The Son

2017 6.7

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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First Son of Texas
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.
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The Plum Tree
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.
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Second Empire
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.
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Death Song
2017-04-22
Young Eli faces a test of survival; the McCulloughs enact a dangerous plan to take the fight to their enemy.
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No Prisoners
2017-04-29
An enemy forces Young Eli to question his loyalties in 1849. In 1915, the McCulloughs' past comes back to haunt them with deadly results.
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The Buffalo Hunter
2017-05-06
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.
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Marriage Bond
2017-05-13
Young Eli must navigate tribal politics; a crisis forces Pete and Sally into a decision that will change the family.
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Honey Hunt
2017-05-20
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.
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The Prophecy
2017-06-03
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.
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Scalps
2017-06-10
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.