The Son

The Son

  • 2017
  • 2 Seasons
  • 20 Episodes
  •  6.7  (144)
  •   Canceled

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.

The Son
Seasons
Legend
10. Legend
June 29, 2019
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.
The Bear
9. The Bear
June 22, 2019
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.
All Their Guilty Stains
8. All Their Guilty Stains
June 15, 2019
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.
Somebody Get a Shovel
7. Somebody Get a Shovel
June 08, 2019
The Comanches go to war in 1852; in 1916, the McCulloughs' fight with Standard Oil reaches a breaking point; Eli takes a scalp.
The Blue Light
6. The Blue Light
June 01, 2019
In 1852, Young Eli must protect Ingrid; in 1916, a new attack from Standard Oil forces the McCullough family to come together.
Hot Oil
5. Hot Oil
May 25, 2019
In 1852, Young Eli is forced hide a deadly secret; in 1916, Maria's return brings devastating consequences for the McCullough's oil business.
Scalped a Dog
4. Scalped a Dog
May 18, 2019
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.
The Blind Tiger
3. The Blind Tiger
May 11, 2019
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.
Ten Dollars and a Plucked Goose
2. Ten Dollars and a Plucked Goose
May 04, 2019
After a devastating attack, Young Eli must help the Comanches regroup in 1852; in 1915, Pete's return causes fractures in the McCullough family.
Numunuu
1. Numunuu
April 27, 2019
Young Eli leads a daring Comanche raid into Mexico in 1852; in 1915, the McCullough family confronts a threat to their growing oil business.
'Their Fortune Is Forged in Blood' Official Trailer

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Description
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.
  • Premiere Date
    April 08, 2017
  • Rating
    6.7  (144)