The Son

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. Twenty episodes over two seasons aired from April 8, 2017, through June 29, 2019. Plot 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 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") 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 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. The production of the series started in June 2016. The series was filmed in and around Austin, TX.