On December 5, 2025, Netflix premiered a historical western series titled "The Abandons." This project was created by Kurt Sutter, the author of the series "Sons of Anarchy."
The main roles are played by Lena Headey ("Game of Thrones"), Gillian Anderson ("The X-Files"), Nick Robinson, and Diana Silvers. All episodes of the first season are available on the platform.
The events of the series take place in the 1850s in Oregon. Fiona Nolans (Lena Headey), a strong-willed woman, gathers a group of outcasts to protect their land from greedy wealthy families like the Van Ness family.
Her main rival is the powerful Constance Van Ness (Gillian Anderson), whose schemes turn the fight for survival into a bloody and ruthless battle. In this setting, the law is powerless, and justice is determined solely by weapons.
Kurt Sutter left the project three weeks before the end of the filming process. This was due to the unexpected extension of the first episode to feature film length and disagreements with Netflix.
As a result, the completion of the series was handed over to director Otto Bathurst. Viewers quickly noticed that the character played by Nick Robinson has the last name "Teller."
This name belongs to Jax Teller, the main character of "Sons of Anarchy." While no official connection between the two series has been confirmed, fans consider it a hidden nod from the creator.
The series continues Kurt Sutter's distinctive style: portraying the struggle of outcasts against the system, moral dilemmas, and family conflicts. However, instead of California and motorcyclists, it depicts the frontier, dust, and events from the 1850s.
According to IMDb, the series has scored 6.3 points (based on nearly 400 ratings). While the project has sparked active discussions thanks to its cast and visual style, its dark tone and production challenges have divided the audience.
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