TV series
The Son
2017–2019, English, on AMC. Created by Brian McGreevy & Lee Shipman & Philipp Meyer.
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.
- Seasons
- 2
- Episodes
- 20
- Episode length
- 45 min
- Status
- Cancelled in 2019
Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.7/10 from 150 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch
Stream
Philo
AMC Plus Apple TV channel
AMC+ Amazon Channel
AMC+ Roku Premium Channel
AMC+
Spectrum On Demand
The Roku Channel
OnDemandKorea
Amazon Video
Apple TV Store
Google Play Movies
Fandango At HomeAvailability in India. Streaming data by JustWatch.
Latest episode
S2 E10: Legend
Aired 29 June 2019
Seasons 2
Cast & crew
- Brian McGreevyCreator
- Lee ShipmanCreator
- Philipp MeyerCreator
- Pierce BrosnanEli McCullough · 20 ep
- Jacob LoflandYoung Eli McCullough · 20 ep
- Zahn McClarnonToshaway · 20 ep
- Carlos BardemPedro García · 20 ep
- James ParksNiles Gilbert · 20 ep
- Sydney LucasJeannie McCullough · 20 ep
- Kathryn PrescottYoung Ingrid · 14 ep
- Henry GarrettPete McCullough · 10 ep
- Elizabeth FrancesPrairie Flower · 10 ep
- Paola NuñezMaria García · 10 ep
- Jess WeixlerSally McCullough · 10 ep
- David Wilson BarnesPhineas McCullough · 10 ep
Details
- First aired
- 8 April 2017
- Last aired
- 29 June 2019
- Network
- AMC
- Language
- English
- Country
- United States
- Type
- Scripted
- Rated
- TV-14
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The Son: quick answers
Is The Son worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.7/10 from 150 TMDB viewer ratings.
How many seasons of The Son are there?
The Son has 2 seasons and 20 episodes, about 45 minutes each.
Is The Son finished?
Yes. The Son was cancelled in 2019, so you can watch the whole story.
Where can I watch The Son?
The Son is streaming on Philo, AMC Plus Apple TV channel, AMC+ Amazon Channel, AMC+ Roku Premium Channel, AMC+, Spectrum On Demand.
Is The Son suitable for kids?
The Son is rated TV-14. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
What shows are like The Son?
If you liked The Son, try Landman, Ransom Canyon, From Dusk Till Dawn: The Series.
Who created The Son?
The Son was created by Brian McGreevy and Lee Shipman and Philipp Meyer and stars Pierce Brosnan, Jacob Lofland, Zahn McClarnon.