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The Son

2017 – 2019Show2 seasons20 episodesTV-14

Drama
63
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb7.5Metacritic576.2Rotten Tomatoes52%86%
63
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb7.5Metacritic576.2Rotten Tomatoes52%86%

Summary

The multigenerational epic follows two concurrent time periods: One, the story of young Eli McCullough after he is kidnapped and indoctrinated into a tribe of Comanches in 1849. The other, 60 years later, when we see a grown Eli struggle to maintain his family’s cattle empire during the turbulent Bandit Wars of South Texas. Based on Philipp Meyer’s acclaimed novel.

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  • Friends night
  • Binge-friendly
  • Thought-provoking

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The Son episodes

2 seasons · 20 episodes

  1. S1 E1 First Son of Texas, 7.3
  2. S1 E2 The Plum Tree, 7.5
  3. S1 E3 Second Empire, 7.4
  4. S1 E4 Death Song, 7.7
  5. S1 E5 No Prisoners, 8.0
  6. S1 E6 The Buffalo Hunter, 7.7
  7. S1 E7 Marriage Bond, 7.2
  8. S1 E8 Honey Hunt, 7.6
  9. S1 E9 The Prophecy, 7.6
  10. S1 E10 Scalps, 8.3
  1. S2 E1 Numunuu, 7.3
  2. S2 E2 Ten Dollars and a Plucked Goose, 7.3
  3. S2 E3 The Blind Tiger, 7.3
  4. S2 E4 Scalped a Dog, 7.5
  5. S2 E5 Hot Oil, 7.2
  6. S2 E6 The Blue Light, 7.3
  7. S2 E7 Somebody Get a Shovel, 7.7
  8. S2 E8 All Their Guilty Stains, 7.4
  9. S2 E9 The Bear, 7.5
  10. S2 E10 Legend, 7.3

Cast

19 of 19 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Jeremy Webb, Tom Vaughan, Tom Harper
Written by
Philipp Meyer, Wes Brown
Music by
Nathan Barr

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Facts

April 8, 2017 · June 29, 2019 · Ended

First aired
April 8, 2017
Last aired
June 29, 2019
Status
Ended
Length
2 seasons · 20 episodes
Age rating
TV-14
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery, Strong Language
Genres
Drama
Original language
English
Available in
34 countries

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream The Son?"

Questions about The Son

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Where can I stream The Son?

PhiloAMC+The RokuSpectrum On DemandOnDemandKorea

In the United States, The Son streams on Philo, AMC+, and Spectrum On Demand, and it is free with ads on The Roku and OnDemandKorea. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 16 other countries.

Is The Son worth watching?

63
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 63 (IMDb 7.5, Rotten Tomatoes 52%, and Metacritic 57). Audiences rate it higher (74 out of 100) than critics (55).

Is The Son okay for kids?

TV-14ViolenceDisturbing imageryStrong language

Better for older viewers: it's rated TV-14 in the United States for violence, disturbing imagery, and strong language, and the viewing guide lists it for adults.

How long does it take to watch The Son?

15 h

About 15 hours: 20 episodes in 2 seasons of about 45 minutes each, aired from 2017 to 2019.

Can I half-watch The Son?

Easy watchDemanding

No, it needs your attention: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for non-linear narrative and 7 for complexity.

Will I feel good after watching The Son?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for bleakness and 5 for melancholy, against 2 for hopefulness.