Fortunate Son
Fortunate Son
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Fortunate Son

5.0 / 10
2020
1 season
8 episodes
Drama

Spy drama set in the social and political chaos of 1968, inspired by a true story. Pursued into Canada by the FBI, the matriarch of an American activist family helps smuggle Vietnam war deserters and draft dodgers across the border. What she doesn't know is that one of the deserters is an agent of the CIA sent to spy on her.

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Seasons

  • Fortunate Son

    1.Fortunate Son

    08-01-202060m

    The lives of the Howard family are changed forever when Ruby helps a drug-addicted Vietnam war deserter escape to Canada. Travis Hunter has a troubled past and his presence reignit...

  • Chimes of Freedom

    2.Chimes of Freedom

    15-01-202060m

    The committee works to free the jailed peace protesters as Ralph and his new girlfriend, Destiny, take matters into their own hands.

  • All Along the Watch Tower

    3.All Along the Watch Tower

    22-01-202060m

    Travis helps a newly arrived deserter while Ruby tries to comfort a distraught Ralph.

  • Eve of Destruction

    4.Eve of Destruction

    29-01-202060m

    Ruby throws herself into the California primary campaign for Robert Kennedy; Travis is invited back to the Howard house.

  • For What Its Worth

    5.For What Its Worth

    05-02-202060m

    A brokenhearted Ruby makes a phone call she will regret; Travis is forced to choose which side he's on.

  • White Rabbit

    6.White Rabbit

    12-02-202060m
  • Ruby Tuesday

    7.Ruby Tuesday

    19-02-202060m
  • Suspicious Minds

    8.Suspicious Minds

    26-02-202060m

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