The Son 2017
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
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Overview
The Son is a television series first released in 2017. Catalogued under Drama. Status: Canceled. A full overview for this page is being written and will appear here once verified against sources.
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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Episode guide
Season 1 · 10 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide →- E1 First Son of Texas Apr 8, 2017
- E2 The Plum Tree Apr 8, 2017
- E3 Second Empire Apr 15, 2017
- E4 Death Song Apr 22, 2017
- E5 No Prisoners Apr 29, 2017
- E6 The Buffalo Hunter May 6, 2017
- E7 Marriage Bond May 13, 2017
- E8 Honey Hunt May 20, 2017
- E9 The Prophecy Jun 3, 2017
- E10 Scalps Jun 10, 2017
Season 2 · 10 episodes
- E1 Numunuu Apr 27, 2019
- E2 Ten Dollars and a Plucked Goose May 4, 2019
- E3 The Blind Tiger May 11, 2019
- E4 Scalped a Dog May 18, 2019
- E5 Hot Oil May 25, 2019
- E6 The Blue Light Jun 1, 2019
- E7 Somebody Get a Shovel Jun 8, 2019
- E8 All Their Guilty Stains Jun 15, 2019
- E9 The Bear Jun 22, 2019
- E10 Legend 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.