Godless (2017)

BingeNext's take

If you’re into Western dramas that mix tense showdowns with strong character moments, Godless is a great pick. The story centers on a quiet town run mostly by women after a ruthless outlaw comes looking for a former gang member hiding there. With just one season and seven episodes, it’s a compact watch that feels intense and gripping without dragging. The cast, including Jack O’Connell and Michelle Dockery, brings a lot of depth to their roles, making the town’s struggles feel real and personal. It’s perfect if you liked shows like Yellowstone or Deadwood and want something that captures the harshness of the West but also focuses on the people trying to survive in it. Watching Godless feels like stepping into a rugged world where every choice counts, and the tension keeps you hooked until the very end.

Synopsis

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.

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Where to watch

Stream (US)

• Watch on Netflix

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Cast

• Jack O'Connell as Roy Goode
• Michelle Dockery as Alice Fletcher
• Scoot McNairy as Bill McNue
• Merritt Wever as Mary Agnes
• Thomas Brodie-Sangster as Whitey Winn
• Tantoo Cardinal as Iyovi
• Kim Coates as Ed Logan
• Sam Waterston as Marshall John Cook
• Jeff Daniels as Frank Griffin
• Samantha Soule as Charlotte Temple

If you liked Godless, try

• Yellowstone
• Animal Kingdom
• Justified
• Longmire
• 1923
• Hell on Wheels
• Deadwood
• Dying for Sex