The Hidden Thread: Unveiling the Intricate Connections Between Yellowstone's Bass Reeves Spinoff and 3 Other Shows

Summary

"Lawmen: Bass Reeves" is a new series in the Yellowstone franchise, focusing on the real-life story of Bass Reeves, the first black Deputy U.S. Marshal in the West.

The cast of the show includes David Oyelowo as Reeves, alongside Dennis Quaid, Forest Goodluck, Barry Pepper, Garrett Hedlund, and Donald Sutherland, all of whom showcase immense talent.

While "1883" is set in the same era, "Lawmen: Bass Reeves" unfolds in Arkansas, offering a fresh geographical outlook within the Yellowstone universe.

The Yellowstone franchise has greatly expanded since its original 2018 series, with Lawmen: Bass Reeves being the latest addition to the Yellowstone universe. This American Western series showcases the true story of Bass Reeves, the first black Deputy U.S. Marshal west of the Mississippi River. It delves into Reeves' life, challenges, and his role as a skilled lawman in Fort Smith, Arkansas during the late 19th century.

What we currently know about Lawmen: Bass Reeves revolves around its historical background and talented cast. Alongside Bass Reeves, the series features fictional characters like Sherrill Lynn, another Deputy U.S. Marshal, Billy Crow, a young Cherokee man, and Reeves' wife and daughter. The role of Bass Reeves will be portrayed by David Oyelowo, while the cast also includes Dennis Quaid, Forest Goodluck, Barry Pepper, Garrett Hedlund, and Donald Sutherland. The series will consist of eight episodes, with the premiere date yet to be confirmed. However, one thing is certain: Lawmen: Bass Reeves is part of the wider Yellowstone universe.

When Yellowstone's Lawmen: Bass Reeves Spinoff Takes Place In The Franchise Timeline

Lawmen: Bass Reeves, set in the same era as Yellowstone's first spinoff, 1883, may take place in that exact year or in close proximity to it, aligning with the true story of Bass Reeves. It remains unclear whether the events of Lawmen: Bass Reeves will occur before or after the events of 1883, which followed the predecessors of Yellowstone's Dutton family as they relocated from Texas to Montana. Tim McGraw and Faith Hill portrayed James and Margaret Dutton in 1883.

However, Lawmen: Bass Reeves will likely have minimal connection to 1883. Firstly, the locations differ significantly. The Duttons resided in Montana and journeyed westward from Texas in 1883, while Lawmen: Bass Reeves takes place exclusively in Arkansas, an unexplored region within the Yellowstone universe. Despite this geographical distinction, Lawmen: Bass Reeves maintains some ties to its spinoff counterparts.

Lawmen: Bass Reeves Is Loosely Connected To Yellowstone's Story

The creator of Yellowstone, 1883, and Lawmen: Bass Reeves is Taylor Sheridan. In September 2021, Sheridan announced Lawmen: Bass Reeves as a series centered around the historical figure, Bass Reeves. As the show evolved, it became a true prequel to Yellowstone and a spinoff of 1883, initially titled 1883: The Bass Reeves Story. Eventually, the show was renamed Lawmen: Bass Reeves, but it remained one of the many spinoffs of Yellowstone. While it may not feature the return of characters from 1883, there is a possibility of cameos or easter eggs that connect all of Sheridan's projects.