The Son
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.
WatchEpisodes
1Episode 1First Son of Texas
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.
2Episode 2The Plum Tree
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.
3Episode 3Second Empire
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.
4Episode 4Death Song
45 min
Young Eli faces a test of survival; the McCulloughs enact a dangerous plan to take the fight to their enemy.
5Episode 5No Prisoners
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.
6Episode 6The Buffalo Hunter
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.
7Episode 7Marriage Bond
45 min
Young Eli must navigate tribal politics; a crisis forces Pete and Sally into a decision that will change the family.
8Episode 8Honey Hunt
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.
9Episode 9The Prophecy
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.
10Episode 10Scalps
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.
Actors
Pierce Brosnan
Eli McCullough
Jacob Lofland
Young Eli McCullough
Zahn McClarnon
Toshaway
Carlos Bardem
Pedro García
James Parks
Niles Gilbert
Sydney Lucas
Jeannie McCullough
