The Abandons
Seen it?2025 | 1 seasons | Drama, Western
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
People are still talking about it, but a small audience and middling reviews (30% on Rotten Tomatoes) held it back. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who loves a strong character drama. If you loved Deadwood or 1923, start here.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- One season: easy to finish in a weekend or two.
- What might put you off
- Rated TV-MA: meant for adults.
- It was cancelled, so the story may not get a proper ending.
In 1850s Washington, two families led by powerful matriarchs — one wealthy, one poor but deeply loyal — battle for supremacy on the lawless frontier.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsBelow par
30% on Rotten Tomatoes, 43 on Metacritic
- AudiencesBelow par
5.9 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerWeak
Limited series that reached a small audience so far
- Buzz & cultural impactVery strong
About 1.2 million people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Created by Kurt Sutter
- Lena HeadeyFiona Nolan
- Gillian AndersonConstance Van Ness
- Nick RobinsonElias Teller
- Diana SilversDahlia Teller
- Aisling FranciosiTrisha Van Ness
- Lucas TillGarret Van Ness
- Lamar JohnsonAlbert Mason
- Natalia del RiegoLilla Bell