The Abandons (PILOT)

The Abandons is Netflix’s new Western, created by Sons of Anarchy showrunner Kurt Sutter and set in the 1850s Washington Territory, where devout rancher Fiona Nolan (Lena Headey) and ruthless mine owner Constance Van Ness (Gillian Anderson) collide over land, power, and the fate of their families. On the podcast, we discuss the 50-minute pilot, from the cattle wildfire to the Romeo-and-Juliet love story. We also talk Sutter’s exit from the show, the rumored extra-long “Sutter cut” of the premiere, and how his usual strengths and bad habits show up here. Tune in to hear our comparisons, rating, and trivia. Welcome to Today’s Episode!