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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?
My husband and I started watching this in August 2020 and though in Season 1, we found it better written, better story line than Yellowstone with Kevin Costner and his show is getting rave reviews. We like Kevin but are sure disappointed that Son was not renewed after the 2nd season. Why ? I wish another channel would pick it up.
Why are they going to can el The Son? We watched every episode, and found it exciting. Please renew it.t thank you
I have be waiting two yrs for this, my family really enjoyed this series, please continue,
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Glad to see the return of The Son for a 2nd season. I’m curious what the real reason is for taking 2 years to follow up with a 2nd season
Started slow but built and built, great acting, great drama, awesome character development. This really is way better than the reviews and ratings seem to indicate. I don’t really understand why it is not higher rated, but can only put it down to the times and days it is aired in the US – deserves a better reception and I think is a genuine hit
In short Hurray for AMC for carrying the show! And cheers to the hardworking staff!!0
The show has all the magic written to succeed, with Pierce Brosnan’s stellar and artistic performan as the Patriach of the family! Great story line, and challenge to the actor on how twisted and believable he could really be! I mean ruthless in all angless!
Is the show coming back in 2019 ? On AMC ?
I love the interesting plot of the show! More seasons please!
What’s happened to Season 2? Nothing reported. Fans know nothing & left hanging. WILL there truly be a Season 2? Please report status. Announce start date. Please be professional & respecful with the fans. Thank you.
I love “The Son”. Great story and very interesting.
I absolutely love this show. Can’t wait for the 2nd season!!!!!!!
Love the show my favorite by far, today show need to be more like the son
I like this show very much, hope they change their mind about cancellation.