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Season 2 – The Son

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Season 2 – The Son

Apr 2019

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Starring Pierce Brosnan as charismatic Texas rancher Eli McCullough, "The Son" is a sweeping family saga based on Philipp Meyer's same-title best-seller. Hourlong episodes trace the McCullough heritage across 150 years and three generations, focusing on Eli's transformation from hard-working family man to paranoid, calculating killer. He's desperate to ensure his legacy by building a ranching-and-oil dynasty of unsurpassed wealth, a plan that ultimately pits him against his well-off Spanish neighbor, Pedro Garcia. A series of flashbacks brings viewers into the world of a young Eli and his father figure, Comanche war chief Toshaway, and explores the McCullough's ascension to become a powerful family dynasty in Texas.

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Amy Glynn

Paste Magazine

04/29/2019

7.9/10

It's a thoroughly decent exploration of the contest between ethics and burgeoning power, as well as a war of wills between a messed-up, morally "flexible" patriarch and his progeny.

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Tony Sokol

Den of Geek

04/24/2019

5/5

This is character driven action driving character, and truly artistic storytelling. It stays small, plays large.

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johnathon w

@Hoppynsc 09/23/2019

Solid conclusion to the series that finds Eli McCullough morphing into an oil tycoon, only to deal with both new enemies and old. The cast remains excellent, with Pierce Brosnan continuing one of the best performances of his career as the ruthless but loving head of the McCullough clan, believing he is justified in his actions as long as it protects his family. He gets great support form the rest of the cast, with Sydney Lucas shining as his granddaughter who is the most like him. Behind the camera, the show runners create another complicated drama, bouncing between three different timelines now, from a young Eli as an Commanche captive, the adult Eli and a new one that shows just where the McCullough clan went. They don't shy away from complicated issues, from racism to homosexuality, with every character with layers of grey (you understand why Eli is so ruthless, even if you don't agree with his actions). While a bit heavy handed at times, still an effective Western drama, if only for Brosans's epic performance.

09/06/2019

Top notch, exceptional series. Cancelling such a gem is a crime. Loved every second of both seasons.

05/30/2019

Season 2 transitions well from season 1. As the season progresses it builds the suspense for an expected final climax. There are a lot of mysterious elements that lead the viewer to anticipate.

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Pierce Brosnan

Eli McCullough

Jacob Lofland

Young Eli McCullough

Sydney Lucas

Jeannie McCullough

David Wilson Barnes

Phineas McCullough

Jess Weixler

Sally McCullough

Henry Garrett

Pete McCullough

Episode 1

Aired Apr 27, 2019

Numunuu

Young Eli leads a daring Comanche raid into Mexico in 1852; in 1915, the McCullough family confronts a threat to their growing oil business.

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Episode 2

Aired May 4, 2019

Ten Dollars and a Plucked Goose

After a devastating attack, Young Eli must help the Comanches regroup in 1852; in 1915, Pete's return causes fractures in the McCullough family.

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Episode 3

Aired May 11, 2019

The Blind Tiger

Young Eli's Comanches must survive a dangerous journey in 1852; in 1915, Eli and Pete are forced to work together to deal with a new enemy.

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Episode 4

Aired May 18, 2019

Scalped a Dog

A new danger reveals old wounds in Young Eli's tribe in 1852; in 1916, Eli and Phineas try to fight off Standard Oil as Maria Garcia returns.

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Episode 5

Aired May 25, 2019

Hot Oil

In 1852, Young Eli is forced to hide a deadly secret; in 1916, Maria's return brings devastating consequences for the McCulloughs' oil business.

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Episode 6

Aired Jun 1, 2019

The Blue Light

In 1852, Young Eli must protect Ingrid; in 1916, a new attack from Standard Oil forces the McCullough family to come together.

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Episode 7

Aired Jun 8, 2019

Somebody Get a Shovel

The Comanches go to war in 1852; in 1916, the McCulloughs' fight with Standard Oil reaches a breaking point; Eli takes a scalp.

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Episode 8

Aired Jun 15, 2019

All Their Guilty Stains

In 1852, Young Eli's Comanche band are forced to survive on their own; in 1916, the McCulloughs search for Maria; Jeannie discovers a devastating secret.

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Episode 9

Aired Jun 22, 2019

The Bear

In 1852, Young Eli's tribe encounters soldiers that make an unexpected offer; in 1916, Pete makes a decision that could tear the family apart.

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Episode 10

Aired Jun 29, 2019

Legend

In 1852, Young Eli is forced into a life-changing decision; in 1916, Eli wages a final war with Standard Oil, forcing a confrontation with Pete.

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