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A multi-generational epic telling of the story of America's birth as a superpower through the bloody rise and fall of one Texas oil empire.A multi-generational epic telling of the story of America's birth as a superpower through the bloody rise and fall of one Texas oil empire.A multi-generational epic telling of the story of America's birth as a superpower through the bloody rise and fall of one Texas oil empire.
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Does time span make sense?
The series opens with what I would say is at least a 14 year-old boy being taken captive in 1849. The future is identified as 1915. That means the boy would be 80 years old. Seeing him on a horseback posse and being very physical in many ways doesn't make sense to me. Am I missing something?
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- Apr 10, 2017
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The Son by Philipp Meyer |
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Nathan Barr |
United States |
English |
2 |
20 [list of episodes] |
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Texas |
George Steel |
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Single-camera |
42–49 minutes |
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AMC Studios |
AMC |
April 8, 2017 – June 29, 2019 |
The Son is an American western drama television series based on the 2013 novel of the same name by Philipp Meyer. The show was created and developed by Meyer, Brian McGreevy, and Lee Shipman.[1] Twenty episodes over two seasons aired from April 8, 2017, through June 29, 2019.
Plot[edit]
In 1849, Eli McCullough is kidnapped at the age of 13 by Comanches and raised as an adopted son. In 'present-day' 1915, he is a powerful, ruthless cattle baron turned oilman, and struggles to maintain his business empire as he looks to pass it on to his sons and grandchildren.
Cast[edit]
- Pierce Brosnan as Eli McCullough, a Texas cattle baron who takes an interest in the oil industry
- Jacob Lofland as young Eli [known to the Comanche as Tiehteti Taiboo "Pathetic White Boy"[2]]
- Henry Garrett as Pete McCullough, Eli's youngest son
- Zahn McClarnon as Toshaway, a Comanche tribal chief who views young Eli as a son after capturing him
- Jess Weixler as Sally McCullough, Pete's wife
- Paola Núñez as María García, Pete's childhood friend who becomes complicit in some of the escalating violence in South Texas
- Elizabeth Frances as Prairie Flower
- Sydney Lucas as Jeannie McCullough, Eli's granddaughter and Pete's daughter, who becomes a key figure in the family business
- Lois Smith as Jeannie at age 85
- David Wilson Barnes as Phineas McCullough, Eli's middle son.
Production[edit]
Originally, Sam Neill was set to play the main character of the series, but left due to personal reasons. Pierce Brosnan was cast to replace him.[3] The production of the series started in June 2016.[4] The series was filmed in and around Austin, TX.[5]
A 10-episode season premiered on AMC on April 8, 2017.[6] On May 12, 2017, the series was renewed for a second season.[7] The second and final season premiered on April 27, 2019.[8]
Episodes[edit]
Season 1 [2017][edit]
Season 2 [2019][edit]
Reception[edit]
The first season received mixed reviews among critics. On review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, the first season has an approval rating of 52% based on 27 reviews, with an average rating of 5.9/10. The site's critical consensus reads, "The Son's epic narrative and strong central performance are crippled by sluggish pacing, hasty direction, and superficial execution."[28] On Metacritic, the series has a score of 57 out of 100, based 22 critics, indicating "mixed or average reviews".[29]
References[edit]
- ^ Andreeva, Nellie. "Texas Drama 'The Son' Getting Series Order By AMC". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved March 11, 2016.
- ^ "'The Son': TV Review - SXSW 2017". Retrieved November 10, 2017.
- ^ Swift, Andy [June 6, 2016]. "Pierce Brosnan to Lead 2017 AMC Drama The Son, Replacing Sam Neill". TVLine.
- ^ Avalos, Regina [July 24, 2016]. "The Son: Three to Recur on AMC's Upcoming Pierce Brosnan Drama". TV Series Finale. Retrieved July 24, 2016.
- ^ O'Connell, Joe; Fri.; April 7; 2017. "The Son Rises With Philipp Meyer". www.austinchronicle.com. Retrieved May 3,
2022.
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- ^ Andreeva, Nellie [February 9, 2019]. "'Into the Badlands' & 'The Son' To End Runs On AMC, Set Premiere Dates For Final Episodes". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved February 9, 2019.
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- ^ Metcalf, Mitch [May 7, 2019]. "Updated: ShowBuzzDaily's Top 150 Saturday Cable Originals & Network Finals: 5.4.2019". Showbuzz Daily. Archived from the original on May 7, 2019. Retrieved May 7, 2019.
- ^ Metcalf, Mitch [May 14, 2019]. "Updated: ShowBuzzDaily's Top 150 Saturday Cable Originals & Network Finals: 5.11.2019". Showbuzz Daily. Archived from the original on May 14, 2019. Retrieved May 14, 2019.
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- ^ Metcalf, Mitch [May 28, 2019]. "Updated: ShowBuzzDaily's Top 150 Saturday Cable Originals & Network Finals: 5.25.2019". Showbuzz Daily. Archived from the original on May 29, 2019. Retrieved June 1, 2019.
- ^ Metcalf, Mitch [June 4, 2019]. "Updated: ShowBuzzDaily's Top 150 Saturday Cable Originals & Network Finals: 6.1.2019". Showbuzz Daily. Archived from the original on June 4, 2019. Retrieved June 4, 2019.
- ^ Metcalf, Mitch [June 11, 2019]. "Updated: ShowBuzzDaily's Top 150 Saturday Cable Originals & Network Finals: 6.8.2019". Showbuzz Daily. Archived from the original on June 14, 2019. Retrieved June 12, 2019.
- ^ Metcalf, Mitch [June 18, 2019]. "Updated: ShowBuzzDaily's Top 150 Saturday Cable Originals & Network Finals: 6.15.2019". Showbuzz Daily. Archived from the original on June 19, 2019. Retrieved June 19, 2019.
- ^ Metcalf, Mitch [June 25, 2019]. "Updated: ShowBuzzDaily's Top 150 Saturday Cable Originals & Network Finals: 6.22.2019". Showbuzz Daily. Archived from the original on June 26, 2019. Retrieved June 27, 2019.
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- ^ "The Son: Season 1 [2017]". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved April 23, 2017.
- ^ "The Son: Season 1". Metacritic. CBS. Retrieved April 10, 2017.
External links[edit]
- Official website
- The Son at IMDb
- The Son at TV Guide