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COLLECTION · Series · 2020

Fortunate Son

Spy drama set in the social and political chaos of 1968, inspired by a true story. Pursued into Canada by the FBI, the matriarch of an American activist family helps smuggle Vietnam war deserters and draft dodgers across the border. What she doesn't know is that one of the deserters is an agent of the CIA sent to spy on her.

Source: TMDB
* 5.0 (3)DramaCanada
Directors
Stefan Schwartz · Ken Girotti
Creators
Andrew Wreggitt
Countries
Canada
Studios
CBC Television · SEVEN24 Films · Lark Productions · CBC · NBCUniversal International Studios
Runtime
60 min/ep
Age rating
TV-PG
Release
08/01/2020
Score
5.0 / 10 (3)
Where to watch
With ads
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Seasons and episodes
Season 1
8 episodes · 2020
Fortunate Son
Episode 1. Fortunate Son
2020-01-08 · 60 min

The lives of the Howard family are changed forever when Ruby helps a drug-addicted Vietnam war deserter escape to Canada. Travis Hunter has a troubled past and his presence reignites tensions.

Chimes of Freedom
Episode 2. Chimes of Freedom
2020-01-15 · 60 min

The committee works to free the jailed peace protesters as Ralph and his new girlfriend, Destiny, take matters into their own hands.

All Along the Watch Tower
Episode 3. All Along the Watch Tower
2020-01-22 · 60 min

Travis helps a newly arrived deserter while Ruby tries to comfort a distraught Ralph.

Eve of Destruction
Episode 4. Eve of Destruction
2020-01-29 · 60 min

Ruby throws herself into the California primary campaign for Robert Kennedy; Travis is invited back to the Howard house.

For What Its Worth
Episode 5. For What Its Worth
2020-02-05 · 60 min

A brokenhearted Ruby makes a phone call she will regret; Travis is forced to choose which side he's on.

White Rabbit
Episode 6. White Rabbit
2020-02-12 · 60 min

No synopsis

Ruby Tuesday
Episode 7. Ruby Tuesday
2020-02-19 · 60 min

No synopsis

Suspicious Minds
Episode 8. Suspicious Minds
2020-02-26 · 60 min

No synopsis

Cast by season
Kari Matchett
Kari Matchett
Ruby Howard
Darren Mann
Darren Mann
Travis Hunter
Stephen Moyer
Stephen Moyer
Vern Lang
Dylan Taylor
Dylan Taylor
Chief Kelly
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Keywords
central intelligence agency (cia)vietnam wardraft dodger1960s
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