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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 the 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 James Croot The Post NZ Apr 2
At its heart though, are the twin towering performances of Anderson and Headey. It’s when that duo are on-screen together that Abandons is at its most compelling and combustible. 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 Read all reviews

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Brian B @RT53690520 Jun 16 A great story idea however it was too condensed. See more LaChelle H. @RT69484169 Jun 7 Story had potential I like the over all idea. But so much bad writing and directing. I can’t even say bad acting because there were so many good actors in the show. They just needed a better foundation. Really enjoyed certain element but needed to be better developed. Needed to be slower and let things build. Let us get to know the characters. All the things that happened should have been in two seasons. I have a feeling lack of budget probably had restrictions on letting this be its full potential. See more Mustrorin 5. @RT46129198 Apr 22 It had so Much potential...if only Netflix let Kurt Sutter Cook instead of telling him what to do See more S T @RT43334155 Mar 25 Excellent series until you get to the end. It leaves you in a lurch, frustrated and angry. We are sorry we watched it. See more Craig B @Boundsy Mar 21 The most disappointing aspect of The Abandons is not the overall quality of the show. After watching the first episode, which showed plenty of promise for the remainder of the season, to then discover the series ended on a cliffhanger AND was canned pretty much made the decision for me to not continue. I don't waste time with shows that have no conclusion. This is one of the most frustrating aspects of Netflix. Too many TV series are offered with the reckless hope of additional seasons (many of which end on a cliffhanger) rather than be developed as a 'maxi-series' with a confirmed conclusion, which could then be considered for additional instalments. After all this time, Netflix still hasn't learned from so many past mistakes in regards to this lack of forward thinking. See more 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 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