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How to Watch ‘Lawmen: Bass Reeves’ Series Premiere for Free on Apple TV, Fire TV, Roku & Mobile

The latest entry into the Taylor Sheridan Cinematic Universe debuts on Paramount+ on Sunday, Nov. 5 as “Lawmen: Bass Reeves” premieres. Based on the real-life, legendary Black U.S. Marshal, the series follows the events of “Yellowstone” prequel “1883,” which first saw David Oyelowo play the role. “Bass Reeves” is set as the first installment into a new anthology series that will follow other “Lawmen” throughout the history of the West. You can watch Lawmen: Bass Reeves: Season 1 with a 7-Day Free Trial of Paramount Plus. You can also watch with Amazon Prime Video.

How to Watch ‘Lawmen: Bass Reeves’ Series Premiere

About ‘Lawmen: Bass Reeves’ Series Premiere

Revealing the untold story of the most legendary lawman in the Old West, “Lawmen: Bass Reeves” follows the journey of Reeves (Oyelowo) and his rise from enslavement to law enforcement as the first Black U.S. Marshal west of the Mississippi. Despite arresting over 3,000 outlaws during the course of his career, the weight of the badge was heavy, and he wrestled with its moral and spiritual cost to his beloved family. “Lawmen: Bass Reeves” is an all-new, standalone anthology series and future iterations will follow other iconic lawmen and outlaws who have impacted history.

In addition to Oyelowo, the cast includes Lauren E. Banks, Demi Singleton, Forrest Goodluck, Barry Pepper, Donald Sutherland, and Dennis Quaid. Shea Whigham and Garrett Hedlund as guest stars, and, in recurring roles, Joaquina Kalukango, Lonnie Chavis, Grantham Coleman, Tosin Morohunfola, Dale Dickey, Rob Morgan, Ryan O’Nan, Margot Bingham, Mo Brings Plenty, Justin Hurtt-Dunkley and Bill Dawes.

Can you watch ‘Lawmen: Bass Reeves’ Series Premiere for free?

Paramount Plus offers a 7-Day Free Trial. With your free trial, you can watch Lawmen: Bass Reeves: Season 1 on Paramount Plus.

You can watch ‘Lawmen: Bass Reeves’ Series Premiere with a free trial of Amazon Prime Video.

‘Lawmen: Bass Reeves’ Series Premiere Schedule

Paramount Plus will be airing ‘Lawmen: Bass Reeves’ Series Premiere on Sunday, November 5, 2023 and will continue with a weekly episode release until Sunday, December 17, 2023.

  • Episode 1: Sunday, November 5, 2023
  • Episode 2: Sunday, November 5, 2023
  • Episode 3: Sunday, November 12, 2023
  • Episode 4: Sunday, November 19, 2023
  • Episode 5: Sunday, November 26, 2023
  • Episode 6: Sunday, December 3, 2023
  • Episode 7: Sunday, December 10, 2023
  • Episode 8: Sunday, December 17, 2023

Can you watch ‘Lawmen: Bass Reeves’ Series Premiere offline?

Like most of the Paramount Plus catalog, you can download Lawmen: Bass Reeves: Season 1 and watch offline with your linked devices.

What devices can you use to stream ‘Lawmen: Bass Reeves’ Series Premiere?

You can watch Lawmen: Bass Reeves: Season 1 on Paramount Plus using Amazon Fire TV, Apple TV, Google Chromecast, Roku, Android TV, iPhone/iPad, Android Phone/Tablet, Mac, Windows, PlayStation, Xbox, LG Smart TV, Samsung Smart TV, Sony Smart TV, and VIZIO Smart TV.

‘Lawmen: Bass Reeves’ Series Premiere Trailer

  • Lawmen: Bass Reeves: Season 1

    November 5, 2023

    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.

  • Paramount Plus

    Paramount+ is a subscription video streaming service that includes on-demand access to 40,000+ TV show episodes from BET, CBS, Comedy Central, MTV, Nickelodeon, Nick Jr. and more. The lineup includes “1883,” “Tulsa King,” “Star Trek: Discovery,” Nickelodeon’s “SpongeBob SquarePants,” and “PAW Patrol.” Subscribers can watch the NFL, college football, The Masters, college basketball, UEFA Champions League, UEFA Europa, Serie A, and NWSL. The service also offers the option to watch your live CBS affiliate. The upgraded ad-free package includes premium movies and shows from Showtime.

    Subscribers can choose between the Essential Plan (which includes ads) for $5.99/month, or go commercial-free and add more movies with Paramount+ with SHOWTIME for $11.99/month.

    Subscribers to the more expensive plan will also get access to your local CBS affiliate to stream your local news, prime-time lineup, and late-night. You will also be able to download offline and watch select shows in 4K.

    With the lower-cost “Essential” plan, you will still be able to watch live NFL games, Champions League, and national news – but you will no longer get your local CBS affiliate.

    With their new app, enjoy advanced recommendations, curated homepages, and new content categories while still being able to stream major live sports like NFL, College Football, College Basketball. Sports fans will also appreciate the service’s inclusion of NFL on CBS, PGA Tour, along with every match of UEFA Champions League and Serie A.

    The service was previously called CBS All Access.


Matt is The Streamable's News Editor and resident Ohio State fan. You can find him covering everything from breaking news to streaming comparisons to sporting events. Matt is extremely well-rounded, having worked for the Big Ten Conference, BroadwayWorld, True Crime Obsessed, and Land-Grant Holy Land before joining TS. He cut the cord in 2014, streams with a Fire TV, and his favorite titles include "The Bear," "The Great British Bake Off," "Mrs. Davis," and anything on the Hallmark Channel.

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