The Son
The Son

The Son

2017 2 Seasons 20 Episodes ⭐ 6.7 Drama

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 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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Seasons & Episodes

EP 1

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

EP 2

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 unex

EP 3

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

EP 4

Death Song

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

EP 5

No Prisoners

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

EP 6

The Buffalo Hunter

Young Eli makes a choice with dangerous consequences in 1849. In 1915, the McCulloughs deal with a tragedy while Jeannie

EP 7

Marriage Bond

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

EP 8

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

EP 9

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

EP 10

Scalps

The tribe faces an unexpected return in 1849. In 1915, Eli's plan for the future forces Pete into a life-or-death decisi

EP 1

Numunuu

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

EP 2

Ten Dollars and a Plucked Goose

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

EP 3

The Blind Tiger

Young Eli's Comanches must survive a dangerous journey in 1852; in 1915, Eli and Pete are forced to work together to dea

EP 4

Scalped a Dog

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

EP 5

Hot Oil

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

EP 6

The Blue Light

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

EP 7

Somebody Get a Shovel

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

EP 8

All Their Guilty Stains

In 1852, Young Eli's Comanche band are forced to survive on their own; in 1916, the McCulloughs search for Maria; Jeanni

EP 9

The Bear

In 1852, Young Eli's tribe encounters soldiers that make an unexpected offer; in 1916, Pete makes a decision that could

EP 10

Legend

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

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