The Abandons release date, cast details, where to watch, and other latest updates so far

Netflix will release the Western action-drama series The Abandons on December 4, 2025. The series is set in the lawless Washington Territory in 1854 and follows the lives of two very different families whose fates become dangerously entangled.

The first is the well-to-do and extremely powerful Van Ness family, headed by the cunning and unyielding matriarch Constance Van Ness. The second family is comprised of orphans and outcasts, who form a semi-functional familial unit, and are being looked after by the determined and caring Fiona Nolan.

The Van Ness and the Abandons families collide due to two separate crimes: one hidden and the other a crime of passion, which ultimately leads to a dispute over a parcel of land containing a wealth of silver.

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Exact release date for The Abandons, and how many episodes will there be in the series

A still from the trailer (Image via Netflix)

The Abandons will air exclusively on Netflix on December 4, 2025. Subscribers can stream the entire season on the same date across all territories. However, the exact release time hasn't been revealed.

Netflix is expected to release 10 episodes that focus on the growing conflict between Fiona's adopted family, comprised of underprivileged individuals, and the wealthy Van Ness dynasty. The entire season will be made available all at once, rather than in parts, allowing viewers to binge-watch all 10 episodes after its release.

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Where to watch The Abandons? Streaming details and more

Netflix is the official streaming platform for The Abandons. For the viewers who are yet to subscribe to Netflix, there are several plans to consider.

A standard (with ads) plan offers limited HD-quality content for $7.99/month. For unlimited HD content, a standard (ad-free) plan is available for $17.99/month. For 4K ultra HD quality, ad-free streaming, users can opt for a premium plan of $24.99/month. Interested users can also check other services offered under each plan.

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All cast members in The Abandons and their characters in the series

Gillian Anderson plays Constance Van Ness in the series (Image via Getty)

The drama introduces a new approach to the Western genre by creating an entirely new world with a diverse group of characters driven by loyalty and rivalry, all of which play a pivotal role in advancing the story. From Lena Headey to Gillian Anderson, here is a list of characters who are set to feature in the series:

• Lena Headey as Fiona Nolan
• Gillian Anderson as Constance Van Ness
• Nick Robinson as Elias Teller
• Diana Silvers as Dahlia Teller
• Lucas Till as Garret Van Ness
• Aisling Franciosi as Trisha Van Ness
• Lamar Johnson as Albert Mason
• Natalia del Riego as Lilla Belle
• Patton Oswalt as Mayor Nibley
• Michael Greyeyes as Jack Cree
• Clayton Cardenas as Quentin Serra
• Ryan Hurst

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What to expect from The Abandons

The official synopsis for the series reads:

"In 1850s Washington, two families led by powerful matriarchs — one wealthy, one poor but deeply loyal — battle for supremacy on the lawless frontier."

The series is set in the Washington Territory in 1854, revolving around two families that are polar opposites. The Van Ness family, led by Constance Van Ness, possesses considerable wealth and influence. The Abandons consists of orphans and outcasts, who are guarded by a woman named Fiona Nolan.

Their lives become intertwined through two separate crimes committed by the other: one is the hidden secret of a buried crime, and the second is the existence of a forbidden love affair between the two families. The final piece is the conflict over a tract of land containing veins of silver.

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The Abandons is set to premiere on Netflix on December 4, 2025.