(Van Redin / AMC)
Network: AMC
Episodes: 20 (hour)
Seasons: Two
TV show dates: April 8, 2017 — June 29, 2019
Series status: Cancelled
Performers include: Pierce Brosnan, Henry Garrett, Sydney Lucas, Carlos Bardem, Jacob Lofland, Zahn McClarnon, Paola Núñez, David Wilson Barnes, Jess Weixler, and Elizabeth Frances.
TV show description:
A TV show adaptation of the Philipp Meyer novel of the same name, The Son is a Texas period drama that follows three generations of the McCullough family. The series 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 resolves to build a lasting ranching and oil dynasty and, in time, grows exceedingly wealthy.
Eli’s eldest son Pete (Garrett) has always labored in dear old dad’s shadow. He longs to be his own man and yet still make his father proud.
Pete’s headstrong daughter Jeannie (Lucas) worships her grandfather. Regardless of the times, and the fact that she’s living in a man’s world, Jeannie has no intention of living only for marriage and motherhood.
Eli is a brutal man, particularly in dealing with his rival, Spanish neighbor Pedro Garcia (Bardem). In pursuit of power, Eli sparks events reaping ramifications which ripple throughout the generations.
In flashbacks, the drama also tells the story of 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.
Series Finale:
Episode #20 — Legend
Young Eli is forced into a life-changing decision in 1852. In 1916, Eli wages a final war with Standard Oil, forcing a confrontation with Pete.
First aired: June 29, 2019.
What do you think? Do you like the The Son TV show? Do you think it should have been cancelled or renewed for a third season?
Come on people! We need a solution to what happens to the Mexican Mc cullough
connection…..don’t leave him in jail! (Or did we miss something?). How about a western themed series?
G ood settings,costumes, choice of actors…….?
Please do not cancel this series as the story and actors are great!
Pls don’t cancel!!
Just because it has been cancelled the writers are going to rush the story to get to the end fast leaving not so good writing and things hanging. So sorry it has been cancelled – no good western sagas on the air – this should have been continued. Good story line, Good actors – what’s wrong with the network bosses – got their heads
up their ……..!
We love this show. Not happy about it ending. Great writing and great character development. To bad.
Too bad the show is not continuing. Texas history as told by a writer and enjoyed by many as written and televised.
I love this show!
I love this show and love seeing Pierce in this role. I think once again AMC has not given another great show a chance. My mom loves this show too!
My husband and I love the show it should not be cancelled why is it being cancelled?
I think the show is “must watch” TV and am disappointed that it has been canelled. What a shame.
No I do both think it should have been cancelled I really liked the show why was it cancelled
The show is entertaining why does everything have to be factual I took it as it is very good acting it was a nice change
This is a great show, and should NOT be cancelled. Let’s have Season 3 and more.
The show is a joke. For a period piece it doesn’t keep to exact details on Civil War, the “Cars” were not made in time period shown. Especially ones that drive an start up like these show. But hey the stupid people that watch it wouldn’t know anywayyyy. An freaking Comanches didn’t have saddles like that!!!!
Please bring it back for season 3 and beyond!!!
Please bring it back for season 3 and beyond!!!!!
Please keep the series Son going, I absolutely love this show!!!!!