‘Bass X Machina’ trailer: Futuristic take on legendary lawman Bass Reeves
Netflix has released the trailer for 'Bass X Machina', an animated series that reimagines the life of legendary lawman Bass Reeves in a steampunk, futuristic setting. The show is produced by Studio Mir and is scheduled for a global premiere on November 3, 2026.
Why it matters
The series represents a creative intersection of historical biography and science fiction, highlighting trends in modern animated storytelling.
A trailer for Bass X Machina, the upcoming animated series, has been unveiled by Netflix. The series puts a futuristic spin on the story of legendary Wild West lawman Bass Reeves.
Starring Emmy-nominated actor Brian Tyree Henry as the voice of Bass Reeves, the series is produced by Studio Mir, the animation studio behind The Legend of Korra , Voltron: Legendary Defender, and Devil May Cry: The Animated Series.
The show takes place in an alternate version of post-Civil War America, combining the atmosphere of the Old West with steampunk technology and science-fiction elements. At the centre of the story is Reeves, a formerly enslaved man who rises to become a formidable deputy US Marshal while confronting a frontier filled with dangerous outlaws and advanced machinery.
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