Ep 9. The Prophecy

The Son season 1 episode 9 "The Prophecy" opens with Eli McCullough (Pierce Brosnan) still recovering from his gunshot wound sustained in the previous episode. Meanwhile, Pete (Alex Hernandez) is on the run after killing a government agent and has sought refuge with the Comanches.

As tensions between the McCulloughs and the Garcias continue to rise, Maria (Paola Nuñez) receives a prophecy from her grandmother that she believes will bring peace between the two families. She shares this prophecy with Pedro (Edward James Olmos), who is skeptical but agrees to go along with Maria's plan.

Sally (Jess Weixler) and Phineas (David Wilson Barnes) attempt to convince Eli to sell a portion of their land to an oil company, but Eli remains resistant, citing his desire to maintain their legacy. Meanwhile, Jeanne Anne (Sydney Lucas) begins to question her loyalty to her father and struggles with her conscience.

The episode takes several surprising turns as the prophecy begins to come to fruition and secrets are revealed. As the tension reaches a boiling point, the fate of the McCulloughs and the Garcias hangs in the balance.

Overall, "The Prophecy" is a thrilling and suspenseful episode that further develops the complex relationships and power struggles at the heart of The Son. Fans of the show will not be disappointed.