Reba McEntire's The Hammer

Following the mysterious death of a judge, attorney Kim Wheeler is appointed to oversee the 5th district of Nevada. Her jurisdiction covers a desolate region between Reno and Las Vegas. As the investigation into the previous judge's passing progresses, Kim's sister, Kris, who manages a local brothel, emerges as the primary suspect.

This television movie was directed by Jeff Beesley, appearing third in a chronological list of his work. The cast features Reba McEntire as Kim Wheeler and Melissa Peterman as Kris Wheeler, alongside Rex Linn, Kay Metchie, Matty Finochio, and Jill Morrison. The screenplay was written by Sanford Golden and Karen Wyscarver, with Steven St. Arnaud serving as producer.

The film was released on January 7, 2023, with a total runtime of 85 minutes. It received a generally positive reception from viewers, earning a rating of 6.8/10 on IMDb from 2,000 votes and 6.7/10 on TMDB from 31 votes.