TV series
Texas Rising
Overview
A chronicle of the Texas Revolution, the uprising against the tyranny of Mexican dictator Santa Anna, from the battle of the Alamo to the battle of San Jacinto, and the rise of the Texas Rangers.
Details
- First air date
- 2015-05-25
- Status
- Ended
- Seasons
- 1 season
- Episodes
- 5 episodes
- Genres
- Drama, Western
- Network
- History
- Production
- Thinkfactory Media, ITV Studios America, A+E Studios
- Country
- US
- Original language
- EN
Cast
- Bill Paxton as Sam Houston
- Jeffrey Dean Morgan as Deaf Smith
- Olivier Martinez as Antonio López de Santa Anna
- Thomas Jane as James Wykoff
- Max Thieriot as Jack Hays
- Brendan Fraser as Billy Anderson
- Ray Liotta as Lorca
- Christopher McDonald as Henry Karnes
- Jeremy Davies as Ephraim Knowles
- Crispin Glover as Mosley Baker
- Rhys Coiro as Vern Elwood
- Cynthia Addai-Robinson as Emily West
Creators and crew
- Roland Joffé - Creator
- Darrell Fetty - Producer
- Herb Nanas - Producer
- Joanne Rubino - Producer
- Roland Joffé - Director
- Leslie Greif - Writer
Episodes
Episode 1: From the Ashes
After the brutal defeat at the Alamo, the fearless Texas Rangers, under General Sam Houston's command, fight for revenge against Santa Anna's troops.
Episode 2: Fate and Fury
Surrounded by the Mexican Army, Colonel Fanin's troops are forced into making a surrender deal. But when Santa Anna orders their execution, the Texians are left even more determined to exact revenge.
Episode 3: Blood for Blood
With his leadership in question, Sam Houston orders his army south to force a final battle with Santa Anna.
Episode 4: Vengeance Is Mine
General Sam Houston and his Rangers launch a surprise attack on the Mexican Army in the decisive battle of San Jacinto.
Episode 5: The Rise of the Republic
The Texas Rangers return to Victoria to celebrate their victory over Mexico and Houston is encouraged to take an important role in the future of the newly independent territory.
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