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The Son

The Son
★ 6.6/10•2017•45m•TV-14•Drama
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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.

StatusCanceled
Runtime45m
LanguageEN
First Air DateApr 8, 2017

Episodes

Episode 1 - First Son of TexasE145m

First Son of Texas

"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.

Apr 8, 2017

Episode 2 - The Plum TreeE245m

The Plum Tree

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.

Apr 8, 2017

Episode 3 - Second EmpireE345m

Second Empire

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.

Apr 15, 2017

Episode 4 - Death SongE445m

Death Song

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

Apr 22, 2017

Episode 5 - No PrisonersE545m

No Prisoners

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

Apr 29, 2017

Episode 6 - The Buffalo HunterE645m

The Buffalo Hunter

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.

May 6, 2017

Episode 7 - Marriage BondE745m

Marriage Bond

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

May 13, 2017

Episode 8 - Honey HuntE845m

Honey Hunt

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.

May 20, 2017

Episode 9 - The ProphecyE945m

The Prophecy

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.

Jun 3, 2017

Episode 10 - ScalpsE1045m

Scalps

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.

Jun 10, 2017

Actors

Pierce Brosnan

Pierce Brosnan

Eli McCullough

Jacob Lofland

Jacob Lofland

Young Eli McCullough

Zahn McClarnon

Zahn McClarnon

Toshaway

Carlos Bardem

Carlos Bardem

Pedro García

James Parks

James Parks

Niles Gilbert

Sydney Lucas

Sydney Lucas

Jeannie McCullough

Kathryn Prescott

Kathryn Prescott

Young Ingrid

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