COLLECTION · Series · 2017

The Son

Name: The Son
Genre: Drama
Duration: 45 min
Rating: 6.7

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.

Source: TMDB

* 6.7 (146)Drama

Creators

Brian McGreevy · Lee Shipman · Philipp Meyer

Studios

AMC · Mad Hatter Entertainment · AMC Studios

Runtime

45 min/ep

Age rating

TV-14

Release

08/04/2017

Score

6.7 / 10 (146)

Where to watch

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Seasons and episodes

Season 1

10 episodes · 2017

Episode 1. First Son of Texas

2017-04-08 · 45 min

"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.

Episode 2. The Plum Tree

2017-04-08 · 45 min

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.

Episode 3. Second Empire

2017-04-15 · 45 min

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.

Episode 4. Death Song

2017-04-22 · 45 min

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

Episode 5. No Prisoners

2017-04-29 · 45 min

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

Episode 6. The Buffalo Hunter

2017-05-06 · 45 min

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.

Episode 7. Marriage Bond

2017-05-13 · 45 min

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

Episode 8. Honey Hunt

2017-05-20 · 45 min

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.

Episode 9. The Prophecy

2017-06-03 · 45 min

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.

Episode 10. Scalps

2017-06-10 · 45 min

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

10 episodes · 2019

Episode 1. Numunuu

2019-04-27 · 45 min

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

Episode 2. Ten Dollars and a Plucked Goose

2019-05-04 · 45 min

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

Episode 3. The Blind Tiger

2019-05-11 · 45 min

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.

Episode 4. Scalped a Dog

2019-05-18 · 45 min

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.

Episode 5. Hot Oil

2019-05-25 · 45 min

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

Episode 6. The Blue Light

2019-06-01 · 45 min

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

Episode 7. Somebody Get a Shovel

2019-06-08 · 45 min

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

Episode 8. All Their Guilty Stains

2019-06-15 · 45 min

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.

Episode 9. The Bear

2019-06-22 · 45 min

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.

Episode 10. Legend

2019-06-29 · 45 min

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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nahidahmed92

Experience an immersive, multi-generational saga that unveils the remarkable journey of America's ascent to superpower status, intricately woven through the tumultuous and blood-soaked history of a mighty Texas oil dynasty. In this sweeping narrative, witness the birth pangs and ultimate triumphs of a nation as it forges its path to global dominance, all while charting the dramatic rise and tragic downfall of a colossal oil empire that leaves an indelible mark on the landscape of American power.

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