AMC’s “The Son” takes place mostly in the 1900s and the early 20th century, but its producers believe the story of the McCullough family is still very relevant today.
“The book does such a deep dive into all of these different cultures that clash and mix into each other over people who are vying for the same beautiful, wonderful piece of land,” showrunner Kevin Murphy said during the show’s panel at the Television Critics Association’s press tour Saturday. “I feel that’s something that transcends what we think of as a Western, that we see reflected in our politics, in that we have cultures that don’t understand each other.”