🎬 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐨𝐧 (𝐓𝐕 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬, 𝟐𝟎𝟏𝟕–𝟐𝟎𝟏𝟗)

The Son is an American Western drama series based on the novel by Philipp Meyer. The story follows the life of Eli McCullough, a powerful and ruthless Texas oil baron, as he rises to power in the early 20th century. Through flashbacks, we also see his traumatic youth, when he was kidnapped and raised by the Comanche tribe after his family was murdered. This dual narrative structure explores the transformation of Eli from a boy shaped by violence to a man who builds an empire through ambition and brutality.

The show spans multiple generations, focusing on the McCullough family and the moral conflicts they face in maintaining their wealth and legacy. Eli’s son, Pete, represents a moral contrast to his father, often questioning the violent and manipulative ways in which the family business is run. Their ideological clashes, combined with tensions involving land, Native American heritage, and the rise of capitalism in Texas, provide a rich backdrop for the drama.

With strong performances—especially by Pierce Brosnan as Eli—The Son presents a gritty, complex view of American expansionism and its human cost. The series dives deep into themes of identity, legacy, and the price of power, making it not only a Western, but a historical reflection on the making of modern America. The series aired for two seasons on AMC, from 2017 to 2019.