The new Netflix show The Abandons has many viewers searching for more after a sudden season finale. People want to know if there is an Episode 8 to continue the story. The answer is no—the show’s first season contains only seven episodes, all released on December 4, 2025. The abrupt ending to Episode 7, which leaves the main characters in grave danger, has led to the confusion and high demand for another episode.
The Western drama stars Lena Headey as Fiona Nolan and Gillian Anderson as Constance Van Ness, two mothers leading very different families in the 1850s frontier town of Angel’s Ridge. Their bitter fight over land and family honor ends with a massive fire and a final image that does not provide clear answers. With no immediate resolution, the show’s future now depends on Netflix deciding to make a second season.
Why People Think There Is an Episode 8
The belief that an eighth episode exists comes from two main sources: the show’s original plan and the way the first season ends.
Originally, Netflix ordered 10 episodes for the show. It is not clear why the order was shortened to seven. Behind-the-scenes changes occurred, including the departure of creator Kurt Sutter in October 2024 before filming finished. Other producers finished the season, but the episode count was reduced.
More directly, the final episode concludes on a major, unresolved cliffhanger. The story does not feel complete, with every major conflict still open. This lack of an ending makes it seem like more story is coming right away, leading fans to expect an Episode 8 that was never produced.
What Happens in The Abandons Season Finale
The seventh episode, titled “This Was Meant to Be My Peace,” brings the season-long conflict to a violent peak. The feud between the wealthy Constance Van Ness and the rugged outsider Fiona Nolan turns into all-out war.
Constance discovers that Fiona’s family killed her son, Willem. In revenge, she kidnaps and tortures Fiona’s daughter, Dahlia. Fiona and her adopted family, known as the Abandons, attack the Van Ness estate to save Dahlia. They set the mansion on fire.
The two matriarchs then confront each other inside the burning home. As the fight rages, the building collapses around them. The final shot shows a single silhouette walking out of the flames, but it is impossible to tell if it is Fiona or Constance. The screen cuts to black, leaving their fates—and the fate of the town—completely unknown.
Key Questions Left Unanswered
The finale leaves every story thread hanging. Here are the biggest questions viewers have:
- Who survived the fire? The identity of the person leaving the burning house is the show’s biggest mystery. Executive producer Chris Keyser would not give an answer, saying, “Clearly, one person survives, maybe two people survive… all of those things are up in the air”.
- What happens to the star-crossed lovers? The romance between Constance’s daughter, Trisha, and Fiona’s son, Elias, seems to end when Trisha learns Elias helped cover up her brother’s death.
- Will the Van Ness empire fall? The attack destroys Constance’s home, her secret militia, and her control over the town. It is unclear if her power is broken forever.
- How is Dahlia changed? After enduring a traumatic attack and kidnapping, Dahlia shows a new, steely strength by the finale. Her future path is uncertain.
Official Episode List and Release Details
The Abandons Season 1 consists of the following seven episodes, all available to stream globally on Netflix as of December 4, 2025:
| Ep. | Episode Title | Release Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Orphans | December 4, 2025 |
| 2 | The Hunt | December 4, 2025 |
| 3 | Triage | December 4, 2025 |
| 4 | Motherly Purpose | December 4, 2025 |
| 5 | The Joaquins | December 4, 2025 |
| 6 | Piety and Rage | December 4, 2025 |
| 7 | This Was Meant to Be My Peace | December 4, 2025 |
Major entertainment sites like IMDb and Netflix’s own guide confirm there are only seven episodes. Some other TV listing websites may show placeholder entries for Episodes 8, 9, and 10, but these are not actual produced episodes and contain no story content.
Will There Be a Season 2?
As of now, Netflix has not announced a decision on Season 2. The show’s creator has left, and all storylines are designed to continue, but the choice to renew rests with Netflix.
The show performed well, reaching No. 3 on Netflix’s U.S. Top 10 chart shortly after its release. This strong viewership is a positive sign for a potential second season. If the show is renewed, Season 2 would be the only way to resolve the cliffhanger and reveal who walked out of the fire.
“They both want to do the same thing,” executive producer Chris Keyser said about the two leads. “They want to protect their families… Obviously, they have different resources and different positions in the world, but the way they approach the world is so clearly starkly contrasting”.
For viewers wanting more, the only current option is to rewatch the existing seven episodes and hope for a renewal announcement from Netflix in the coming months.
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