Godless was a limited series on Netflix and concluded after its initial run. It was not renewed for additional seasons.
Godless, which premiered on Netflix in November 2017, is a seven-episode Western drama series created by Scott Frank. The show, set in the 1880s, tells the story of La Belle, a New Mexico town mysteriously made up almost entirely of women after a mining accident kills most of the male population. The series focuses on the arrival of Roy Goode (played by Jack O’Connell), a charming outlaw on the run from his menacing mentor Frank Griffin (Jeff Daniels).
The series was conceived as a limited series, which means it was designed to tell a complete story across its seven episodes. This format allowed for a focused narrative with a clear beginning, middle, and end, without the intention of extending into multiple seasons. Godless received critical acclaim for its storytelling, performances, and cinematography. It also garnered several award nominations, including Emmys, with Jeff Daniels winning for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Limited Series or Movie and Merritt Wever winning for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Limited Series or Movie.
Since Godless was always intended to be a self-contained story, there were no plans for a second season, and the series remains a stand-alone piece in Netflix’s content library. Fans of the show appreciate it for its complete narrative arc and its contribution to the Western genre within the television landscape.
