Brian McGreevy
Director
The Son (2017)
Season 1
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.
Released April 8, 2017
Episode 45 min
14+
Genres: Drama, History, Western
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Watch Providers: Amazon Prime Video, The Roku Channel, Spectrum On Demand, AMC+, AMC+ Amazon Channel + 3 more, AMC+ Roku Premium Channel, AMC Plus Apple TV Channel , Philo
Production Companies: Mad Hatter Entertainment, AMC Networks
Network: AMC
Country: United States
Languages:
English
6.3
S1E1 - First Son of Texas
"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.
April 8, 2017, midnight
8.0
S1E2 - The Plum Tree
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.
April 8, 2017, midnight
8.5
S1E3 - Second Empire
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.
April 15, 2017, midnight
8.3
S1E4 - Death Song
Young Eli faces a test of survival; the McCulloughs enact a dangerous plan to take the fight to their enemy.
April 22, 2017, midnight
8.7
S1E5 - No Prisoners
An enemy forces Young Eli to question his loyalties in 1849. In 1915, the McCulloughs' past comes back to haunt them with deadly results.
April 29, 2017, midnight
8.7
S1E6 - The Buffalo Hunter
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.
May 6, 2017, midnight
7.5
S1E7 - Marriage Bond
Young Eli must navigate tribal politics; a crisis forces Pete and Sally into a decision that will change the family.
May 13, 2017, midnight
7.0
S1E8 - Honey Hunt
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.
May 20, 2017, midnight
8.0
S1E9 - The Prophecy
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.
June 3, 2017, midnight
9.0
S1E10 - Scalps
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.
June 10, 2017, midnight
Network: AMC
Episode Runtime: 45 min.
Season Runtime: 900 min.
Released: April 8, 2017
Last Air Date: June 29, 2019, midnight
Status: Canceled
Certification: TV-14
Common sense age: 14+
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