The Son's epic narrative and strong central performance are crippled by sluggish pacing, hasty direction, and superficial execution. Read critic reviews
The Son (2017)
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Episodes
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1. First Son of Texas; The Plum Tree
Air date: Apr 8, 2017
Eli McCullough leads his family's empire through difficult times after a frontier Comanche attack in 1849; in 1915, Eli and Pete clash over a response to an attack.
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1. First Son of Texas
Air date: Apr 8, 2017
Eli McCullough survives a Comanche attack in 1849, and in 1915, leads his family's empire through difficult times.
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2. The Plum Tree
Air date: Apr 8, 2017
Young Eli learns to live among the Comanches; Eli and Pete clash over a response to an attack on their home.
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3. Second Empire
Air date: Apr 15, 2017
Young Eli trains as a warrior, but makes enemies; Eli and Phineas struggle to help the family in Austin; Pete faces his demons.
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4. Death Song
Air date: Apr 22, 2017
Young Eli faces a test of survival; the McCulloughs enact a dangerous plan to take the fight to their enemy.
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5. No Prisoners
Air date: Apr 29, 2017
An enemy forces Young Eli to question his loyalties; the McCulloughs' past comes back to haunt them, with deadly results.
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6. The Buffalo Hunter
Air date: May 6, 2017
Young Eli makes a choice with dangerous consequences; the McCulloughs deal with a tragedy; Jeannie wants to save the family.
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7. Marriage Bond
Air date: May 13, 2017
Young Eli must navigate tribal politics; a crisis forces Pete and Sally into a decision that will change the family.
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8. Honey Hunt
Air date: May 20, 2017
Prairie Flower is torn between love and duty; Pete grows closer to Maria; Eli brings Phineas in on a dangerous secret.
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9. The Prophecy
Air date: Jun 3, 2017
Young Eli must trust a strange ally to survive; Eli's past guides him to a choice that puts him and Phineas at odds.
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Audience Reviews for The Son: Season 1
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I absolutely loved this show. After a bit of a slow start and it really picked up into an epic period piece. Set in a very interesting time and place that's not often shown on screen - South Texas in the early 20th century. Loved how the politics between the Comanche, Hispanics and Americans were told. Thought Pierce Brosnan was excellent - he's aged well!
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Critics hate it, so it MUST be good. And yes... It was FANTASTIC!
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Excellent series. Thoroughly enjoyed it. Old school Western tale, family history and American history. Doesn't pull any punches. We are all wild savages when it's all said and done, some worse than others for sure, but still all savages. That's the moral of the story.
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The Best Western Tv Show you are ever going to see. If you like slow paced but build up storylines then this show is for you.
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What do you want to see? An old school, John Wayne - style western movie series? Then perhaps watch a John Wayne western instead of this. During an interview, one of the actors expressed this as "good entertainment". I would suggest that you watch the leading man, Eli McCullough. Who does this man grow up with? who does he spend his young adulthood with? Does he resort to violence and if so, when does he? Is he married and towards whom does he have romantic interests? Does he tell the full truth when speaking with representatives of the government, such as the police? Does he attend church and what is his relationship with Christianity? Is morality important and does this TV series provide good examples of strength, morally? In what way is this good entertainment then?
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I thought it was well acted
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Loved the series. Great acting, authentic scenery, and very gritty. I felt like I was there. I would highly recommend watching both seasons.
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It was refreshing seeing this type of show. Great story line great acting! I just loved this show.
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Bit of the old same TV show but definitely enjoyable
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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.
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