The Abandons is redefining the Western genre — this time, it’s the mothers who rule the frontier. The gripping trailer for Netflix’s upcoming drama teases a fierce showdown between two powerful matriarchs, Constance Van Ness (Gillian Anderson) and Fiona Nolan (Lena Headey), whose feud threatens to set the Washington Territory ablaze.
Constance, a widowed businesswoman with sharp instincts and an iron will, has built an empire from her late husband’s mining fortune. But her ambitions don’t stop there — she’s now set her sights on Jasper Hollow, a rich stretch of land belonging to Fiona and her adopted family, known collectively as The Abandons. This unconventional clan — made up of orphans and outcasts including Elias (Nick Robinson), Dahlia Teller (Diana Silvers), Albert Mason (Lamar Johnson), and Lilla Belle (Natalia Del Riego) — refuse to give up their home without a fight.
“My family are five abandoned souls, now kin. God gave us this home, and only God can take it away,” Fiona declares in the trailer. But Constance, driven by greed and control, refuses to bow to any higher power — not even God. What follows is an explosive power struggle marked by betrayal, violence, and an unrelenting fight for survival.
Adding another layer of tension, Elias begins a forbidden romance with Constance’s daughter, Trisha (Aisling Franciosi), despite her brother Garret (Lucas Till) warning that “this flirtation ends badly for everyone.” As their connection deepens, so does the danger — both for the lovers and their feuding families.
Created by Kurt Sutter, The Abandons promises an emotional and action-packed saga of loyalty, vengeance, and survival on the rugged frontier. The series premieres on Netflix on December 4, bringing viewers a thrilling new take on the classic Western.
