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The Son
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The Son

Sat, Apr 8, 2017
  • Drama
Series · Synopsis

Synopsis

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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Cast

Top of the call sheet

  • Pierce Brosnan
    Pierce Brosnan
    as Eli McCullough
  • Jacob Lofland
    Jacob Lofland
    as Young Eli McCullough
  • Zahn McClarnon
    Zahn McClarnon
    as Toshaway
  • Carlos Bardem
    Carlos Bardem
    as Pedro García
  • James Parks
    James Parks
    as Niles Gilbert
  • Sydney Lucas
    Sydney Lucas
    as Jeannie McCullough
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Episodes

2 seasons · 20 episodes

Ended · 20 aired
Season 1
10 episodes · 10 aired
▾
  • E1
    First Son of Texas
    Aired · Sun, Apr 9, 2017 · 60m

    "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.

  • E2
    The Plum Tree
    Aired · Sun, Apr 9, 2017 · 60m

    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.

  • E3
    Second Empire
    Aired · Sun, Apr 16, 2017 · 60m

    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.

  • E4
    Death Song
    Aired · Sun, Apr 23, 2017 · 60m

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

  • E5
    No Prisoners
    Aired · Sun, Apr 30, 2017 · 60m

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

  • E6
    The Buffalo Hunter
    Aired · Sun, May 7, 2017 · 60m

    Young Eli makes a choice with dangerous consequences; the McCulloughs deal with a tragedy; Jeannie wants to save the family.

  • E7
    Marriage Bond
    Aired · Sun, May 14, 2017 · 60m

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

  • E8
    Honey Hunt
    Aired · Sun, May 21, 2017 · 60m

    Prairie Flower is torn between love and duty; Pete grows closer to Maria; Eli brings Phineas in on a dangerous secret.

  • E9
    The Prophecy
    Aired · Sun, Jun 4, 2017 · 60m

    Young Eli must trust a strange ally to survive; Eli's past guides him to a choice that puts him and Phineas at odds.

  • E10
    Scalps
    Aired · Sun, Jun 11, 2017 · 60m

    The tribe faces an unexpected return; Eli's plan for the future forces Pete into a life-or-death decision about his loyalties.

Season 2
10 episodes · 10 aired
▾
  • E1
    Numunuu
    Aired · Sun, Apr 28, 2019 · 60m

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

  • E2
    Ten Dollars and a Plucked Goose
    Aired · Sun, May 5, 2019 · 60m

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

  • E3
    The Blind Tiger
    Aired · Sun, May 12, 2019 · 60m

    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.

  • E4
    Scalped a Dog
    Aired · Sun, May 19, 2019 · 60m

    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.

  • E5
    Hot Oil
    Aired · Sun, May 26, 2019 · 60m

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

  • E6
    The Blue Light
    Aired · Sun, Jun 2, 2019 · 60m

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

  • E7
    Somebody Get a Shovel
    Aired · Sun, Jun 9, 2019 · 60m

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

  • E8
    All Their Guilty Stains
    Aired · Sun, Jun 16, 2019 · 60m

    Young Eli's Comanche band are forced to survive on their own in 1852. In 1916, the McCulloughs search for Maria while Jeannie discovers a devastating secret.

  • E9
    The Bear
    Aired · Sun, Jun 23, 2019 · 60m

    Young Eli's tribe encounters soldiers that make an unexpected offer in 1852. In 1916, Pete makes a decision that could tear the family apart.

  • E10
    Legend
    Aired · Sun, Jun 30, 2019 · 60m

    Young Eli is forced into a life-changing decision in 1852. In 1916, Eli wages a final war with Standard Oil, forcing a confrontation with Pete.