New Western by Yellowstone Creator Redeems Rotten Tomatoes Record Following 2 Lackluster Shows
Taylor Sheridan's new western, Bass Reeves, redeems his recent disappointing shows with a solid 74% Rotten Tomatoes score, reaffirming his dominance in the genre before the finale of Yellowstone
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Lawmen: Bass Reeves proves that Taylor Sheridan can still produce great western TV series that critics enjoy, with an impressive 74% score on Rotten Tomatoes.
Despite experiencing a few setbacks, Sheridan's triumph with Lawmen reinforces his position as a dominant force in the genre and showcases his talent for producing western shows that are both popular and critically acclaimed.
As Yellowstone's flagship series concludes, Lawmen: Bass Reeves instills optimism in the notion that Sheridan will continue to achieve success with fresh westerns that exist beyond the Yellowstone franchise.
Lawmen: Bass Reeves, the new western series created by Taylor Sheridan, the mind behind Yellowstone, demonstrates that he continues to achieve high ratings on Rotten Tomatoes, despite two consecutive failures. Sheridan, who made a name for himself as a prominent screenwriter with Sicario and Hell or High Water, successfully transitioned to television by co-creating Yellowstone alongside John Linson. Expanding the Yellowstone franchise with spin-offs and creating additional shows such as the crime drama Tulsa King, Sheridan has become a trusted name with Paramount+.
While Sheridan's streaming shows have dazzled audiences, they haven't always resonated with critics. In fact, his previous projects received mixed reviews, mostly leaning towards the negative. This raised concerns about Sheridan's future as a television mogul. However, his latest accomplishment, Lawmen: Bass Reeves, a series he executive produced though didn't create, has silenced those doubts. This outstanding western series proves that Sheridan still possesses the ability to captivate both critics and audiences alike.
Taylor Sheridan is just the executive producer of Lawmen: Bass Reeves, not the creator.
Lawmen: Bass Reeves' 74% Rotten Tomatoes Score Fixes Taylor Sheridan's Last 2 "Rotten" Shows
Following the resounding success of 1923, which garnered overwhelming praise and achieved a remarkable 90% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes, Sheridan’s subsequent projects faced a significant decline in critical reception. Mayor of Kingstown season 2 received a lackluster 50% Rotten Tomatoes score, showing a slight improvement from the dismal 35% score of season 1, but still failing to impress. Special Ops: Lioness performed slightly better with a 56% rating, yet it too fell into the category of "rotten," lacking the widespread acclaim it had hoped for.
With an impressive 74% score on Rotten Tomatoes, Lawmen: Bass Reeves has revitalized Sheridan's reputation on the "fresh" side of the Tomatometer. Created by Chad Feehan, this series delves into the life story of the first Black Deputy U.S. Marshal west of the Mississippi River. Critics have showered praise on David Oyelowo's captivating lead performance as Reeves, as well as the gradual storytelling that builds up to satisfying payoffs. Compared to Mayor of Kingstown and Special Ops: Lioness, Lawmen: Bass Reeves is a significant improvement.
Lawmen: Bass Reeves Reaffirms Taylor Sheridan's Western TV Show Domination Ahead Of Yellowstone's Ending
The triumph of Lawmen: Bass Reeves has reaffirmed Sheridan as the reigning authority in western TV shows. His western series have consistently garnered immense popularity and widespread critical acclaim. Despite facing a few setbacks with Mayor of Kingstown and Special Ops: Lioness, Sheridan has once again solidified his dominance in the realm of western TV shows with the success of Lawmen: Bass Reeves. As Yellowstone's flagship series approaches its conclusion, this achievement offers hope that Sheridan continues to find success in new western productions beyond the franchise.
Lawmen: Bass Reeves
Starring David Oyelowo, Dennis Quaid, Forrest Goodluck, Lauren E. Banks, Barry Pepper, Grantham Coleman, Demi Singleton, Garrett Hedlund
Available on Paramount+ with showrunners Chad Feehan and Taylor Sheridan
Editor's P/S
As a Gen Z fan, I'm excited to see Taylor Sheridan return to form with his new western series, Bass Reeves. After two lackluster shows, Sheridan has redeemed himself with a solid 74% Rotten Tomatoes score for Lawmen: Bass Reeves. This proves that he still has the ability to create great western TV series that critics enjoy.
I'm particularly interested in the story of Bass Reeves, the first Black Deputy U.S. Marshal west of the Mississippi River. David Oyelowo's performance in the lead role has been praised by critics, and I'm eager to see how the series explores Reeves' life and career.
Overall, I'm optimistic about the future of Taylor Sheridan's western TV shows. With Lawmen: Bass Reeves, he has shown that he can still produce high-quality content that appeals to both critics and audiences. I'm looking forward to seeing what he does next.
