Bass X Machina Debuts on Netflix With 100% Rotten Tomatoes Score
The adult animated steampunk Western from creator LeSean Thomas stars Brian Tyree Henry as the voice of Bass.
Bass X Machina, the adult animated series from creator LeSean Thomas, debuted on Netflix on November 3, 2026, and holds a 100% score on Rotten Tomatoes at the time of writing, according to movieweb.com.
The series stars Brian Tyree Henry as the voice of the lead character, Bass. It is described as a steampunk Western reimagining of Bass Reeves, the real-life first Black Deputy U.S. Marshal west of the Mississippi River.
Early reviews cited in the coverage were strong: Collider gave the series a near-perfect 8/10, ScreenRant scored it 9/10, and Geek Girl Riot awarded it a perfect A.
The show's voice cast also includes Tati Gabrielle as Dana and Cree Summer as Ahni, with Chad Handley credited as a writer.
Earlier take on Bass Reeves
In 2023, Bass Reeves was given the Taylor Sheridan treatment in his own series, a separate project from the animated reimagining now streaming on Netflix.
Quick answers
When did Bass X Machina premiere on Netflix?
The adult animated series debuted on Netflix on November 3, 2026.
Who voices Bass in Bass X Machina?
Brian Tyree Henry voices the lead character, Bass.
What is Bass X Machina's Rotten Tomatoes score?
It holds a 100% score on Rotten Tomatoes at the time of the article.