Godless (2017)
A gripping Netflix Western miniseries where a ruthless outlaw pursues a fugitive sheltering in a frontier town governed entirely by women.
Godless - Series Information
- Original Title: Godless
- First Air Year: 2017
- Last Air Year: 2017
- Created by: Scott Frank
- Type: TV Series
- Genres: Western, Drama
- Content Rating (US): TV-MA
- Number of Seasons: 1
- Number of Episodes: 7
- Status: Ended
- Original Language: English
- Spoken Languages: English
- First Air Date: November 22, 2017 (United States - TV-MA), November 22, 2017 (United Kingdom - 15), November 22, 2017 (Germany - 16), November 22, 2017 (France - 16), November 22, 2017 (Australia - MA 15+), November 22, 2017 (Brazil - 16), November 22, 2017 (Italy - VM14), November 22, 2017 (Spain - 16), November 22, 2017 (South Korea - 19)
- Networks: Netflix
- Production Companies: Casey Silver Productions, Flitcraft, Extension 765
- Production Countries: United States of America
- Alternative Titles: Безбожники (RU), 无神之地 (CN), کافر (IR)
Godless - Plot
A ruthless outlaw terrorizes the West in search of a former member of his gang, who's found a new life in a quiet town populated only by women.
Godless - Trailer
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Welcome to no man's land.
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Godless - Cast & Crew
Creator(s)
- Scott Frank
Main Cast
- Jack O'Connell
- Michelle Dockery
- Scoot McNairy
- Merritt Wever
- Thomas Brodie-Sangster
- Tantoo Cardinal
- Kim Coates
- Sam Waterston
- Jeff Daniels
- Samantha Soule
Writers
- Scott Frank
Executive Producers
- Scott Frank
- Casey Silver
- Steven Soderbergh
Godless - FAQs
What is Godless about?
Godless is a Netflix Western miniseries set in the 1880s American frontier. A dangerous outlaw named Frank Griffin hunts down Roy Goode, a former gang member who has taken refuge near La Belle, New Mexico — a mining town run almost entirely by widowed women after a catastrophic accident.
Who are the main actors in Godless?
Godless stars Jeff Daniels as the menacing outlaw Frank Griffin, Jack O'Connell as fugitive Roy Goode, and Michelle Dockery as rancher Alice Fletcher. The ensemble cast also includes Merritt Wever, Scoot McNairy, Thomas Brodie-Sangster, Sam Waterston, Kim Coates, Tantoo Cardinal, and Samantha Soule.
Is Godless worth watching?
Godless earned strong critical acclaim, holding a 96% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes. Critics praised its stunning cinematography, richly drawn characters, and subversive take on Western genre conventions. Audiences responded equally well, making it one of Netflix's most celebrated limited series of 2017.
Did Godless win any awards?
Yes. Godless received multiple Emmy Award nominations and won Outstanding Limited Series at the 2018 Primetime Emmy Awards. Merritt Wever won Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Limited Series, and the show also earned recognition for its direction, writing, and cinematography at various ceremonies.
Is Godless based on a true story?
Godless is not based on a specific true story. Creator Scott Frank drew inspiration from the history of the American West, including real accounts of mining disasters and frontier communities. The town of La Belle and its characters are fictional, though grounded in authentic 19th-century detail.
Where can you stream Godless online?
Godless is available to stream exclusively on Netflix, including via Netflix Standard with Ads. As a Netflix original miniseries, it remains part of the platform's library. Streaming availability may vary by region, so checking JustWatch is recommended for up-to-date options in your country.
Will there be a Season 2 of Godless?
No. Godless was conceived and produced as a self-contained limited series with a single season of seven episodes. Creator Scott Frank designed the story to have a definitive ending, and neither Netflix nor Frank has announced any plans to continue the series with a second season.
Who created and wrote Godless?
Godless was created, written, and directed by Scott Frank, known for his screenwriting work on films such as Out of Sight and Logan. The series was executive produced by Frank alongside Casey Silver and Steven Soderbergh, with Carlos Rafael Rivera composing the score.
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