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Fortunate Son

Fortunate Son

TV-PG2020•1h 0m•5.0/10
Drama

Ratings

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5.0/10(3)

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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Production

SEVEN24 Films, Lark Productions, CBC, NBCUniversal International Studios

Language

EN

Status

Ended

First Aired

January 8, 2020

Last Aired

February 26, 2020

Networks

CBC Television

Created By

Andrew Wreggitt

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Where to Watch
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Seasons & Episodes
Select a season to view episodes. Reddit links may contain spoilers.
Season
Fortunate Son
E1
Fortunate Son
Air date: 2020-01-08
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.
Chimes of Freedom
E2
Chimes of Freedom
Air date: 2020-01-15
The committee works to free the jailed peace protesters as Ralph and his new girlfriend, Destiny, take matters into their own hands.
All Along the Watch Tower
E3
All Along the Watch Tower
Air date: 2020-01-22
Travis helps a newly arrived deserter while Ruby tries to comfort a distraught Ralph.
Eve of Destruction
E4
Eve of Destruction
Air date: 2020-01-29
Ruby throws herself into the California primary campaign for Robert Kennedy; Travis is invited back to the Howard house.
For What Its Worth
E5
For What Its Worth
Air date: 2020-02-05
A brokenhearted Ruby makes a phone call she will regret; Travis is forced to choose which side he's on.
White Rabbit
E6
White Rabbit
Air date: 2020-02-12
Ruby Tuesday
E7
Ruby Tuesday
Air date: 2020-02-19
Suspicious Minds
E8
Suspicious Minds
Air date: 2020-02-26

Cast

Kari Matchett

Kari Matchett

Ruby Howard

Darren Mann

Darren Mann

Travis Hunter

Stephen Moyer

Stephen Moyer

Vern Lang

Dylan Taylor

Dylan Taylor

Chief Kelly

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