Overview
- The series premiered on December 4 with seven episodes and quickly placed in Netflix’s top three most‑viewed titles.
- Critical reception has been poor, with a 23% Rotten Tomatoes critics score and a 48% audience rating reported after launch.
- The season ends on a deliberate cliffhanger that cast and producers say was planned, and Netflix is evaluating performance before any renewal.
- Creator Kurt Sutter exited late in production over creative differences, the original 10‑episode order was reduced to seven, and reshoots were overseen by other producers.
- Lena Headey and Gillian Anderson lead the female‑driven Western, which features an original score by composer Jeff Danna.