The Son
The Son
TV Series
6.7
2017 2 Seasons

The Son

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Storyline

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.

Episodes

Season 1

Season 1

10 Episodes Aired 2017

No overview available for this season.

First Son of Texas
45 min
E1

First Son of Texas

Apr 08, 2017

"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
45 min
E2

The Plum Tree

Apr 08, 2017

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
45 min
E3

Second Empire

Apr 15, 2017

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
45 min
E4

Death Song

Apr 22, 2017

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

No Prisoners
45 min
E5

No Prisoners

Apr 29, 2017

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
45 min
E6

The Buffalo Hunter

May 06, 2017

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
45 min
E7

Marriage Bond

May 13, 2017

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

Honey Hunt
45 min
E8

Honey Hunt

May 20, 2017

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
45 min
E9

The Prophecy

Jun 03, 2017

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
45 min
E10

Scalps

Jun 10, 2017

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.

Season 2

Season 2

10 Episodes Aired 2019

No overview available for this season.

Numunuu
45 min
E1

Numunuu

Apr 27, 2019

Young Eli leads a daring Comanche raid into Mexico in 1852; in 1915, the McCullough family confronts a threat to their growing oil business.

Ten Dollars and a Plucked Goose
45 min
E2

Ten Dollars and a Plucked Goose

May 04, 2019

After a devastating attack, Young Eli must help the Comanches regroup in 1852; in 1915, Pete's return causes fractures in the McCullough family.

The Blind Tiger
45 min
E3

The Blind Tiger

May 11, 2019

Young Eli's Comanches must survive a dangerous journey in 1852; in 1915, Eli and Pete are forced to work together to deal with a new enemy.

Scalped a Dog
45 min
E4

Scalped a Dog

May 18, 2019

A new danger reveals old wounds in Young Eli's tribe in 1852; in 1916, Eli and Phineas try to fight off Standard Oil as Maria Garcia returns.

Hot Oil
45 min
E5

Hot Oil

May 25, 2019

In 1852, Young Eli is forced hide a deadly secret; in 1916, Maria's return brings devastating consequences for the McCullough's oil business.

The Blue Light
45 min
E6

The Blue Light

Jun 01, 2019

In 1852, Young Eli must protect Ingrid; in 1916, a new attack from Standard Oil forces the McCullough family to come together.

Somebody Get a Shovel
45 min
E7

Somebody Get a Shovel

Jun 08, 2019

The Comanches go to war in 1852; in 1916, the McCulloughs' fight with Standard Oil reaches a breaking point; Eli takes a scalp.

All Their Guilty Stains
45 min
E8

All Their Guilty Stains

Jun 15, 2019

In 1852, Young Eli's Comanche band are forced to survive on their own; in 1916, the McCulloughs search for Maria; Jeannie discovers a devastating secret.

The Bear
45 min
E9

The Bear

Jun 22, 2019

In 1852, Young Eli's tribe encounters soldiers that make an unexpected offer; in 1916, Pete makes a decision that could tear the family apart.

Legend
45 min
E10

Legend

Jun 29, 2019

In 1852, Young Eli is forced into a life-changing decision; in 1916, Eli wages a final war with Standard Oil, forcing a confrontation with Pete.

Series Info

Status

Canceled

Seasons

2

Episodes

20

Language

en

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