The Son

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.

Type: tv

Season: 1

Episode: 1

Duration: 0h 45m

Release: 2017

Rating: 6.7

Season 1 - The Son
2017-04-08
"\"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."
2017-04-08
"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."
2017-04-15
"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."
2017-04-22
"Young Eli faces a test of survival; the McCulloughs enact a dangerous plan to take the fight to their enemy."
2017-04-29
"We don't have a summary for No Prisoners yet. Hang in there, or go ahead and contribute one."
2017-05-06
"We don't have a summary for The Buffalo Hunter yet. Hang in there, or go ahead and contribute one."
2017-05-13
"We don't have a summary for Marriage Bond yet. Hang in there, or go ahead and contribute one."
2017-05-20
"We don't have a summary for Honey Hunt yet. Hang in there, or go ahead and contribute one."
2017-06-03
"We don't have a summary for The Prophecy yet. Hang in there, or go ahead and contribute one."
2017-06-10
"We don't have a summary for Scalps yet. Hang in there, or go ahead and contribute one."
Season 2 - The Son
2019-04-27
"Young Eli leads a daring Comanche raid into Mexico in 1852; in 1915, the McCullough family confronts a threat to their growing oil business."
2019-05-04
"After a devastating attack, Young Eli must help the Comanches regroup in 1852; in 1915, Pete's return causes fractures in the McCullough family."
2019-05-11
"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."
2019-05-18
"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."
2019-05-25
"In 1852, Young Eli is forced hide a deadly secret; in 1916, Maria's return brings devastating consequences for the McCullough's oil business."
2019-06-01
"In 1852, Young Eli must protect Ingrid; in 1916, a new attack from Standard Oil forces the McCullough family to come together."
2019-06-08
"The Comanches go to war in 1852; in 1916, the McCulloughs' fight with Standard Oil reaches a breaking point; Eli takes a scalp."
2019-06-15
"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."
2019-06-22
"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."
2019-06-29
"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."