The Son 2017
- Status
- Canceled
- First Aired
- April 8, 2017
- Last Aired
- June 29, 2019
- Format
- 2 seasons · 20 eps
- Total Runtime
- ~15 hours (45 min/ep)
- Highest Rated Episode
- S1E10 "Scalps" (★ 9/10)
- Created By
- Brian McGreevy, Lee Shipman, Philipp Meyer
- Network
- AMC
- Where to Stream
- Philo, AMC Plus Apple TV Channel, AMC+ Amazon Channel
What is The Son?
The Son is a television series first released in 2017. Catalogued under Drama.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 2017
- Status
- Canceled
- Episodes
- 20
- Runtime
- 45 minutes
- First aired
- Apr 8, 2017
- Last aired
- Jun 29, 2019
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- US
- Networks
- AMC
- Genres
- Drama
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 6.7/10 from 146 votes
- Format
- 2 seasons · 20 episodes
- Episode runtime
- ~45 minutes
- Status
- Canceled
- Network
- AMC
Where to watch in United States
Stream
AMC+
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AMC Plus Apple TV ChannelFree
Amazon Prime VideoAMC Plus Apple TV ChannelWith ads
Tubi TVBuy
Apple TV Store
Amazon VideoStream
AMC+ Amazon ChannelAMC+AMC Plus Apple TV ChannelWith ads
Tubi TVBuy
Apple TV StoreBuy
Apple TV StoreAmazon VideoStream
AMC+ Amazon ChannelAMC Plus Apple TV ChannelStream
ITVX PremiumWith ads
ITVX
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Apple TV StoreAmazon VideoStream
Amazon Prime Video
Amazon Prime Video with AdsStream
PhiloAMC Plus Apple TV ChannelAMC+ Amazon Channel
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How long to binge?
Estimate the schedule using 20 episodes and an average 45-minute runtime.
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Overview
The Son is a television series first released in 2017. Catalogued under Drama. Produced and broadcast by AMC. Current status: Canceled. Spans 2 seasons and 20 tracked episodes.
Should you watch it?
“A multigenerational epic follows the McCullough family across two distinct time periods in Texas history.”
- compelling dual-timeline narrative
- rich historical setting
- features intense and violent themes
Watch it if you enjoy sweeping historical dramas that explore the legacy of the American West.
The series is rated TV-14 due to its dramatic and intense subject matter.
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Season 1 · 10 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide & lore primer →- E1 First Son of Texas Mytharc Apr 8, 2017
- E2 The Plum Tree Core Apr 8, 2017
- E3 Second Empire Core Apr 15, 2017
- E4 Death Song Core Apr 22, 2017
- E5 No Prisoners Core Apr 29, 2017
- E6 The Buffalo Hunter Core May 6, 2017
- E7 Marriage Bond Core May 13, 2017
- E8 Honey Hunt Core May 20, 2017
- E9 The Prophecy Mytharc Jun 3, 2017
- E10 Scalps Mytharc Jun 10, 2017
Season 2 · 10 episodes
Open the complete Season 2 guide & lore primer →- E1 Numunuu Mytharc Apr 27, 2019
- E2 Ten Dollars and a Plucked Goose Core May 4, 2019
- E3 The Blind Tiger Core May 11, 2019
- E4 Scalped a Dog Mytharc May 18, 2019
- E5 Hot Oil Core May 25, 2019
- E6 The Blue Light Core Jun 1, 2019
- E7 Somebody Get a Shovel Core Jun 8, 2019
- E8 All Their Guilty Stains Core Jun 15, 2019
- E9 The Bear Mytharc Jun 22, 2019
- E10 Legend Mytharc Jun 29, 2019
Frequently asked questions
What is the premise of the show?
The series follows the life of Eli McCullough across two time periods, starting with his childhood kidnapping by Comanches and his later life managing a cattle empire.
When is the show set?
The story alternates between 1849 and 60 years later during the Bandit Wars of South Texas.
Is the show based on a book?
Yes, the series is based on the novel by Philipp Meyer.
What genre is the show?
The series is classified as a drama.
What is the rating of the show?
The series carries a TV-14 rating.
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