Bass X Machina
Created by LeSean Thomas
On Netflix
A dark steampunk Western following a father-turned-vigilante navigating moral compromise in a lawless, supernatural frontier where protection and destruction blur.
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.
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Questions people ask
Is Bass X Machina violent? Yes, very. More violent than 92% of series.
Is Bass X Machina scary? Yes. More frightening than 89% of series.
Does Bass X Machina leave you hopeful? Barely. Less hopeful than 81% of series.
Is Bass X Machina sad? Yes. More sad than 79% of series.
Is Bass X Machina easy watching? Barely. Less comforting than 75% of series.
These describe how the series comes across across its whole run, compared with other well-known series. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked episode by episode, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.
Ensemble
Like Bass X Machina
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Bass X Machina
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Bass X Machina, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Bass X Machina, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Bass X Machina, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
