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The Son
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.
- Created by:
- Brian McGreevy, Lee Shipman, Philipp Meyer
- Cast:
- Pierce Brosnan, Jacob Lofland, Zahn McClarnon, Carlos Bardem
- Language:
- English
- Network:
- AMC
Episode guide
Seasons
Season 1
Episodes
E01
Episode 1
★ 6.4First Son of Texas
2017-04-08 · 45m"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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E02
Episode 2
★ 8.1The Plum Tree
2017-04-08 · 45mYoung 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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E03
Episode 3
★ 8.1Second Empire
2017-04-15 · 45mYoung 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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E04
Episode 4
★ 8.0Death Song
2017-04-22 · 45mYoung Eli faces a test of survival; the McCulloughs enact a dangerous plan to take the fight to their enemy.
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E05
Episode 5
★ 8.3No Prisoners
2017-04-29 · 45mAn 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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E06
Episode 6
★ 8.2The Buffalo Hunter
2017-05-06 · 45mYoung 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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E07
Episode 7
★ 7.3Marriage Bond
2017-05-13 · 45mYoung Eli must navigate tribal politics; a crisis forces Pete and Sally into a decision that will change the family.
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E08
Episode 8
★ 5.5Honey Hunt
2017-05-20 · 45mPrairie 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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E09
Episode 9
★ 7.7The Prophecy
2017-06-03 · 45mYoung 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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E10
Episode 10
★ 9.0Scalps
2017-06-10 · 45mThe 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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Pierce Brosnan
Eli McCullough
Jacob Lofland
Young Eli McCullough
Zahn McClarnon
Toshaway
Carlos Bardem
Pedro García
James Parks
Niles Gilbert
Sydney Lucas
Jeannie McCullough
Kathryn Prescott
Young Ingrid
