Brian Tyree Henry’s Bass x Machina Gears Up for Netflix Release This Fall
- Je-Ree
- 14 hours ago
- 2 min read
Brace yourself, animation junkies and Brian Tyree Henry stans, Netflix is about to drop something wild. Bass x Machina, an adult animated series led by Emmy‑nominated actor Brian Tyree Henry, has officially locked in a Netflix release date of October 6, 2026. This ain’t your Saturday morning cartoon, it’s a gritty, genre‑bending ride through a steampunk frontier that looks equal parts Westworld, Mad Max, and No Country for Old Men meets toon chaos.
Henry, known for magnetic turns in Atlanta, Bullet Train, and animated voice work as Jefferson Davis in the Spider‑Verse films, is both executive producer and the lead voice of Bass, the haunted gunslinger at the heart of the series. If that doesn’t make you raise an eyebrow, let’s talk world building: the show drops viewers into a lawless steampunk West rife with brutal outlaws, infernal machines, and supernatural terrors basically a place where even justice bites back.
A Cast Worthy of Its Gunsmoke Guns
Joining Henry in the voice cast is a killer ensemble that blends breakout talent with seasoned vets:
Janelle Monáe as Glory
Tati Gabrielle as Dana
Cree Summer as Ahni
Chaske Spencer as Lighthorse
Currie Graham as Rivenbark
Starletta DuPois as Etta
That lineup reads like a wish list for fans who love bold characters with big personalities or at least a lot of smoke and brimstone. Expect these voices to sell every grimace, curse, and existential crisis on the dusty digital plains.
Steampunk Vibes, Supernatural Stakes
If you’re picturing a spaghetti Western done up in brass gears and rogue AI, you’re in the right ballpark. Bass x Machina blends traditional Western tropes with steampunk aesthetics and supernatural horror. The main conflict? Bass must serve as judge, jury, and executioner, navigating a world where every choice to protect his family could tear them apart.
And speaking of world vibes, Netflix tapped South Korea’s Studio Mir, known for stunning animation in projects like The Legend of Korra and Voltron: Legendary Defender to bring this wild frontier to life.
Music With a Pulse
Hitting the soundtrack front are Roman GianArthur and Nate Wonder of Wondaland, promising a score and original music that’s as idiosyncratic as the show’s narrative itself. Imagine blues‑washed guitars tangled with electro‑brass perfect for a world where steam hiss meets heartache.
What This Means for Netflix Animation
Netflix continues to expand its adult animation footprint with ambitious, genre‑defying projects, and Bass x Machina looks set to be one of the most talked‑about originals of the fall season. It’s narrative ambition wrapped in leather and gears, with a voice cast and creative team that signal something more than just another cartoon.
Bass x Machina doesn’t just look different. it feels like a bold new frontier for animated storytelling on streaming. Mark your calendars for October 6, 2026, and prepare to ride into a world where justice is messy, music is weird, and every showdown is a spectacle.