Mother Father Son
From Friday 24 July at 8:30pm
From bestselling author and Emmy-nominated writer Tom Rob Smith, this thrilling eight-part British drama features Richard Gere in his first major television role in 30 years.
Max Finch (Richard Gere) owns one of the world’s most influential media empires. Information is his trade: he holds dark secrets on everyone and uses his power ruthlessly. His son Caden (Billy Howle) is editor of Max’s mouthpiece, The National newspaper. But Caden is crumbling under the pressure of his father’s expectations, escaping into a world of sex and drugs.
When Caden’s excess causes a massive breakdown, he’s left like a helpless child. For Kathryn (Helen McCrory) – Max’s estranged wife – this is a chance to reconnect with the sensitive boy Max ripped away from her.
As Max and Kathryn fight for the soul of their son, another fight is about to begin, a fight for the heart of the nation. Because Caden knows secrets that could bring Max’s empire crashing down.And Caden’s silence can’t be bought.
EPISODE 1
US-born Max Finch is at the heart of British politics and power, owner of a media empire that includes newspapers and television stations. His aristocratic ex-wife Kathryn has been frozen out of the family and spends her days working at a homeless shelter. Their son, Caden, is at the heart of Max’s operation, editing broadsheet newspaper The National Reporter - but he’s out of his depth and the strain is showing. When Caden suffers a catastrophic breakdown, the fragmented family is pulled back together.