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We’ve just learned that the critically acclaimed western drama Lawman: Bass Reeves is officially bound for Netflix. The hit series is set to debut on the streamer starting June 1 in the United States, the United Kingdom, and most international territories.
If you missed seeing it when it first dropped on Paramount+ in late 2023, you’re in for an absolute treat. Executive produced by Taylor Sheridan (the mastermind behind it) yellowstone Universe) and created by Chad Feehan, the anthology series stars David Oyelowo as the titular character. It tells the untold true story of Bess Reeves, who escaped slavery to become one of the first Black Deputy U.S. Marshals west of the Mississippi River. During his illustrious career, he arrested more than 3,000 criminals without causing any injury.
This latest pickup is just one piece of a rapidly growing puzzle when it comes to Netflix’s relationship with Paramount Global. Instead of keeping its biggest titles locked behind the Paramount+ paywall, the studio is aggressively licensing top-tier content to Netflix to maximize viewership and revenue.
Just recently, Netflix announced during an earnings call that it had struck a surprise licensing deal to bring a massive catalog of Paramount titles to the service. That upcoming roster includes the Jeremy Renner-led crime thriller mayor of kingstownmilitary action series seal Teamand the upcoming CBS medical drama watson.
Of course, the pipeline from Paramount to Netflix has been flowing steadily for some time now. Last year Netflix surprised subscribers from landing Paramount+ Original Film Rights love in taipei. On the TV side, the strategy of licensing Paramount+ and Showtime originals to Netflix has proven extremely successful. As we tracked our comprehensive Guide to Paramount shows on Netflix, the sci-fi epic halo When its first season dropped on the streamer, there was a huge surge in viewership. Similarly teen supernatural drama school spirits It exploded in popularity after it hit Netflix, proving that the “Netflix effect” is as real as ever for these licensed properties. Elsewhere, most yellowstone Episodes and adjacent shows are available on Netflix internationally.
With Lawman: Bass Reeves dropping in the US, UK and globally on June 1, we fully expect it to dominate Netflix’s top 10 charts as subscribers devour another gritty, Taylor Sheridan-produced Western.
will you check Lawman: Bass Reeves When will it hit Netflix on June 1st? Let us know in the comments below!
