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Vulture Watch
How long will our wayward son carry on? Has the The Son TV show been cancelled or renewed for a second season on AMC? The television vulture is watching all the latest cancellation and renewal news, so this page is the place to track the status of The Son season two. Bookmark it, or subscribe for the latest updates. Remember, the television vulture is watching your shows. Are you?
What’s This TV Show About?
Airing on the AMC cable channel, The Son stars Pierce Brosnan, Henry Garrett, Sydney Lucas, Carlos Bardem, Jacob Lofland, Zahn McClarnon, Paola Núñez, David Wilson Barnes, Jess Weixler, and Elizabeth Frances. The series, which is simulcast on SundanceTV, follows three generations of the McCullough family and features the metamorphosis of Eli McCullough (Brosnan). The family patriarch, Eli, changes over the years from an affable innocent into a conniving killer.
After losing everything on the wild frontier, Eli rebounds to build a lasting ranching and oil dynasty and, in time, grows exceedingly wealthy. In flashbacks, The Son also recounts the relationship between young Eli (Lofland) and Comanche war chief Toshaway (McClarnon), who served as his father figure. Throughout, The Son delves into the rise of the McCullough family empire.
Season One Ratings
The first season of The Son averaged a 0.16 rating in the 18-49 demographic and 1.39 million viewers. Find out how The Son stacks up against other AMC TV shows.
On May 12, 2017, The Son was renewed for a second season which will debut April 27, 2019. That will be the final season. Stay tuned for further updates.
Telly’s Take
This show premiered to mediocre ratings and the numbers have not gotten any better in later weeks. Still, The Son TV show airs on Saturday nights and AMC has a few other shows that air on weekdays and are performing worse. The cable channel could easily cancel The Son but they could keep it around because they have Pierce Brosnan as a star. I’m keeping an eye on this one. Subscribe to receive free email alerts on any cancellation or renewal news about The Son.
5/12/17 update: The Son TV show has been renewed for a second season. Details here.
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What do you think? Are you glad that The Son TV show has been renewed for a second season? How would you feel if AMC had cancelled this TV series, instead?
Agreed! I love the son.
FOUR THUMBS UP! When is it on? A fascinating show discussing issues of historical note with great acting by all. Can’t wait.
I loved THE SON! I bought the book after watching the show. I’m tickled to death that it is coming back! Also, I’m still boiling over the cancellation of The Outsiders and the Dallas the past couple years.
Please renew as we love the history and authenticity of the production
We want the movie The son to stay on we love the movie and we will be watching every episode that comes out and if we can find it and it’s not too expensive will buy the whole series so please keep it on do not cancel it
I enjoyed THE SON very much, hope it returns for another season!
please renew this show, it is graphic, but both me and the hubby LOVE LOVE LOVE it! we have been waiting to get back to this story!!
please don’t cancel this is one show my husband really would sit and watch please don’t cancel
absolutely love this series. The best thing worth watching on TV, hope there are more series.
Great show
I loved the show, and I actually missed 3 episodes at the end because I changed cable companies, but I really want it back, nothing better than old time shows, new on AMC….
I really enjoyed binge watching this series and I am delighted that it has been picked up for a second season. Great acting and a riveting storyline.
Move it to another night or replay it on another night if ratings are a big concern. Good show and have liked PB for years. Too bad he’s waited on a dumb movie in another ABBA movie.
I am really looking forward to seeing season 2 of The Son!!! You had me hooked on the first episode. I can see this one really going the distance.
My husband and I are addicted to “The Son”. I recorded it on DVR and we are about to watch the finale. CANt wait for Season 2!