We’ll be honest, we’re not fans of Western shows or movies. But queens Lena Headey and Gillian Anderson are starring in a Western-style show? Shut up and take our money! We’re in for The Abandons, and here’s everything we know about the series.
Who is the Cast and Crew of The Abandons?
The question is, who really is the monster? In the words of Chris Keyser, Executive Producer for TUDUM, “This first chapter of The Abandons is a classic American story — the frontier, two families — both at war and in love with each other, a battle over who owns the land and who makes the rules. Smack in the middle of murder and revenge and a bit of illicit romance, we get to explore questions we never seem to get away from: What makes a family? How do you stay good in a bad world? And would you change who you are and what you believe in to protect what you love? But, in this case, we do it all through the eyes of Lena Headey and Gillian Anderson, as two widowed matriarchs battling to survive. And that, as they say, is really something to watch.”
The show’s cast is led by Lena Headey as Fiona Nolan and Gillian Anderson as Constance Van Ness. That already has us totally in! In addition to them, The Abandons features Nick Robinson as Elias Teller, Diana Silvers as Dahlia Teller, Lamar Johnson as Albert Mason, Natalia del Riego as Lilla Belle, Lucas Till as Garret Van Ness, and Aisling Franciosi as Trisha Van Ness.
In addition to them, the series stars Toby Hemingway, Michael Greyeyes, Ryan Hurst, Katelyn Wells, Clayton Cardenas, Elle-Maija Tailfeathers, Brían F. O’Byrne, Marc Menchaca, Patton Oswalt, Michael Ornstein, Jonathan Koensgen, Jack Doolan, Michiel Huisman, Haig Sutherland, and Sarah White. As for the behind-the-scenes crew, Kurt Sutter is the creator and executive producer of The Abandons. Chris Keyser, Robert Askins, Stephen Surjik, Otto Bathurst, Emmy Grinwis, and Jon Paré will also serve as executive producers.
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The Plot:
The official synopsis of The Abandons is: “Washington Territory – 1854 – The matriarchs of two very different families — one of wealth and privilege bound by blood, the other a found family of orphans and outcasts bound by love and necessity — find their fates linked by two crimes, an awful secret, a star-crossed love, and a piece of land with silver underneath. The collision echoes the American struggle of the haves and have-nots, in a place just beyond the reach of justice.”
Photos:
Here’re the first look photos of the show:
And here are some photos from the trailer!
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The Promo:
Here’s the trailer for the show:
Release Date:
It’s official! All episodes of The Abandons will be released on December 4, 2025 only on Netflix.
