The Abandons
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Prepare yourself for a journey into the untamed heart of the American West. This is **The Abandons**.
In the rugged 1850s, where law is often a whisper and survival a shout, a new saga unfolds. Created by Kurt Sutter, this American Western action drama for Netflix throws you headfirst into the brutal conflicts of outlaw groups during the Old West.
Meet Fiona Nolan, an Irish woman of deep faith, whose longing for family leads her to adopt four orphans. She believes in a higher purpose, a sanctuary she's building in Oregon. But her newfound home is under siege, not by outlaws, but by European aristocrats who claim ownership.
Witness a gripping cast of characters brought to life by Lena Headey as Fiona Nolan, Gillian Anderson as the formidable Constance Van Ness, Nick Robinson and Diana Silvers as Elias and Dahlia Teller, Aisling Franciosi and Lucas Till as Trisha and Garret Van Ness, Lamar Johnson as Albert Mason, and Natalia del Riego as Lilla Belle.
The West is wild, and so are the players. From recurring figures like Clayton Cardenas as Quentin Serra and Marc Menchaca as Sheriff Hayworth, to Patton Oswalt as Mayor Victor Nibley, and a host of others, every face tells a story of grit and ambition.
Conceived before the legendary "Sons of Anarchy," "The Abandons" draws inspiration from the very origins of the American Mafia, weaving a tale of power, desperation, and the fight for what's yours.
Filming began in Spring 2024, with Calgary, Alberta, a stark and beautiful backdrop. Despite delays and creative shifts, this epic Western is set to premiere on December 4th, 2025, exclusively on Netflix.
Prepare for a world where hope clashes with greed, and family is forged in the fires of adversity. This is **The Abandons**.
The Abandons is an American Western action drama television series created by Kurt Sutter for Netflix. Set in the 1850s, the series centers on the conflicts of several outlaw groups during the Old West. It premiered on December 4, 2025.
== Premise ==
In the 1850s, Fiona Nolan, a devout Irish woman who is incapable of conceiving a child, tries to build a family by adopting four orphans, believing in the higher purpose of her acts. She soon finds herself struggling against European aristocrats claiming possession of her recently acquired home in Oregon.
== Cast and characters ==
=== Main ===
Lena Headey as Fiona Nolan
Gillian Anderson as Constance Van Ness
Nick Robinson as Elias Teller
Diana Silvers as Dahlia Teller
Aisling Franciosi as Trisha Van Ness
Lucas Till as Garret Van Ness
Lamar Johnson as Albert Mason
Natalia del Riego as Lilla Belle
=== Recurring ===
Clayton Cardenas as Quentin Serra
Marc Menchaca as Sheriff Hayworth
Patton Oswalt as Mayor Victor Nibley
Toby Hemingway as Willem Van Ness
Brían F. O'Byrne as Walter Paxton
Ryan Hurst as Miles Alderton
Michael Greyeyes as Jack Cree
Katelyn Wells as Samara Alderton
Elle-Máijá Tailfeathers as Oma Serra
Michael Ornstein as Issac Marstein
Jonathan Koensgen as Joseph Langley
Jack Doolan as Leslie Moran
Michiel Huisman as Xavier Roache
Haig Sutherland
Sarah Grace White as Kiki
=== Guest ===
Timothy V. Murphy
Amitai Marmorstein
Kimberly Guerrero
Shaun Sipos
Marcuis W. Harris
Natasha Mumba
Phillip Garcia
== Episodes ==
== Production ==
=== Conception ===
The idea of The Abandons was conceived by Kurt Sutter some time before the creation of Sons of Anarchy. The settings of the series was inspired around the origins of the American Mafia.
=== Development ===
On October 13, 2022, Netflix ordered The Abandons for ten one-hour episodes. Kurt Sutter, the creator of the show, also served as the showrunner and executive producer through his production banner, SutterInk. Alongside Sutter, Emmy Grinwis, Stephen Surjik, and Otto Bathurst were appointed as executive producers during an announcement on March 27, 2023. Bathurst and Surjik also served as series directors with the former directing its first episode. The following year on March 1, 2024, Jon Paré joined the production as series executive producer.
=== Casting ===
On March 27, 2023, Lena Headey was unveiled as the leading character of the series. On June 28, 2023, Gillian Anderson was announced as a part of main cast. Lucas Till, Nick Robinson, Lamar Johnson, Diana Silvers, Aisling Franciosi, and Natalia del Riego were revealed to have joined the main cast on March 1, 2024. Three days later, Clayton Cardenas, long-time collaborator of Sutter, was revealed as a part of the recurring cast. More cast were announced about two weeks later with Patton Oswalt, Sarah Grace White, Michael Ornstein, Elle-Máijá Tailfeathers, Brían F. O'Byrne, Haig Sutherland, Jack Doolan, Jonathan Koensgen, Katelyn Wells, and Marc Menchaca all joining in recurring capacities. Additional casting were announced on April 4, 2024 with Ryan Hurst, Michael Greyeyes, Michiel Huisman, and Toby Hemingway joining the series in recurring roles.
=== Filming ===
Series filming began in Spring 2024, with Calgary, Alberta as one of its shooting locations. It was revealed on August 9, 2023 that the principal photography were delayed by a year due to ongoing union strikes at that time.
In October, Sutter left the show with a few weeks of shooting left. Sources said Sutter's departure came after Netflix saw rough cuts of the series' first episodes. The premiere was nearly feature-film length and was eventually split into two episodes, which necessitated additional scenes. Executive producer and director Otto Bathurst and co-EP Rob Askins were set to oversee the remainder of the shoot. Sutter and Netflix declined to comment. Gillian Anderson confirmed the end of filming at the end of October.
== Release ==
The series premiered on December 4, 2025, on Netflix.
== Reception ==
The review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes reported a 25% approval rating based on 24 critic reviews. The website's critics consensus reads, "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." Metacritic, which uses a weighted average, gave the series a score of 43 out of 100 based on 22 critics, indicating "mixed or average ".
== References ==
== External links ==
The Abandons at IMDb
The Abandons on Netflix
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