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Season 1 – The Abandons

Play trailer 1:54 Poster for Season 1 – The Abandons Dec 2025 Drama Western Play Trailer Watchlist
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In 1850s Washington, two families led by powerful matriarchs: one wealthy, one poor but deeply loyal, battle for supremacy on the lawless frontier.
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The Abandons — Season 1

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The Abandons may wield powerful lead performers, but the flimsiness of its characters, lack of originality, and ultimately fervorless material makes for a lackluster experience.

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Clarisse Loughrey Flicks (AU, NZ, UK) Jan 8
The Abandons feels incomplete, to the point its finale plays less like a cliffhanger and more like Netflix forgot to upload the last few episodes. Go to Full Review Randy Myers San Jose Mercury News Dec 12
2/4
Anderson and Headey give it their full commitment, but their characters are painfully one note. “The Abandons” doesn’t rustle up the interest that it should, and that open-ended final begs for another season. Don’t think I’ll be saddling up for it. Go to Full Review Glen Weldon NPR Dec 12
This soapiness, I hasten to note, is not a bad thing -- it's good. It's fun. Headey is terrific as a woman who does bad things for what she only barely manages to convince herself are good reasons, and Anderson is giving Iron Lady badassery. Go to Full Review Mel Campbell ABC Radio (Australia) Dec 29
Not everyone can pull off a western. You think all you need are some cowboy hats and slowly plucked guitars. The Abandons also had the bona fides of being created by Kurt Sutter, and two excellent leads. You’d think that’d be great, right? Such a shame. Go to Full Review Alex Maidy JoBlo's Movie Network Dec 18
7/10
This series is not a revolutionary reinvention of the Western, but it plays within the genre’s sandbox while also delivering our money’s worth. I am here for more of this series as long as Headey and Anderson are at the top of the bill. Go to Full Review Alison Rowat The Herald (Scotland) Dec 12
For all that emotions run high in the story, The Abandons takes a long time to warm up. Twists arrive, all of which you will see coming over the horizon in plenty of time to put the kettle on. What’s missing is a spark between Anderson and Heady. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Di K @DiaLupo Feb 17 I thought watching these two women act was worth the price of admission. Honestly think someone should hire Gillian Anderson for a season of American Horror Story.shes pretty scary. Would love to see more work by both of them. See more Drew L. @royal_films Feb 12 The Abandons. Only thing that got abandoned was good movie making. Giving the stars to Headey and Anderson. The writing in this thing is just horrible. From the previews I was thinking we were getting a gritty western along the lines of Godless. This thing is just hopeless. No grit no story, nothing. Couldn’t make it past the first episode. From the other reviews I probably saved myself a lot of time and misery. If you like cheesy boring westerns where you don’t care what happens to the characters, maybe this was made for you. See more susan C @Mgaleng Feb 11 An absolute waste of time!!!!!!!! See more Don J Feb 5 Why is it impossible for Netflix to make a movie with out profanity? I'm so sick of it. See more Jason R @reavesinc Jan 20 This is a horrible show. The only thing worse than the acting is the writing. Honestly I can't not recommend this show enough. Don't waste your time. See more Hughe J @Hughe Jan 11 The Abandons was released on streaming in 2025 and stars Lena Headey and Gilian Anderson as two matriarchs of warring families in the American West. Set in 1854 we get one family of diverse angsty orphans against the other family of rich folks; I see where this is going. Lots of girl bossing, racism, sexism, misogyny, and of course mistreatment of Native Americans gets worked into the episodes. Headey is her usual competent self but Anderson reminded me of her wooden role in Tron Ares and for me at least doesn't come across well. The rest of the cast are fine, for the most part, as they struggle with the different silly Romeo and Juliet inspired themes they have to work with. I read there was a lot of problems behind the scenes and it shows as the series feels really disjointed and rudderless. I enjoyed the set pieces and the costumes but for me the series was boring and I lost interest early. See more Read all reviews
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Kurt Sutter

Creator

Lena Headey

Fiona Nolan

Gillian Anderson

Constance Van Ness

Nick Robinson

Elias Teller

Aisling Franciosi

Trisha Van Ness

Lucas Till

Garret Van Ness

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Dec 4, 2025 Orphans Rancher Fiona Nolan and her found family of orphans must unite their neighbors against the cutthroat Van Ness family after an incursion on their land. Details Episode 2 Aired Dec 4, 2025 The Hunt The two clans are forced to set aside their enmity to hunt down a threat to the town; Fiona and Dahlia receive a visit from an old friend. Details Episode 3 Aired Dec 4, 2025 Triage Constance tries to broker a deal with dangerous implications; Elias and Trisha's budding attraction grows stronger; Fiona cares for a wounded man. Details Episode 4 Aired Dec 4, 2025 Motherly Purpose When Constance offers Albert an opportunity, Fiona is suspicious of her motives; Lilla struggles with the competing demands of family and identity. Details Episode 5 Aired Dec 4, 2025 The Joaquins Interlopers sow chaos on a solemn occasion for the Van Ness family; Fiona weighs a proposal that could determine the future of Angel's Ridge. Details Episode 6 Aired Dec 4, 2025 Piety and Rage After overstepping their bounds, Constance and Fiona each face mutinies from within; Garret is forced to get his hands dirty. Details Episode 7 Aired Dec 4, 2025 This Was Meant to Be My Peace The Van Ness clan and the Orphans ready for an epic showdown, forcing members of both families to decide where their loyalties really lie. Details
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Season Info

Creator
Kurt Sutter
Executive Producer
Otto Bathurst, Emmy Grinwis, Jon Paré, Stephen Surjik
Network
Netflix
Rating
TV-MA
Genre
Drama, Western
Original Language
English
Release Date
Dec 4, 2025
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