Texas Rising
“Don't mess with Texas.”
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.
Cast & Characters
Bill Paxton
Sam Houston
Jeffrey Dean Morgan
Deaf Smith
Olivier Martinez
Antonio López de Santa Anna
Thomas Jane
James Wykoff
Max Thieriot
Jack Hays
Brendan Fraser
Billy Anderson
Ray Liotta
Lorca
Christopher McDonald
Henry Karnes
Jeremy Davies
Ephraim Knowles
Crispin Glover
Mosley Baker
Rhys Coiro
Vern Elwood
Cynthia Addai-Robinson
Emily West
Episodes
1. From the Ashes
8.3After the brutal defeat at the Alamo, the fearless Texas Rangers, under General Sam Houston's command, fight for revenge against Santa Anna's troops.
2. Fate and Fury
8.3Surrounded 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.
3. Blood for Blood
8.3With his leadership in question, Sam Houston orders his army south to force a final battle with Santa Anna.
4. Vengeance Is Mine
8.5General Sam Houston and his Rangers launch a surprise attack on the Mexican Army in the decisive battle of San Jacinto.
5. The Rise of the Republic
9.0The 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.