Series synopsis
MotherFatherSon is a British drama television series that premiered on BBC Two on March 6, 2019. It ended on April 24, 2019. It was created by Tom Rob Smith. It stars Richard Gere, Billy Howle, Helen McCrory and Niamh Algar.
Max is a charismatic self-made American businessman with media outlets in London and around the world. When the self-destructive lifestyle of his 30 year-old son, Caden, spirals out of control, the devastating consequences threaten the future of the family, its empire, and a country on the brink of change.
Premise
Max is a charismatic self-made American businessman with media outlets in London and around the world. When the self-destructive lifestyle of his 30 year-old son, Caden, spirals out of control, the devastating consequences threaten the future of the family, its empire, and a country on the brink of change.
Premise: Every family has its secrets. This one has the secrets of the nation.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Richard Gere as Max Finch
- Billy Howle as Caden Finch
- Helen McCrory as Kathryn Villiers
- Niamh Algar as Orla Green
- Rachel Sophia-Anthony as Poverty Campaigner
Guest cast
- Orton O'Brien as Caden (Aged 10-12) / 10-year-old Caden
- Samuel Leakey as 7-Year Old Caden
- Harriet Turnbull as Lorna Howard
- Terry Haywood as Brave Kitchen Worker
- Paul Ready as Nick Caplan
- Pippa Bennett-Warner as Lauren Elgood
- Sinéad Cusack as Maggie Barns
- Katrine De Candole as Sophie White
- Rudi Goodman as Roland Howard
- Jessica Gunning as Pam
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 8 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 8 | March 6, 2019 | April 24, 2019 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 A fractured family at the heart of politics and power is pulled together under catastrophic circumstances. |
March 6, 2019 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 With their son Caden fighting for his life in the hospital, the episode explores the story of Max and Kathryn's relationship, and their battles for control over the future of their son. Meanwhile, beneath the sheen of respectability, terrible secrets are waiting to be unleashed that could threaten Max's empire. |
March 13, 2019 |
| 3 |
Episode 3 Kathryn dedicates herself full time to her son’s rehabilitation. As Caden painstakingly relearns basic skills, growing up for a second time, he falls for a brilliant and damaged military intelligence agent, Orla. Meanwhile, Max’s enemies are beginning to circle, sensing that his British media empire may be weakening. |
March 20, 2019 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | BBC Two |
|---|---|
| First aired | March 6, 2019 |
| Last aired | April 24, 2019 |
| Runtime | 60 minutes |
| Status | ended |
| Schedule | Wednesday at 21:00:00 |