Netflix’s December lineup is packed with major new releases, but one upcoming series is generating unexpected buzz not for what it is, but for what it might secretly be. The Abandons, a gritty Western action drama from Sons of Anarchy creator Kurt Sutter, are shaping up to be far more than just another Old West saga. With character names, themes, and outlaw conflicts that mirror those of SAMCRO, viewers are wondering if Netflix is quietly releasing a long-rumored Sons of Anarchy prequel.
Let’s break down how this new Netflix original could tie directly into the Teller family legacy.
The Abandons: Sons of Anarchy’s Creator Returns With a New Outlaw Epic
Kurt Sutter first rocked television in 2008 with Sons of Anarchy, the biker-crime drama that ultimately became one of FX’s biggest series. Now, Sutter makes his Netflix debut with The Abandons, a Western series set in the 1850s that centers on outlaw factions battling for power in the Old West.
At the heart of the story is Fiona Nolan (Lena Headey), an Irish immigrant who builds her family by adopting four orphans. Their peaceful life is shattered when they clash with the wealthy and ruthless Van Ness family, led by Constance Van Ness (Gillian Anderson), who wants to seize Fiona’s land in Oregon.
While production hit turbulence after Sutter left the show shortly before filming wrapped, the series still completed production under new leadership, and the result may be one of Netflix’s most surprising releases of the year.
The Sons of Anarchy Connection: Meet The Abandons’ Tellers
Here’s where things get interesting.
Among the cast are two characters named Elias Teller (Nick Robinson) and Dahlia Teller (Diana Silvers). Fans immediately noticed the surname, the same as J.T. and Jax Teller, the iconic father-son duo at the center of Sons of Anarchy.
Their exact roles are still under wraps, but the possibilities are intriguing:
🔥 Are These the Original Tellers?
The Abandons are set in the 1850s, long before SAMCRO, before Charming, and before the motorcycle club era. That opens the door for the Tellers depicted here to be the earliest ancestors of J.T. and Jax.
🔥 Continuing the Teller Outlaw Legacy
If Elias and Dahlia are outlaws, as early information suggests, they may embody the same protective, morally complex outlaw spirit that defines the Tellers in Sons of Anarchy. This could establish the Teller line as generations-deep defenders of their communities.
🔥 A Direct Influence on J.T.?
The original Teller patriarchs might be a source of inspiration for John Teller, Jax’s father, who founded SAMCRO with hopes of creating a brotherhood that protected their town, similar to what an outlaw family might have done in the Old West.
🔥 And Don’t Forget: Opie’s Actor Is Also in the Cast
Ryan Hurst who played Opie, Jax’s best friend and one of the most beloved characters in Sons of Anarchy also appears in The Abandons. Coincidence? Maybe. But the connection is too strong for fans to ignore.
Is It Really a Secret Prequel?
Netflix hasn’t marketed the show as a prequel. But the clues line up:
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Same creator
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Characters named Teller
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Outlaw group conflicts central to the story
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Echoes of SAMCRO’s themes
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A shared focus on loyalty, community defense, and family legacy
Even if The Abandons doesn’t explicitly tie into SOA canon, it may serve as a spiritual prequel, showing how the Teller legacy of rebellion and loyalty began long before motorcycles ever hit the road.
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