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The Abandons Debuts on Netflix With Seven Episodes as Reviews Weigh Promise and Flaws

Early notices praise the leads while pointing to late creative changes that left the first season feeling compressed.

Overview

  • The female-led Western premiered December 4 on Netflix with all seven episodes released at once.
  • Gillian Anderson and Lena Headey anchor a 1850s frontier feud between two matriarchs and their families in the Washington–Oregon borderlands.
  • Creator Kurt Sutter reportedly left near the end of filming over creative disagreements, with Otto Bathurst and Rob Askins finishing the season.
  • The original 10-episode order was cut to seven after re-edits and budget decisions, a shift critics say contributes to uneven tone and pacing.
  • Reviews highlight strong performances, production design and location work in Alberta, with additional attention on a large ensemble including Lucas Till, Nick Robinson, Aisling Franciosi, Diana Silvers and Lamar Johnson.