Episode 1
Numunuu
45m5.3 / 10
Young Eli leads a daring Comanche raid into Mexico in 1852; in 1915, the McCullough family confronts a threat to their growing oil business.
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Directed by Kevin DowlingWritten by Kevin Murphy
TV series
The Son
2017TV-142 seasons6.7 / 10
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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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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Episode 2
Ten Dollars and a Plucked Goose
45m4.5 / 10
After a devastating attack, Young Eli must help the Comanches regroup in 1852; in 1915, Pete's return causes fractures in the McCullough family.
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Episode 3
The Blind Tiger
45m4.5 / 10
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.
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Episode 4
Scalped a Dog
45m4.5 / 10
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.
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Written by Wes Brown
Episode 5
Hot Oil
45m4.5 / 10
In 1852, Young Eli is forced hide a deadly secret; in 1916, Maria's return brings devastating consequences for the McCullough's oil business.
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Episode 6
The Blue Light
45m4.5 / 10
In 1852, Young Eli must protect Ingrid; in 1916, a new attack from Standard Oil forces the McCullough family to come together.
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Guest stars Tommy G. Kendrick, Wendy Crewson
Episode 7
Somebody Get a Shovel
45m4.5 / 10
The Comanches go to war in 1852; in 1916, the McCulloughs' fight with Standard Oil reaches a breaking point; Eli takes a scalp.
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Episode 8
All Their Guilty Stains
45m5.3 / 10
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.
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Directed by Jeremy WebbGuest stars Thomas E. Sullivan
Episode 9
The Bear
45m4.5 / 10
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.
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Directed by Jeremy Webb
Episode 10
Legend
45m4.5 / 10finale
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.
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Guest stars Bruce Davison
Episode information updated Sep 3, 2026
More about The Son
Cast
Pierce BrosnanEli McCullough
Henry GarrettPete McCullough
Jacob LoflandYoung Eli McCullough
Zahn McClarnonToshaway
Elizabeth FrancesPrairie Flower
Carlos BardemPedro García
Paola NuñezMaria García
James ParksNiles GilbertCredits
- Created by
- Brian McGreevy, Lee Shipman, Philipp Meyer
- Written by
- Wes Brown, Kevin Murphy, Philipp Meyer
Production details
- Status
- Canceled
- Series type
- Scripted
- Episodes
- 20
- Original language
- English
Networks & production
AMCUnited States- Mad Hatter EntertainmentUnited States
AMC StudiosUnited States
Themes
comanchenative americanoil tycoontexas
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