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Fortunate Son

2020Show1 season8 episodesTV-PG

Drama
54
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb5.8
54
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb5.8

Summary

Spy drama set in the social and political chaos of 1968, inspired by a true story. Pursued into Canada by the FBI, the matriarch of an American activist family helps smuggle Vietnam war deserters and draft dodgers across the border. What she doesn't know is that one of the deserters is an agent of the CIA sent to spy on her.

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  • Binge-friendly
  • Thought-provoking

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Fortunate Son episodes

1 season · 8 episodes

  1. S1 E1 Fortunate Son, 6.9
  2. S1 E2 Chimes of Freedom, 5.6
  3. S1 E3 All Along the Watch Tower, 6.0
  4. S1 E4 Eve of Destruction, 6.0
  5. S1 E5 For What Its Worth, 6.0
  6. S1 E6 White Rabbit, 6.7
  7. S1 E7 Ruby Tuesday, 5.8
  8. S1 E8 Suspicious Minds, 5.8

Cast

4 of 4 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Ken Girotti, Stefan Schwartz
Produced by
Brian Dennis

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Facts

January 8, 2020 · February 26, 2020 · Ended

First aired
January 8, 2020
Last aired
February 26, 2020
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 8 episodes
Age rating
TV-PG
Content
Violence, Strong Language, Drug Use
Genres
Drama
Original language
English
Made in
Canada
Available in
3 countries

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Where can I stream Fortunate Son?

The Roku

In the United States, Fortunate Son is free with ads on The Roku. It also streams in 2 other countries.

Is Fortunate Son worth watching?

54
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 54 (IMDb 5.8).

Is Fortunate Son okay for kids?

TV-PGViolenceStrong languageDrug use

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

How long does it take to watch Fortunate Son?

8 h

About 8 hours: 8 episodes in 1 season of about 60 minutes each, aired from 2020 to 2020.