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Although AMC has renewed some popular scripted series for years, others have been cancelled after only one season. The Son is based on the Philipp Meyer novel of the same name. Does that mean this “limited event series” is just a mini-series by another name? Will The Son be cancelled or renewed for season two on AMC? Stay tuned.
The Son is a Texas period drama starring Pierce Brosnan, Henry Garrett, Sydney Lucas, Carlos Bardem, Jacob Lofland, Zahn McClarnon, Paola Núñez, David Wilson Barnes, Jess Weixler, and Elizabeth Frances. The AMC 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.
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What do you think? Do you like The Son TV series? Should it be cancelled or renewed for a second season?
5/12/17 update: The Son TV show has been renewed for a second season. Details here.
Please keep it. Haven’t enjoyed a series as well for a long time.
Love The Son, can’t wait for Saturday nights.
Please do not cancel this series
Please don’t cancel. My husband love
Excellent storytelling of early Texas with its rich diversity of stakeholders. Give it a Season 2!
I have this sitting on my dvr, waiting to see how ratings are gonna play out. I’m not going to get into another show, only to have it canned.
Omg amazing show!!!!! Just Fantastic!!!!
OMG! Don’t cancel the show I am so loving this already!!!!!! Such a great storyline !
Love this show
I absolutely love the show I hope it doesn’t get cancelled.
I love The Son! I love this story and Pierce Brosnan! Sure hope there is a season 2. I hope being on Saturday nite doesn’t hurt it!
It’s awesome!
WHERE IS Season 2????…..Fantastic show.
It is on 2 channels at the same time, and that could be hurting the ratings.
Keep it on! It is an interesting take on the usual “western”. The storyline keeps you waiting in anticipation of what is to come, particularly with the young Eli. Of course, ANY thing that Pierce Brosnan is in is a good & welcome relief from alot of current TV shows made that copy each other and have no substance.
Outstanding storyline involving real and believable characters. Portrayal of the periods are very fair and not intentionally full of political rhetoric. Some of the dialogue is modernized, but completely real. Love it and I’ve told all of my friends to tune in. Sure hope we get another season, but just looking forward to the next episode.