From Collider · Samuel Wyatt Haines · · 1m 30s
Netflix Releases Godless: Best Western TV Show
Netflix's 2017 Western series Godless redefined the genre with Jeff Daniels and Michelle Dockery's powerful performances.
In brief
Netflix's 2017 Western series Godless redefined the genre with Jeff Daniels and Michelle Dockery's powerful performances. Netflix's 2017 Western series Godless became the best Western TV show with its strong female leads and intense storytelling. Originally reported by Collider.
Godless Premieres on Netflix
Godless premiered on Netflix in November 2017 to wide praise from critics and audiences.
Frank Griffin's Revenge Quest
Frank Griffin (Jeff Daniels) hunts for his former pseudo-son Roy Goode after a mining accident devastates La Belle.
La Belle's Women-Centered Town
La Belle is populated almost entirely by women after a mining accident, with a sheriff, deputy, and elders.
Alice Fletcher's Redemption
Alice Fletcher (Michelle Dockery) guides Roy Goode toward redemption while facing Frank Griffin's threats.
Merritt Wever's Mary Agnes
Mary Agnes (Merritt Wever) steps into leadership after La Belle's tragedy, balancing duty and personal exploration.
The Score's Emotional Impact
Carlos Rafael Rivera's score enhances the show's emotional journey with changing intensity and instrumentation.
Jeff Daniels as Frank Griffin
Jeff Daniels delivers a commanding performance as the menacing outlaw Frank Griffin.
Michelle Dockery's Alice Fletcher
Michelle Dockery portrays Alice Fletcher with delicate strength, balancing motherhood and leadership.
Godless as a Western Evolution
Godless redefines Western storytelling with its strong female leads and modern sensibilities.
Taylor Sheridan's Influence
Taylor Sheridan's universe of shows emphasizes power, loyalty, and survival in harsh environments.
Godless' Legacy
Godless is currently streaming on Netflix in the U.S. as a TV-MA Western drama.
The key point
Netflix's 2017 Western series Godless became the best Western TV show with its strong female leads and intense storytelling.
