Brian Tyree Henry’s new Netflix series, Bass X Machina, began streaming Tuesday, November 3, 2026, introducing viewers to an anime-inspired western built around the legendary lawman Bass Reeves.
The six-episode adult animated series places Reeves in a steampunk version of the American West, where outlaws, machines and supernatural forces threaten communities and families.
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What Brian Tyree Henry’s Netflix series is about
In Bass X Machina, the U.S. Army summons bounty hunter Bass Reeves for one final assignment involving a missing scientist and the threat of a second Civil War.
The story expands the historical figure into a science-fiction adventure, giving Reeves a mechanical arm and placing him in a world of automated weapons, unusual technology and supernatural danger.
Netflix describes the central character as a father forced to become “judge, jury and executioner” while trying to protect his family, as outlined in the official media information.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Title | Bass X Machina |
| Release date | November 3, 2026 |
| Episodes | Six |
| Lead voice | Brian Tyree Henry |
| Creator | LeSean Thomas |
| Animation studio | Studio Mir |
Cast and creative team
Brian Tyree Henry leads the voice cast as Bass Reeves, with Tati Gabrielle and Cree Summer also featured in the principal cast.
The series was created by LeSean Thomas, whose previous animation work includes the Netflix series Yasuke.
Studio Mir, the Korean animation company behind several high-profile action projects, handled the animation.
Netflix has presented Bass X Machina as part of a broader slate of internationally produced animation influenced by anime’s visual style and storytelling traditions.
How to watch Bass X Machina in Canada
Bass X Machina is available on Netflix in Canada from November 3, 2026.
The Canadian Netflix listing identifies the series as a six-episode science-fiction title starring Brian Tyree Henry, Tati Gabrielle and Cree Summer.
The episodes range from roughly 29 to 40 minutes, making the complete first season a relatively short commitment for viewers looking for a self-contained animated action story.
Why the series stands out
The show combines elements of a historical western with science fiction, fantasy and adult animation.
Its version of Bass Reeves is inspired by a real lawman who became one of the most prominent Black deputy U.S. marshals in the American West.
The series does not present a conventional historical biography.
Instead, it uses Reeves as the foundation for an alternate-history story involving a fractured America, mechanical technology and a supernatural conflict.
That approach gives Henry a lead role that blends voice performance with action-oriented genre storytelling.
What happens next
All six episodes are available at launch, so viewers can watch the season as a complete story rather than waiting for weekly instalments.
Netflix has not announced a second season in the information currently listed on its official Canadian title page.
For now, the launch positions Bass X Machina as one of the platform’s major adult-animation releases for November 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Brian Tyree Henry’s new Netflix anime called?
The series is called Bass X Machina, an adult animated, anime-inspired steampunk western.
When was Bass X Machina released on Netflix?
Bass X Machina was released on Netflix on November 3, 2026.
How many episodes does Bass X Machina have?
The first season has six episodes.
Who does Brian Tyree Henry play in Bass X Machina?
Henry voices Bass Reeves, a bounty hunter and father drawn into a dangerous mission involving a missing scientist and the threat of another civil war.
Is Bass X Machina available in Canada?
Yes. The six-episode series is listed on Netflix Canada.
Fact-Checked: Key release, cast, episode-count, creator and synopsis details were checked against Netflix’s official Canadian title page, Netflix Media Center and About Netflix materials. ([about.netflix.com](https://about.netflix.com/en/news/netflix-unveils-upcoming-anime-slate-out-of-annecy-festival?utm_source=openai))
Disclaimer: The series is a fictional, anime-inspired reimagining of Bass Reeves rather than a conventional historical biography.