Although the first season of The Son TV show did all right for a non-zombie AMC TV series, it was followed by a two-year hiatus. When the long-awaited second season premiere was finally announced, the cable network also revealed this was the end of the hunt — there would be no season three. Since viewers already know it is effectively cancelled (i.e. ending), will that affection Nielsen ratings for The Son? Stay tuned.
An AMC Western drama based on the Philipp Meyer novel, The Son stars Pierce Brosnan, Henry Garrett, Sydney Lucas, Jacob Lofland, Zahn McClarnon, Paola Núñez, David Wilson Barnes, Jess Weixler, Shane Graham, Zach McClarnon, Caleb Burgess, and Elizabeth Frances. The Texas tale follows three generations of the McCullough family and features the rise of the McCullough family empire, as well as the metamorphosis of patriarch Eli McCullough (Brosnan) from an affable innocent into conniving killer.
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For comparisons: The first season of The Son averaged a 0.16 rating in the 18-49 year old demographic and 1.393 million viewers.
What do you think? Do you like The Son TV series? Is it ending at the right time? If you were in charge of AMC, would The Son be cancelled or renewed for a third season?
5/12/17 update: The Son TV show has been renewed for a second season. Details here.
I enjoyed the son until the ladt episode. The last episode was a disappoinment.so much was left undone.There could easily been another season. Another season could have tied up the loose ends.
I am very dissatisfied with the last episode.
We are so sad that The Son has been cancelled, love the show and feel that it can go several more seasons. We looked forward to it weekly.
An adult show, no wonder it’s cancelled. It’s 18 year old demographic isn’t high enough.
Such a great show! Hard to understand how this would be cancelled after 2 seasons. Please reconsider AMC!
It’s cancellations like these that are a real head scratcher and the reason why I don’t want to get into anymore shows on AMC channel. Because every time I do it gets cancelled.
Very sad that The Son is ending after season 2. We LOVE the show.
I really liked this show and am sadden that they are cancelling it. I am not sure how your ratings are figured out but they there must be a mistake here. This is a great show. Not only is it different then all other shows, it is also has a good cast and good writers. I hope AMC changes their mind or at lease some other network picks this show up. Well I must thank you for at least making a ending for it which is more than other networks have done.