The Son

The Son

Canceled First aired 08/Apr/2017 United States English 2 season(s) 20 episode(s)
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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.
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Season 2 · Season 2
10 episode(s) · Air date: 27/Apr/2019
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S2E10
Legend
Air date: 29/Jun/2019 · Time: 21:00 · Runtime: 45 min
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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.

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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.

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S2E9
The Bear
Air date: 22/Jun/2019 · Time: 21:00 · Runtime: 45 min
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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.

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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.

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S2E8
All Their Guilty Stains
Air date: 15/Jun/2019 · Time: 21:00 · Runtime: 45 min
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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.

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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.

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S2E5
Hot Oil
Air date: 25/May/2019 · Time: 21:00 · Runtime: 45 min
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In 1852, Young Eli is forced hide a deadly secret; in 1916, Maria's return brings devastating consequences for the McCullough's oil business.

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

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S2E4
Scalped a Dog
Air date: 18/May/2019 · Time: 21:00 · Runtime: 45 min
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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.

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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.

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S2E3
The Blind Tiger
Air date: 11/May/2019 · Time: 21:00 · Runtime: 45 min
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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.

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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.

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Ten Dollars and a Plucked Goose
Air date: 04/May/2019 · Time: 21:00 · Runtime: 45 min
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After a devastating attack, Young Eli must help the Comanches regroup in 1852; in 1915, Pete's return causes fractures in the McCullough family.

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

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S2E1
Numunuu
Air date: 27/Apr/2019 · Time: 21:00 · Runtime: 45 min
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Young Eli leads a daring Comanche raid into Mexico in 1852; in 1915, the McCullough family confronts a threat to their growing oil business.

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

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Season 1 · Season 1
10 episode(s) · Air date: 08/Apr/2017
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S1E10
Scalps
Air date: 10/Jun/2017 · Time: 21:00 · Runtime: 45 min
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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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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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S1E9
The Prophecy
Air date: 03/Jun/2017 · Time: 21:00 · Runtime: 45 min
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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.

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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.

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S1E8
Honey Hunt
Air date: 20/May/2017 · Time: 21:00 · Runtime: 45 min
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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.

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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.

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S1E6
The Buffalo Hunter
Air date: 06/May/2017 · Time: 21:00 · Runtime: 45 min
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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.

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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.

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S1E5
No Prisoners
Air date: 29/Apr/2017 · Time: 21:00 · Runtime: 45 min
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An enemy forces Young Eli to question his loyalties in 1849. In 1915, the McCulloughs' past comes back to haunt them with deadly results.

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

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S1E3
Second Empire
Air date: 15/Apr/2017 · Time: 21:00 · Runtime: 45 min
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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.

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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.

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The Plum Tree
Air date: 08/Apr/2017 · Time: 22:00 · Runtime: 45 min
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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.

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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.

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First Son of Texas
Air date: 08/Apr/2017 · Time: 21:00 · Runtime: 45 min
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"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.

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"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.

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Pierce Brosnan
Pierce Brosnan
Eli McCullough
Henry Garrett
Henry Garrett
Pete McCullough
Jacob Lofland
Jacob Lofland
Young Eli McCullough
Zahn McClarnon
Zahn McClarnon
Toshaway
Elizabeth Frances
Elizabeth Frances
Prairie Flower
Carlos Bardem
Carlos Bardem
Pedro García
Paola Nuñez
Paola Nuñez
Maria García
James Parks
James Parks
Niles Gilbert
Sydney Lucas
Sydney Lucas
Jeannie McCullough
Jess Weixler
Jess Weixler
Sally McCullough
David Wilson Barnes
David Wilson Barnes
Phineas McCullough
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Sean Alan Stone
Louis
Ryan Lee
Ryan Lee
James Greenhorn
Elizabeth Tabish
Elizabeth Tabish
Natalia McCullough
Thomas E. Sullivan
Thomas E. Sullivan
Judson Merril
Tommy G. Kendrick
Tommy G. Kendrick
Clarence Hartley
Tristan Riggs
Tristan Riggs
Party Child (uncredited)
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Dennis Allyn
Buffalo Hunter (uncredited)

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Yvonne Boudreaux
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Cary White
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Suzanne Stover
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Max Juren
Max Juren
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Catherine Adair
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Chelsey Fiske
Key Hair Stylist
Kevin Dowling
Kevin Dowling
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Chris G. Willingham
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Russell Scott
Casting
Sharon Bialy
Sharon Bialy
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Kate Amer
Production Supervisor
Nathan Barr
Nathan Barr
Original Music Composer

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