4.545 minSeason 2 • Episode 10
LatestIn 1852, Young Eli is forced into a life-changing decision; in 1916, Eli wages a final war with Standard Oil, forcing a confrontation with Pete.
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.
Acting
Jacob Lofland's feral transformation—where was his Emmy?
Production
Two timelines, zero confusion: costume and set design do heavy lifting.
Writing
Meyer's novel shines through in dialogue that stings like cactus.
Creators
Lee Shipman, Brian McGreevy, Philipp Meyer
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