: Located in the New Mexico Territory, La Belle is a mining town where most of the men died in a tragic mining accident. The women have taken over the town's operations and security. Key Characters Introduced
: A ruthless, one-armed outlaw and self-styled preacher. He is hunting Roy Goode and threatens to kill anyone who harbors him.
: The town's sheriff, who is struggling with failing eyesight and a reputation for cowardice. Critical Reception & Themes
: The sharp-shooting sister of the local sheriff and a leader among the women of La Belle.
: Roy Goode, wounded from a previous shootout with Griffin, arrives at a remote ranch outside La Belle. He is shot by the ranch's owner, Alice Fletcher, before she and her mother-in-law decide to nurse him back to health.
The premiere of the Netflix limited series Godless , titled serves as a stark, atmospheric introduction to a Western that blends classic tropes with a modern focus on gender and consequence. Set in 1884, the episode establishes the central conflict between a vengeful outlaw leader and his former protégé against the backdrop of a town populated almost entirely by women. Plot Overview & Major Incidents
: Griffin’s former protégé who stole the loot from their last robbery and shot Frank in the arm during his escape.