'Lawmen: Bass Reeves' Finale Concludes Paramount+'s Most-Watched Global Series Premiere of 2023

David Oyelowo's portrayal of the first Black U.S. Marshal west of the Mississippi earns a 95% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes, surpassing 'Yellowstone's' 76%.

Paramount+'s 'Lawmen: Bass Reeves' series finale aired, wrapping up the story of the first Black U.S. Marshal west of the Mississippi, played by David Oyelowo.
The series, based on non-fiction books by Sidney Thompson, has been a hit with viewers, scoring a 95% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes, surpassing 'Yellowstone's' 76%.
The finale saw Bass Reeves confront former Confederate soldier Esau Pierce, a character created to represent the mindset of those who wanted to keep Black people enslaved.
Showrunner Chad Feehan and star David Oyelowo have expressed interest in a potential second season, noting there are more stories to tell about Bass Reeves' life and career.
The series is Paramount+'s most-watched global series premiere of 2023 and has been praised for its authenticity and attention to detail.