Bass X Machina Trailer, My Thoughts

The Wild West has its own fair share of legends, on both sides of the law. The likes of Wyatt Earp and Billy the kid paint a picture of the era that has endured even to this day. One of those legends, an understated one from what I understand about it, is the legend of Bass Reeves. 

Reeves was one of the first Black U.S. Marshals, Reeves was born a slave. His enslavers fought for the Confederacy in the American Civil War. However, during that time, Reeves himself would escape and flee to the Indian Territories. While there, he learned various skills from Native tribes there, like their languages, customs, and how to track and survive. After the war, he became a farmer and rancher. At the age of 37, he became a U.S. Marshal. Over the next nearly thirty years, he worked as a peace officer in the Indian Territory. In fact, Reeves is seen as a possible inspiration for the Lone Ranger.

The man has appeared in television, movies, even comic books. And now he's getting his own animated six-episode series, a steampunk Western in which the man himself will be a cyborg voiced by Brian Tyree Henry (who is also executive producer). Created by LeSean Thomas, the series focuses on the man as he fights for justice in a steampunk Wild West. The series will also feature the vocal talents of singer/actress Janelle Monae (who also wrote the theme song and is making music for the series), Tati Gabrielle, Cree Summer, and Chaske Spencer. Let's look at the trailer!

Ohhh, he is going to be hurting after that.

19th Century steampunk tech for you. They can make you a cyborg, but they still haven't figured out that operating rooms should be sterile.

Besides, Mrs. Reeves. I don't think you can handle his dreams about the sandwich monsters. So. Many. Sandwich. Monsters.

Ooh, that robot arm is nice.

"Bunch of bears got in the moonshine, Mr. Reeves. We need an awesome cyborg to deal with 'em, and you're the only one we know of. Becaus Victor Stone hasn't been born yet."

Oh, the Confederates. Yeah, Bass is probably wishing he was dealing with bears drunk on moonshine right now.

Come on, Bass! Have a bit of gerne savvy! Bring her along! She'll end up saving your butt!

YA SEE?!

Man, those were some cool shots! 

And of course, gotta throw in a little magic to make this Wild West a bit more wild.

I'm surprised they didn't give Bass a Rocket Punch.

Well, this show looks fun as all get out. I can't wait to watch it! I think it'll be a great rip-roaring adventure based on a Wild West legend! Thanks for reading this blog entry! If you liked it, show it off! Take care of yourselves and each other! If you like what I write and want to give this blog some additional support, please make a donation to my Ko-fi! See you next time!