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Fortunate Son

5.020201 seasonPGTV SeriesDrama

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…

DirectorsKen Girotti·Stefan Schwartz
ProducersJordy Randall·Brian Dennis

Where to watch

CBC GemCBC Gem
Availability shown for Canada · rights vary by country

Seasons & Episodes

E1
Fortunate Son
Jan 8, 2020
E2
Chimes of Freedom
Jan 15, 2020
E3
All Along the Watch Tower
Jan 22, 2020
E4
Eve of Destruction
Jan 29, 2020
E5
For What Its Worth
Feb 5, 2020
E6
White Rabbit
Feb 12, 2020
E7
Ruby Tuesday
Feb 19, 2020
E8
Suspicious Minds
Feb 26, 2020

Cast · Directed by Ken Girotti

KMKari Matchett
Kari Matchett
Ruby Howard
DMDarren Mann
Darren Mann
Travis Hunter
SMStephen Moyer
Stephen Moyer
Vern Lang
DTDylan Taylor
Dylan Taylor
Chief Kelly

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Fortunate Son — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Fortunate Son?

Fortunate Son is streaming on CBC Gem in Canada, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Fortunate Son on Netflix?

No, Fortunate Son is not on Netflix in Canada as of September 2026. It's currently on CBC Gem.

Is Fortunate Son on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Fortunate Son isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now. It's on CBC Gem instead.

Where can I watch Fortunate Son for free?

Fortunate Son is available to stream free (with ads) on CBC Gem in Canada.

How many seasons are in Fortunate Son?

Fortunate Son has 1 season in total (8 episodes). The series concluded in 2020.

Are all episodes of Fortunate Son out yet?

Yes — all 8 episodes across 1 season of Fortunate Son are out and available to stream.

Is there a Season 2 of Fortunate Son?

No — Fortunate Son ended after 1 season, so there is no Season 2.