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From Co-Creators and Executive Producers Sterlin Harjo and Taika Waititi, Reservation Dogs is a half-hour comedy that follows the exploits of four Indigenous teenagers in rural Oklahoma who steal, rob and save in order to get to the exotic, mysterious and faraway land of California.
“Bear Smallhill” (D’Pharaoh Woon-A-Tai) is destined to be a warrior, and a leader. The only problem is he’s not a good fighter, and the gang doesn’t really consider him the leader. But with the guidance of a questionable spirit guide, he just might get there. “Elora Danan” (Devery Jacobs) may be the true leader of the group. But she’s so focused on getting to California, and so oblivious to her own power, that she often can’t see the beauty and goodness in herself and all around her. Street-smart tough girl “Willie Jack” (Paulina Alexis) is the beating heart of the group. She’s always looking out for her crew. Meanwhile, “Cheese” (Lane Factor) is the gentle, quiet ride-or-die who is so willing to go along with the group that he never stops to consider what his own dreams might be.
One year ago, Daniel, the fifth member of the Reservation Dogs, died. Struggling to make sense of the loss, the remaining four blame their boring, small town and its ability to crush the spirit. They decide to honor Daniel by adopting his dream of getting to California as their own. To succeed, they will have to save enough money, outmaneuver the methheads at the junkyard on the edge of town, constantly dodge conspiracy-obsessed Lighthorseman “Big” (Zahn McClarnon) and survive a turf war against a much tougher rival gang, led by the enigmatic “Jackie” (Elva Guerra).
Reservation Dogs has Native rappers, catfish, Indigenous superstitions and spirits both hilarious and terrifying, laughter, tears, unexpected grandmothers, decent people, terrible people and a cavalcade of supporting characters who color and shade this already vibrant world.
Filmed on location in Okmulgee, Oklahoma, Reservation Dogs is a breakthrough in Indigenous representation on television both in front of and behind the camera. Every writer, director and series regular on the show is Indigenous. This first-of-its-kind creative team tells a story that resonates with them and their lived experiences – and invites audiences into a surprisingly familiar and funny world.
Reservation Dogs is executive produced by Sterlin Harjo (11/8/16, Barking Water, Four Sheets to the Wind), Taika Waititi (What We Do in the Shadows, Jojo Rabbit, Thor: Ragnarok) and Garrett Basch (What We Do in the Shadows, The Night Of) and produced by FX Productions.
Original Release
08/08/2021 on FX
US Release
08/09/2021
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Cast
Name | Character |
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Lane Factor | Cheese |
Paulina Alexis | Willie Jack |
Devery Jacobs | Elora Danan Postoak |
D'Pharaoh Woon-A-Tai | Bear Smallhill |
Elva Guerra | Jackie |
Lauren Summers | Neighborhood Townsperson |
Kirk Fox | Kenny Boy |
Matty Cardarople | Ansel |
Funny Bone | Mekko |
Lil Mike | Mose |
# | Title | Air Date |
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1 | Episode #2.1 | Wednesday, 03 August 2022 |
2 | Episode #2.2 | Wednesday, 03 August 2022 |
3 | Episode #2.3 | Wednesday, 10 August 2022 |
4 | Episode #2.4 | Wednesday, 17 August 2022 |
5 | Episode #2.5 | Wednesday, 24 August 2022 |
6 | Episode #2.6 | Wednesday, 31 August 2022 |
7 | Episode #2.7 | Wednesday, 07 September 2022 |
8 | Episode #2.8 | Wednesday, 14 September 2022 |
9 | Episode #2.9 | Wednesday, 21 September 2022 |
10 | Episode #2.10 | Wednesday, 28 September 2022 |
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Directors
Sterlin Harjo, Sydney Freeland, Blackhorse Lowe, Erica Tremblay, Tazbah Chavez
Writers
Sydney Freeland, Bobby Wilson, Tommy Pico, Sterlin Harjo, Migizi Pensoneau, Devery Jacobs, Blackhorse Lowe, Ryan Redcorn, Erica Tremblay, Taika Waititi, Dallas Goldtooth, Chad Charlie, Tazbah Chavez
Creators
Cast
Name | Character |
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Lane Factor | Cheese |
Paulina Alexis | Willie Jack |
Devery Jacobs | Elora Danan Postoak |
D'Pharaoh Woon-A-Tai | Bear Smallhill |
Elva Guerra | Jackie |
Lauren Summers | Neighborhood Townsperson |
Kirk Fox | Kenny Boy |
Matty Cardarople | Ansel |
Funny Bone | Mekko |
Lil Mike | Mose |
Xavier Bigpond | Weeze |
Jack Maricle | White Steve |
Jude Barnett | Bone Thug Dog |
Jon Proudstar | Leon |
Zahn McClarnon | Big |
Dallas Goldtooth | Spirit |
Dalton Cramer | Daniel |
Keland Lee Bearpaw | Danny Bighead |
Gary Farmer | Uncle Brownie |
Kimberly Guerrero | Auntie B |
Producers
Name | Role |
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Sterlin Harjo | Executive Producer |
Taika Waititi | Executive Producer |
Garrett Basch | Executive Producer |
Kathryn Dean | Executive Producer |
Migizi Pensoneau | Executive Producer |
Tazbah Chavez | Executive Producer |
Dylan Brodie | Producer |
Bobby Wilson | Producer |
Kathryn Dean | Producer |
Ingrid Lageder | Producer |
Migizi Pensoneau | Producer |
Tazbah Chavez | Producer |
Liz Tan | Producer |
Editors
Trailers

Reservation Dogs: Petty Therft Teaser

Reservation Dogs: Graffiti Teaser