Bass Reeves (David Oyelowo) was a slave who followed his master to fight for the Confederates in the Civil War. After the war, he gets recruited by Deputy U. S. Marshal Sherrill Lynn (Dennis Quaid) to hunt down criminals in the lawless territories with assistant Billy Crow (Forrest Goodluck). Fellow Confederate soldier Esau Pierce (Barry Pepper) killed his loved one. He does find his love Jennie (Lauren E. Banks) with their child Sally.
This limited series should have been a movie instead. It sets up the villain. It sets up the hero. It sets up a reason for revenge. As it stands, it does expand on his world weariness during his deputy days. It also gives Jennie's story more space. The historical subject is great. There are a few slower spots. Oyelowo does keep it moving and the show is solid.
This limited series should have been a movie instead. It sets up the villain. It sets up the hero. It sets up a reason for revenge. As it stands, it does expand on his world weariness during his deputy days. It also gives Jennie's story more space. The historical subject is great. There are a few slower spots. Oyelowo does keep it moving and the show is solid.