Best western tv series

This must-watch miniseries is based on the true story of Bass Reeves, the first Black Deputy U.S.

Marshal west of the Mississippi River. Set near the end of the Civil War, it follows formerly enslaved Bass Reeves through his career in law enforcement in Arkansas. The gripping show stars David Oyelowo, known for his portrayal of Martin Luther King Jr.

in 2014's Selma.

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If you've ever wondered about the construction of the first transcontinental railroad across the United States, you'll want to give Hell on Wheels a watch.

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The AMC series is set post-Civil War and follows former Confederate soldier Cullen Bohannon, who travels westward alongside the construction of the railroad. Cullen initially joins the railroad to avenge his dead wife and son, and becomes a foreman in the process.

The show ran for five seasons until 2016, so there are plenty of episodes to binge-watch when you're in the mood to immerse yourself in the Wild West.

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