News that the infamous Bass Reeves was getting a TV show of his own was tainted when people found out it was merely a "Yellowstone" spinoff. The fact that the historical icon could only make his way onto the small screen as part of the Dutton family's origin story wasn't something fans appreciated, and they weren't shy about sharing their thoughts.
On Reddit, u/KillNyetheSilenceGuy posted, "I never got into 'Yellowstone' because I thought the Duttons were a bunch of rich douchebags. I could watch a show about Bass Reeves, though." Another Redditor, u/wizenedfool, wrote, "I kinda hate that something like this needs to be a 'spinoff' these days. Bass Reeves' story is plenty interesting enough for a TV show/movie regardless." Agreeing, u/Eotheod0092 posted, "I have not seen 'Yellowstone' or the 800 spinoffs, but I'm pumped for a Bass Reeves show. Dude's life was like a Hollywood movie, but then you find out it was real." Backing up these bold claims, u/Singer21 made it clear no member of the Dutton family compares to Reeves, writing, "Bass Reeves is a legend. Born a slave, ran away. Became a U.S. Marshal and captured over 3,000 criminals. Killed 14 in self-defense. Even arrested his own son for murder. The man's entire life is practically tailor-made for a TV show."
Fortunately for everyone, things changed. "Lawmen: Bass Reeves" will stand on its own instead of being a chapter in the Dutton story and is not part of the Yellowstone universe.
