Netflix has released the first official trailer for The Abandons, a new Western drama created by Kurt Sutter and starring Lena Headey and Gillian Anderson as rival matriarchs. The series premieres on December 4, 2025, and explores themes of wealth, family, and frontier justice in 1854 Washington Territory. Additional cast members include Nick Robinson, Diana Silvers, and Lucas Till.
Overview
The Abandons is a gripping Western drama set in the 1850s, created by Kurt Sutter, known for Sons of Anarchy. It centers on two contrasting families in Washington Territory: one of inherited wealth and privilege, the other a makeshift group of orphans and outcasts united by survival. The story intertwines their lives through crimes, a dark secret, forbidden romance, and a contested piece of land rich with silver, reflecting broader American tensions between the powerful and the marginalized.
Lena Headey, famous for her role as Cersei Lannister in Game of Thrones, plays Fiona Nolan, while Gillian Anderson, iconic as Dana Scully in The X-Files, portrays Constance Van Ness. The official synopsis describes their collision as "echoing the American struggle of the haves and have-nots, in a place just beyond the reach of justice."
Cast and Production
The ensemble cast features Nick Robinson (Love, Simon), Diana Silvers (Space Force), Lamar Johnson (The Last of Us), Natalia del Riego (NCIS: Los Angeles), and Lucas Till (MacGyver), among others. Sutter also serves as an executive producer, bringing his signature intensity to the project.
Release Details
The series drops exclusively on Netflix on Thursday, December 4, 2025. The trailer, now available on the platform, offers a first look at the dueling matriarchs and the harsh frontier setting. Netflix Tudum provides additional first-look photos to build anticipation for the premiere.