Draft:Bass X Machina
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| Bass X Machina | |
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| Genre | |
| Created by | Brian Tyree Henry |
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| Composers | Roman GianArthur Nate Wonder |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language | English |
| Production | |
| Executive producers |
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| Production company | Studio Mir |
| Original release | |
| Network | Netflix |
Bass x Machina is an upcoming American adult animated steampunk Western television series created by Brian Tyree Henry. The series is scheduled to premiere on October 6, 2026.
series currently mentioned on the following pages: 2026 in American television, 2026 in animation, List of adult animated television series of the 2020s, List of Netflix original programming, Janelle Monáe, Starletta DuPois, Cree Summer, Brian Tyree Henry, LeSean Thomas, Chaske Spencer, Currie Graham, Tati Gabrielle
Synopsis
[edit]In a lawless Steampunk West overrun by brutal outlaws, machines, and supernatural terrors, a father is forced to become judge, jury and executioner — knowing that every act of justice meant to protect his family may ultimately cost him the very people he’s fighting to save.
Cast and characters
[edit]- Brian Tyree Henry as Bass,[4] the title character
- Janelle Monáe as Glory[4][5]
- Tati Gabrielle as Dana[4]
- Cree Summer as Ahni[4]
- Chaske Spencer as Lighthorse[4]
- Currie Graham as Rivenbark[4]
- Starletta DuPois as Etta[4]
Production
[edit]In February 2026, the series premiere date for the series was announced, as was the voice actors, executive producers, animation studio, and music composers.[4] [1] The series also is inspired by the historical figure, Bass Reeves, who was "one of the first Black U.S. Deputy Marshals west of the Mississippi River."[6][7] Movieweb said the series is continuing the trend of merging science fiction and Westerns with a "tortured, violent antihero that is sure to capture audiences" and hoped it would lead to "huge streaming success."[3]
In May 2026, at the Annecy International Animation Film Festival, Netflix presented on various anime and anime-inspired series, including Bass X Machina, which was part of panel entitled "Netflix Anime: Bold Stories, Boundless Worlds" at la Salle de la Volière.[8][9]
Release
[edit]The series will release on October 6, 2026 on Netflix.[4][10]
References
[edit]- 1 2 3 Milligan, Mercedes (February 17, 2026). "Netflix Announces Adult Animated Steampunk Series Bass X Machina". Animation Magazine. Archived from the original on May 7, 2026. Retrieved May 7, 2026.
- ↑ Tangcay, Jazz (February 17, 2026). "Brian Tyree Henry Adult Animated Series 'Bass x Machina' Sets Netflix Release". Variety. Archived from the original on February 19, 2026. Retrieved May 7, 2026.
- 1 2 3 Fuge, Jonathan (February 18, 2026). "Netflix Unveils First Look at New Western Sci-Fi Action Series 'Bass X Machina'". Movieweb. Archived from the original on March 3, 2026. Retrieved May 7, 2026.
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Petski, Denise (February 18, 2026). "Brian Tyree Henry Adult Animated Series 'Bass X Machina' Gets Netflix Greenlight, Release Date". Deadline. Archived from the original on February 23, 2026. Retrieved May 7, 2026.
- ↑ D'Alessandro, Anthony (April 8, 2026). "Janelle Monáe Signs With UTA". Deadline. Archived from the original on May 7, 2026. Retrieved May 7, 2026.
The signing comes as Monáe is slated to appear in...the new adult animated series Bass X Machina for Netflix, premiering on Oct. 6.
- ↑ Basu, Devanshi (February 17, 2026). "New Adult Netflix Show With Marvel & DC Star Gets Release Date & Plot". Comingsoon.net. Archived from the original on February 20, 2026. Retrieved May 7, 2026.
- ↑ O'Rourke, Ryan (February 17, 2026). "Legendary Western Icon Gets an Ambitious Sci-Fi Makeover in New Netflix Series". Collider. Archived from the original on February 21, 2026. Retrieved May 7, 2026.
- ↑ Milligan, Mercedes (May 7, 2026). "Netflix Animation Sets Supersized Sneak Peek Schedule for Annecy Festival". Animation Magazine. Archived from the original on May 7, 2026. Retrieved May 7, 2026.
- ↑ "Annecy 2026: Netflix Unveil programme of exclusive first looks and sneak peeks". Skwigly. May 7, 2026. Archived from the original on May 7, 2026. Retrieved May 7, 2026.
- ↑ Sarto, Dan (February 18, 2026). "Netflix Announces 'Bass X Machina' Adult Animated Series". Animation World Network. Archived from the original on March 20, 2026. Retrieved May 7, 2026.
External links
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