Netflix’s New Western: The Abandons
Netflix is exciting Western enthusiasts with the trailer for The Abandons, featuring Gillian Anderson. This new series draws from the popularity of Taylor Sheridan’s renowned Westerns like Yellowstone, 1923, and 1883, tapping into the growing audience for gripping, action-packed Western dramas.
Release and Setting
The show, premiering on December 4, was filmed on location in Calgary to ensure an authentic Western atmosphere. It is set in the wild Washington Territory in 1854, portraying a raw and untamed frontier landscape.
Main Characters and Conflict
The story centers on the escalating feud between two formidable women:
- Fiona Nolan (played by Lena Headey, known from Game of Thrones)
- Constance Van Ness (portrayed by Gillian Anderson of The X-Files)
Both women represent starkly different social worlds. Constance rules Angel Ridge as a faith-driven matriarch of a wealthy, silver-rich dynasty wielding power and influence. Meanwhile, Fiona leads a found family of orphans and drifters on the edges of a harsh and unforgiving land.
A Struggle Over Land and Power
As both claim ownership over the same land, their rivalry sparks a fierce conflict destined to transform the frontier forever.
"God gave us this home," says Headey’s character in the trailer, "Only God can take it away."
Author’s Summary
The Abandons promises a compelling and authentic Western drama, showcasing a fierce female rivalry set against the raw backdrop of the 1854 Washington Territory.
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