A lesser-known Western series, hailed by fans as a "masterpiece" and "better than Yellowstone," is now available for free streaming in the UK. The show, titled The Son, is a drama set in Texas that unfolds across two timelines. It follows Eli McCullough, a young man kidnapped by a Native American tribe and raised as their own, who later becomes a ruthless oilman in his older years.
Cast and Storyline
Young Eli is portrayed by Jacob Lofland, while James Bond legend Pierce Brosnan takes on the role of the hardened older Eli. The ensemble cast includes Henry Garrett, Paola Núñez, Carlos Bardem, Zahn McClarnon, Jess Weixler, David Wilson Barnes, Sydney Lucas, James Parks, Elizabeth Frances, Shane Graham, and Kathryn Prescott. The AMC drama, based on Philipp Meyer's 2013 novel of the same name, first aired in 2017 and ran for two seasons.
Fan Reception
Fans have taken to IMDb to shower the series with praise. One viewer called it a "hidden gem" and wrote: "This show is just so far and out better than Yellowstone which was praised to the hilt. The Son is a story! It's two years in the telling and it was worth me sitting to blitz watch for a few evenings." Another gave it a perfect score, hailing it as a "masterpiece." They said: "I really don't know where to begin! This series has been one of the best series I've ever seen! The storyline, the acting, yes even the Series Finale was fantastic! The one and only regret: There is no Season 3!!!"
A third viewer expressed surprise at not having heard of the show before, writing: "I am happy to have discovered this show which is great story, fantastic acting, set, everything." A fourth called it a "delightful surprise," adding: "The acting is great, the cinematography is good and the writing works well to keep you interested and I just wanted to watch the next episode and also hope to see more of certain characters stories." A fifth reviewer praised the cast: "All the actors, each one of them acted marvelously. It should be on the top of IMDb ... Most of the scenes and dialogs make you rewind several times. The historical geographical aspects are covered with bold truthfulness. The story is so gripping that not a single minute bores or feels extra."
Viewer Discretion
The show features strong language, bloody violence, and confronts the bigotry and racism that dominated that period in America's history, so viewer discretion is advised.
Where to Watch
The Son is streaming for free (with ads) on ITVX in the UK.
