Release Date November 5, 2023 Seasons 1 Streaming Service(s) Paramount+ Writers Chad Feehan , Jacob Forman , Taylor Sheridan Directors Taylor Sheridan , Damian Marcano , Christina Alexandra Voros Showrunner Chad Feehan , Taylor Sheridan