
Even though it pushed the boundaries of television, the new show Lawmen: Bass Reeves quickly became a hit. It’s officially the most-watched program on network TV for the 2025-2026 season, which is remarkable since it started airing late in the year. It surpassed Tracker, which had been the most popular show for most of its run. As expected, CBS has ordered another season of the series. However, despite its success, not everyone is a fan of the show’s approach. Unfortunately for those viewers, season two of Lawmen: Bass Reeves won’t be changing its storytelling style, which differs from Yellowstone.