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Female-Led Western 'The Abandons' Debuts on Netflix With Seven Episodes

Early reviews praise the leads, with many critics flagging compressed storytelling.

Overview

  • All seven installments of The Abandons began streaming on December 4 on Netflix.
  • The series centers on a 1850s land struggle between rival matriarchs Fiona Nolan (Lena Headey) and Constance Van Ness (Gillian Anderson).
  • Creator Kurt Sutter exited near the end of production as the season was reduced from a planned 10 episodes to seven, with Otto Bathurst and Rob Askins overseeing reshoots and completion.
  • Critics highlight strong performances and high production values, with opinions divided on narrative depth and pacing.
  • Though set on the Washington TerritoryOregon border, the production was shot largely in Alberta, including Calgary, Stoney Nakoda and Kananaskis, and has drawn comparisons to Yellowstone and Deadwood.