Home > The Son > Season 1 « TV Series Page The Son: Season 1 (2017) SEASON: Season 1 Season 1 Season 2 + WANT TO SEE Episode List All Critics | Top Critics TOMATOMETER 52% Average Rating: 5.9/10 Season Reviews: 27 Fresh: 14 Rotten: 13 Critics Consensus: The Son's epic narrative and strong central performance are crippled by sluggish pacing, hasty direction, and superficial execution. 47% Average Rating: 5.59/10 Season Reviews: 17 Fresh: 8 Rotten: 9 Critics Consensus: No consensus yet. Critic Consensus: The Son's epic narrative and strong central performance are crippled by sluggish pacing, hasty direction, and superficial execution. AUDIENCE SCORE 84% Average Rating: 4.2/5 User Ratings: 153 ADD YOUR RATING Share on Facebook Post Want to See Add Rating My Rating × Want to See Post Share on Facebook Episodes 1 First Son of Texas Air date: Apr 8, 2017 Eli McCullough must survive a frontier Comanche attack in 1849 and lead his family's empire through difficult times in 1915. More 2 The Plum Tree Air date: Apr 8, 2017 Young Eli must learn how to live among the Comanches in 1849. In 1915, Eli and Pete clash over how to respond to an unexpected attack on their home. More 3 Second Empire Air date: Apr 15, 2017 Young Eli trains as a warrior, but makes enemies in 1849. In 1915, Eli and Phineas struggle to help the family in Austin, while Pete faces his demons. More 4 Death Song Air date: Apr 22, 2017 Young Eli faces a life-or-death test of survival in 1849. In 1915, the McCulloughs enact a dangerous plan to take the fight to their enemy. More 5 No Prisoners Air date: Apr 29, 2017 An enemy forces young Eli to question his loyalties in 1849. In 1915, the McCulloughs' past comes back to haunt them with deadly results. More 6 The Buffalo Hunter Air date: May 6, 2017 Young Eli makes a choice with dangerous consequences in 1849. In 1915, the McCulloughs deal with a tragedy, while Jeannie seeks to save the family. More 7 Marriage Bond Air date: May 13, 2017 Young Eli must navigate tribal politics in 1849. In 1915, a crisis forces Pete and Sally into a decision that will change the family forever. More 8 Honey Hunt Air date: May 20, 2017 Prairie Flower is torn between love and duty in 1849. In 1915, Pete grows closer to Maria, while Eli brings Phineas in on a dangerous secret. More 9 The Prophecy Air date: Jun 3, 2017 Young Eli is forced to trust a strange ally to survive in 1849. In 1915, Eli's past guides him to a choice that puts him at odds with Phineas. More 10 Scalps Air date: Jun 10, 2017 In the Season 1 finale, the tribe faces an unexpected return in 1849. In 1915, Eli's plan for the future forces Pete into a life-or-death decision about his loyalties. More The Son: Season 1 Videos 1:00 The Son: Season 1 Trailer - Their Fortune is Forged in Blood 0:30 The Son: Season 1 Teaser - Still to Come 1:12 The Son: Season 1 Episode 3 Sneak Peek - Where is My Brother-in-Law? 1:54 The Son: Season 1 Episode 2 Sneak Peek - A Visit from the Sheriff 0:30 The Son: Season 1 Episode 4 Preview 0:49 The Son: Season 1 Episode 4 Sneak Peek - Young Eli The Son: Season 1 Episode 5 Preview 1:52 The Son: Season 1 Episode 5 Sneak Peek - Who Are Those Men? 0:30 The Son: Season 1 Episode 6 Preview 1:43 The Son: Season 1 Episode 6 Sneak Peek - Buffalo Hunters View All Videos (18) The Son: Season 1 Photos View All Photos (47) Tv Season Info Genre: Drama Network: AMC Premiere Date: Apr 8, 2017 Exec. Producers: Philipp Meyer, Lee Shipman, Brian McGreevy, Kevin Murphy Cast Pierce Brosnan as Eli McCullough Jacob Lofland as Young Eli McCullough Henry Garrett as Pete McCullough Zahn McClarnon as Toshaway Paola Nunez as Maria Garcia Sydney Lucas as Jeannie McCullough Carlos Bardem as Pedro Garcia Jess Weixler as Sally David Wilson Barnes as Phineas McCullough James Parks as Niles Elizabeth Frances as Prairie Flower Shane Graham as Charles McCullough Tatanka Means as Charges the Enemy Caleb Burgess as Jonas McCullough J. Quinton Johnson as Neptune Matthew Posey Kathryn Prescott as Ingrid Manuel Uriza as Aniceto Pizaña Elliot Villar as Cesar Sanchez Adrian Sparks as Judge Thadeus Killborn Nick Stevenson as Fred Bernhauer Ryan Scott Lee as James Greenhorn Wendy Crewson Anna Lise Phillips Brett Rice as William Philpott Seth Meriwether as Martin Sara Tomko as Lena Megan Heyn as Miss Lily J.D. Evermore as The Buffalo Hunter Marc Menchaca J LaRose Show More Cast News & Interviews for The Son: Season 1 2017 Spring/Summer TV Premiere Dates Pierce Brosnan’s 10 Best Movies 2016/2017 Winter TV Premiere Dates View All The Son: Season 1 News Episodes 1 First Son of Texas Air date: Apr 8, 2017 Eli McCullough must survive a frontier Comanche attack in 1849 and lead his family's empire through difficult times in 1915. More 2 The Plum Tree Air date: Apr 8, 2017 Young Eli must learn how to live among the Comanches in 1849. In 1915, Eli and Pete clash over how to respond to an unexpected attack on their home. More 3 Second Empire Air date: Apr 15, 2017 Young Eli trains as a warrior, but makes enemies in 1849. In 1915, Eli and Phineas struggle to help the family in Austin, while Pete faces his demons. More 4 Death Song Air date: Apr 22, 2017 Young Eli faces a life-or-death test of survival in 1849. In 1915, the McCulloughs enact a dangerous plan to take the fight to their enemy. More 5 No Prisoners Air date: Apr 29, 2017 An enemy forces young Eli to question his loyalties in 1849. In 1915, the McCulloughs' past comes back to haunt them with deadly results. More 6 The Buffalo Hunter Air date: May 6, 2017 Young Eli makes a choice with dangerous consequences in 1849. In 1915, the McCulloughs deal with a tragedy, while Jeannie seeks to save the family. More 7 Marriage Bond Air date: May 13, 2017 Young Eli must navigate tribal politics in 1849. In 1915, a crisis forces Pete and Sally into a decision that will change the family forever. More 8 Honey Hunt Air date: May 20, 2017 Prairie Flower is torn between love and duty in 1849. In 1915, Pete grows closer to Maria, while Eli brings Phineas in on a dangerous secret. More 9 The Prophecy Air date: Jun 3, 2017 Young Eli is forced to trust a strange ally to survive in 1849. In 1915, Eli's past guides him to a choice that puts him at odds with Phineas. More 10 Scalps Air date: Jun 10, 2017 In the Season 1 finale, the tribe faces an unexpected return in 1849. In 1915, Eli's plan for the future forces Pete into a life-or-death decision about his loyalties. More Critic Reviews for The Son Season 1 All Critics (27) | Top Critics (17) | Fresh (14) | Rotten (13) While AMC is known for some of TV's best dramas, and while the cinematography in The Son is grand, this western doesn't promise to become more than "Dallas" on the frontier. Apr 7, 2017 | Full Review… Matthew Gilbert Boston Globe Top Critic While I wish The Son was more dramatically engaging, it is certainly the kind of program that warrants thematic dissection and discussion. And we can't have enough of those. Apr 7, 2017 | Full Review… Brian Tallerico RogerEbert.com Top Critic Brosnan is back on TV! Now that we've gotten past the most exciting part of The Son, the show looks good, too. Apr 5, 2017 | Rating: B+ | Full Review… Verne Gay Newsday Top Critic Missed opportunities and hard choices propel The Son. It echoes Giant and Dallas yet holds the nostalgia to deliver a fresh, engrossing take on Westerns. Mar 31, 2017 | Full Review… Hal Boedeker Orlando Sentinel Top Critic There's potential here, but The Son needs to be a bit quicker on the draw. Mar 13, 2017 | Rating: C+ | Full Review… Ben Travers indieWire Top Critic The Son is destined to be must watch television. Aug 20, 2018 | Full Review… Rosalynn Try-Hane Battle Royale With Cheese AMC's new series gets off to a slow start, and needs to do much, much more to engage an audience. Dec 19, 2017 | Rating: 2/5 | Full Review… Hannah Woodhead HeyUGuys Quality drama about oil industry family kind of a snooze. Apr 19, 2017 | Rating: 3/5 | Full Review… Joyce Slaton Common Sense Media That's Pierce Brosnan behind the whiskers in this epic oater about a wealthy Texas cattle baron. Apr 11, 2017 | Rating: 3.5/4 | Full Review… Bill Brioux Calgary Senior If you're looking for yet another show centered around a morally grey white man with a dark past, The Son might be right up your alley. Sep 26, 2017 | Full Review… Ira Madison III Variety Top Critic View All Critic Reviews (27) Audience Reviews for The Son: Season 1 If the audience member has read historical non-fiction about the Comanches and Apaches taking young captives then the whole series, based on the main character, Eli, would make sense and the evolution of Eli would make sense, and is astoundingly reflective of those days past. I love this epic series. Beth E Muito bom, de muito bom gosto. Guilherme A I love Brosnan! Brings great depth of character. Another reason to utterly ignore critics and look at the audience rating! Far more accurate! Asa H Just finished the 1st Season and I thoroughly enjoyed it. Great storytelling. Had potential but the story got progressively inconsistent and farcical Harsh C Great to have a good old western drama and enjoyed all the plot twists. Can't wait for Season 2. THIS MOVIE WAS an adaptation of the Phillip Meyer novel. It was good, but didn't follow the book all the time. In this one, RT critics rated it 50%, but the audience gave it 84%. Gina W I OFTEN ENJOY SHOWS/MOVIES THAT THE CRITICS DO NOT AND THIS IS ANOTHER EXAMPLE OF SUCH. I AM ONLY ON THE FOURTH EPISODE BUT SO FAR I AM ENJOYING THIS SHOW. THE ONE THING THAT DOES BOTHER ME IS THE INCONSISTENCIES WITH AGE. IN 1849 ELI MCCULLOUGH WAS PROBABLY AROUND 14 YEARS OLD AND THEN IN 1915 HE WOULD BE ALMOST 80 AND IS PLAYED BY PIERCE BROSNAN. Brosnan is no spring chicken but he is too young for the part. At least make it somewhat feasible. I am looking forward to seeing how this all develops. Greg H Strong story line, superior acting, interesting time in history. It may be 'sluggish' at times, but that engages the drama of the story. Too much drama and dialogue can kill a story faster than silence. Patience and take in the story. View All News & Features 150 Erotic Movies Ranked worst to best! 2019's Most Anticipated 63 movies coming up this year 200 Essential Movies Chosen by RT staff! Best of Netflix Movies and shows to binge now More News & Features TOP HEADLINES The Best LGBT Movies on Netflix Right Now – 10 Great TV Shows That Failed in Their Final Seasons – 13 TV Shows You Should Binge-Watch This June – Rotten Tomatoes’ First Book Rotten Movies We Love is Out This October – Cannes 2019 Movie Scorecard – Your Full List of All Upcoming DC Movies – With Key Details – Major Awards Need to Stop Ignoring Incredible Horror Performances – 10 Killer Movie Marketing Campaigns – More Headlines View All Results Go back More trailers