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.
Cast: Pierce Brosnan, Jacob Lofland, Zahn McClarnon
10 episodes
1. First Son of Texas"First Son of Texas" Eli McCullough must survive a frontier Comanche attack in 1849 and lead his family's empire through difficult times in 1915.TV-14CC45minApr 8, 2017
2. The Plum TreeYoung Eli must learn how to live among the Comanches in 1849. In 1915, Eli and Pete clash over how to respond to an unexpected attack on their home.TV-14CC45minApr 8, 2017
3. Second EmpireYoung Eli trains as a warrior, but makes enemies in 1849. In 1915, Eli and Phineas struggle to help the family in Austin while Pete faces his demons.TV-14CC45minApr 15, 2017
4. Death SongYoung Eli faces a test of survival; the McCulloughs enact a dangerous plan to take the fight to their enemy.TV-14CC45minApr 22, 2017
5. No PrisonersAn enemy forces Young Eli to question his loyalties in 1849. In 1915, the McCulloughs' past comes back to haunt them with deadly results.TV-14CC45minApr 29, 2017
6. The Buffalo HunterYoung Eli makes a choice with dangerous consequences in 1849. In 1915, the McCulloughs deal with a tragedy while Jeannie seeks to save the family.TV-14CC45minMay 6, 2017
7. Marriage BondYoung Eli must navigate tribal politics; a crisis forces Pete and Sally into a decision that will change the family.TV-14CC45minMay 13, 2017
8. Honey HuntPrairie Flower is torn between love and duty in 1849. In 1915, Pete grows closer to Maria while Eli brings Phineas in on a dangerous secret.TV-14CC45minMay 20, 2017
9. The ProphecyYoung Eli is forced to trust a strange ally to survive in 1849. In 1915, Eli's past guides him to a choice that puts him at odds with Phineas.TV-14CC45minJun 3, 2017
10. ScalpsThe tribe faces an unexpected return in 1849. In 1915, Eli's plan for the future forces Pete into a life-or-death decision about his loyalties.TV-14CC45minJun 10, 2017
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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.
Creators and cast
- Created by
- Brian McGreevy, Lee Shipman, Philipp Meyer
- Studio
- Mad Hatter Entertainment, AMC Studios
Maturity rating
TV-14Check the rating before watching with younger viewers.
Audio languages
English
