The Abandons vs The Madison
The Madison has the higher audience score (8.8/10 against 4.9/10 for The Abandons). The Abandons is the older of the two (2025 against 2026). Both are drama, western shows, so they suit a similar mood.
The Abandons
The Madison| The Abandons | The Madison | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 4.9/10 | ★ 8.8/10 |
| Year | 2025 | 2026 |
| Seasons | 1 | 1 |
| Genres | Drama, Western | Drama, Western |
| Country | – | – |
| Creator / director | Emmy Grinwis, Kurt Sutter | – |
| Main cast | Lena Headey, Gillian Anderson, Lucas Till, Aisling Franciosi, Diana Silvers | Matthew Fox, Kurt Russell, Beau Garrett, Michelle Pfeiffer, Kevin Zegers |
Synopsis
The Abandons
In 1850s Washington, two families led by powerful matriarchs — one wealthy, one poor but deeply loyal — battle for supremacy on the lawless frontier.
The Madison
The Clyburns uproot their comfortable New York City lives to the wild, untamed beauty of Montana's Madison River Valley on a search for connection.
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