"Despite the star power of Game of Thrones' Lena Headey as the lead protagonist and The X-Files' Gillian Anderson as her nemesis, The Abandons hasn't drummed up much fervor since its December 4 premiere on Netflix. On Rotten Tomatoes, the show has a bitter 23 percent critics' score. Lest you think TV critics don't know a good thing when they see it, the audience rating isn't so hot either, with just 48 percent of users scoring it positively."
"As is typical for most new Netflix shows, the streamer is surely evaluating the show's performance in its opening few weeks to determine if renewal is a worthwhile endeavor. In interviews with TV Insider, the cast of The Abandons shared optimism for a second season. Lena Headey gave a simple "yes" when asked if she'd like to return. Co-star Gillian Anderson said as well, "I don't think there will be [a season 2] until we know what the response is.""
The Abandons is a Netflix Western set in 1850s Oregon that follows an Irish immigrant and four adopted orphans who stand against affluent European aristocrats who acquired her home. The series was created by Kurt Sutter and aims for fans of gritty contemporary Westerns. Lena Headey stars as the lead protagonist and Gillian Anderson plays her nemesis. Critical reception has been poor, with a 23 percent critics' score on Rotten Tomatoes and a 48 percent audience approval rating. The series premiered December 4 and has generated limited enthusiasm. Netflix has not renewed the series for season 2, and the cast has expressed optimism pending audience response.
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