
The Son
Creator Brian McGreevy, Lee Shipman · Channel AMC · Starring Pierce Brosnan, Jacob Lofland, Zahn McClarnon
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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Episodes
- Episode 1: 1. First Son of TexasApril 8, 2017 · 45 min"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.
- Episode 2: 2. The Plum TreeApril 8, 2017 · 45 minYoung 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.
- Episode 3: 3. Second EmpireApril 15, 2017 · 45 minYoung 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.
- Episode 4: 4. Death SongApril 22, 2017 · 45 minYoung Eli faces a test of survival; the McCulloughs enact a dangerous plan to take the fight to their enemy.
- Episode 5: 5. No PrisonersApril 29, 2017 · 45 minAn enemy forces Young Eli to question his loyalties in 1849. In 1915, the McCulloughs' past comes back to haunt them with deadly results.
- Episode 6: 6. The Buffalo HunterMay 6, 2017 · 45 minYoung Eli makes a choice with dangerous consequences in 1849. In 1915, the McCulloughs deal with a tragedy while Jeannie seeks to save the family.
Show 4 more episodes
- Episode 7: 7. Marriage BondMay 13, 2017 · 45 minYoung Eli must navigate tribal politics; a crisis forces Pete and Sally into a decision that will change the family.
- Episode 8: 8. Honey HuntMay 20, 2017 · 45 minPrairie 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.
- Episode 9: 9. The ProphecyJune 3, 2017 · 45 minYoung 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.
- Episode 10: 10. ScalpsJune 10, 2017 · 45 minThe 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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Credits
- Pierce BrosnanEli McCullough · 20 episodes
- Jacob LoflandYoung Eli McCullough · 20 episodes
- Zahn McClarnonToshaway · 20 episodes
- Carlos BardemPedro García · 20 episodes
- James ParksNiles Gilbert · 20 episodes
- Sydney LucasJeannie McCullough · 20 episodes
- Brian McGreevyCreator
- Lee ShipmanCreator
Film and series details
- EPISODE LENGTH
- 45 minutes
- FIRST AIRED
- April 8, 2017
- LAST AIRED
- June 29, 2019
- PRODUCTION COMPANIES
- Mad Hatter Entertainment, AMC Studios
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