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The Son
The Son
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The Son

6.7 / 10
2017
2 seasons
20 episodes
Drama

The multigenerational epic follows two concurrent time periods: One, the story of young Eli McCullough after he is kidnapped and indoctrinated into a tribe of Comanches in 1849. The other, 60 years later, when we see a grown Eli struggle to maintain his family’s cattle empire during the turbulent Bandit Wars of South Texas. Based on Philipp Meyer’s acclaimed novel.

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Trailer

'Their Fortune Is Forged in Blood' Official Trailer

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Cast

Pierce Brosnan

Jacob Lofland

Zahn McClarnon

Carlos Bardem

James Parks

Sydney Lucas

Kathryn Prescott

Henry Garrett

Elizabeth Frances

Paola Nuñez

Jess Weixler

David Wilson Barnes

Seasons

  • First Son of Texas

    1.First Son of Texas

    6.3
    08-04-201745m

    "First Son of Texas" Eli McCullough must survive a frontier Comanche attack in 1849 and lead his family's empire through difficult times in 1915.

  • The Plum Tree

    2.The Plum Tree

    8.0
    08-04-201745m

    Young Eli must learn how to live among the Comanches in 1849. In 1915, Eli and Pete clash over how to respond to an unexpected attack on their home.

  • Second Empire

    3.Second Empire

    8.5
    15-04-201745m

    Young Eli trains as a warrior, but makes enemies in 1849. In 1915, Eli and Phineas struggle to help the family in Austin while Pete faces his demons.

  • Death Song

    4.Death Song

    8.3
    22-04-201745m

    Young Eli faces a test of survival; the McCulloughs enact a dangerous plan to take the fight to their enemy.

  • No Prisoners

    5.No Prisoners

    8.7
    29-04-201745m

    An enemy forces Young Eli to question his loyalties in 1849. In 1915, the McCulloughs' past comes back to haunt them with deadly results.

  • The Buffalo Hunter

    6.The Buffalo Hunter

    8.7
    06-05-201745m

    Young Eli makes a choice with dangerous consequences in 1849. In 1915, the McCulloughs deal with a tragedy while Jeannie seeks to save the family.

  • Marriage Bond

    7.Marriage Bond

    7.5
    13-05-201745m

    Young Eli must navigate tribal politics; a crisis forces Pete and Sally into a decision that will change the family.

  • Honey Hunt

    8.Honey Hunt

    7.0
    20-05-201745m

    Prairie Flower is torn between love and duty in 1849. In 1915, Pete grows closer to Maria while Eli brings Phineas in on a dangerous secret.

  • The Prophecy

    9.The Prophecy

    8.0
    03-06-201745m

    Young Eli is forced to trust a strange ally to survive in 1849. In 1915, Eli's past guides him to a choice that puts him at odds with Phineas.

  • Scalps

    10.Scalps

    9.0
    10-06-201745m

    The tribe faces an unexpected return in 1849. In 1915, Eli's plan for the future forces Pete into a life-or-death decision about his loyalties.

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