Fortunate Son

Spy drama set in the social and political chaos of 1968, inspired by a true story. Pursued into Canada by the FBI, the matriarch of an American activist family helps smuggle Vietnam war deserters and draft dodgers across the border. What she doesn't know is that one of the deserters is an agent of the CIA sent to spy on her.

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Drama
Created By

Andrew Wreggitt

First Aired on

Jan 08, 2020

1 seaons till Feb 26, 2020

Popularity: 7.3233
3 votes
Networks
(CA)
Production

SEVEN24 Films (CA)Lark Productions (CA)CBC (CA)NBCUniversal International Studios (US)

Status: Ended

Show Ended

Last episode: Suspicious Minds

Seasons & episodes

Total 1 seasons, 8 episodes

Season 1

Aired

8 Episodes
  • Episode 1Fortunate Son60 min

    The lives of the Howard family are changed forever when Ruby helps a drug-addicted Vietnam war deserter escape to Canada. Travis Hunter has a troubled past and his presence reignites tensions.

  • Episode 2Chimes of Freedom60 min

    The committee works to free the jailed peace protesters as Ralph and his new girlfriend, Destiny, take matters into their own hands.

  • Episode 3All Along the Watch Tower60 min

    Travis helps a newly arrived deserter while Ruby tries to comfort a distraught Ralph.

  • Episode 4Eve of Destruction60 min

    Ruby throws herself into the California primary campaign for Robert Kennedy; Travis is invited back to the Howard house.

  • Episode 5For What Its Worth60 min

    A brokenhearted Ruby makes a phone call she will regret; Travis is forced to choose which side he's on.

Crew & Team

Andrew Wreggitt

Executive Producer

Tom Cox

Executive Producer

Ken Girotti

Consulting Producer

Brian Dennis

Producer

Jessalyn Dennis

Consulting Producer

Jordy Randall

Executive Producer

Erin Haskett

Executive Producer

Stefan Schwartz

Co-Executive Producer

Michelle Wong

Business Affairs Coordinator

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