Set in the Washington Territory during 1854, 'The Abandons' is a drama series that explores the intertwining lives and conflicts of two distinct family groups. One family is characterized by wealth and blood ties, the other a makeshift family of orphans and outcasts united by bonds of love and survival. Their destinies converge due to two crimes, a hidden secret, a star-crossed romance, and a coveted piece of land rich with silver. This narrative backdrop sets the stage to examine themes of social inequality and justice on the American frontier.