Paramount Series That Was Originally a Yellowstone Spinoff Just Became a Major Netflix Success

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Everyone agrees that Yellowstone quickly became a huge hit and part of our cultural conversation. Since it first aired, it’s led to several new shows and an expanded history of the Dutton family, who are at the heart of the story. Now, one of those spinoff series is also incredibly popular – it’s currently ranked fifth among Netflix’s most-watched programs.

Netflix’s new series, Lawmen: Bass Reeves, is generating a lot of discussion, with viewers having very different reactions. The show is based on the incredible true story of Bass Reeves, a former slave who became the first Black U.S. Marshal and is considered one of the most effective lawmen in American history. During his 32-year career, Reeves made an astounding 3,000 arrests. He was known for his careful, by-the-book approach and relatively peaceful record, which perhaps explains why the series added so much drama to his story.

Lawmen: Bass Reeves Shows Why the Yellowstone Franchise Has Been So Successful

The show was a hit with viewers but received more mixed reviews from critics. Audiences gave it a high score of 93%, while critics scored it at 79%. Although critics felt the series started slowly, they praised David Oyelowo’s performance. Viewers didn’t mind the slow beginning, finding the exciting action well worth the wait. One viewer commented, “This is a great, gritty western with strong writing – I highly recommend it!”

Honestly, a lot of critics didn’t really enjoy watching this show – some even said it felt like work! They pointed out the story sometimes wandered and just didn’t quite add up. One critic, Justin Rowles, put it perfectly: it wasn’t groundbreaking TV, but it was solid, especially if you’re a Western fan. He also mentioned it was interesting because Taylor Sheridan didn’t actually write most of this one himself! But even with the mixed reviews, people are definitely tuning in, so it looks like this is another *Yellowstonerelated series that’s going to be around for a while.

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2026-06-14 23:21