Set six months after the Battle of San Jacinto, Texas Rising: The Lost Soldier follows George Wilkins, a Texan soldier, as he searches for his younger brother who went missing in action during the war.
Remember the Alamo! It's a rallying cry familiar to generations of Americans. But what is the real history behind the phrase? Ray Liotta narrates this one-hour documentary that presents an accurate rendition of the events preceding and surrounding the defense of the Alamo, and its legacy. Notable experts (including author H.W. Brands; historian Albert Camarillo; author Andres Tijerina; David Wilkinson, historical consultant on Texas Rising) will detail the historical timeline and speak to the pivotal moments that define the Texas Revolution. Actors from Texas Rising--Bill Paxton (Sam Houston), Olivier Martinez (General Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna), Jeffrey Dean Morgan (Deaf Smith) and Cynthia Addai-Robinson (Emily West)--add a fresh and contemporary perspective to our understanding of the personalities and motivations of those who played crucial roles in this real-life drama.
George journeys to the Alamo to see if his brother is among the many Texans that were killed during the Mexican attack in March 1836.
While following his brother's trail to Goliad, George makes camp in bush land and is pursued by an enemy lurking in the shadows.
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.
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.
George finds himself staring down the barrel of a gun brandished by a Mexican soldier who fought for President Santa Anna during the war.
With his leadership in question, Sam Houston orders his army south to force a final battle with Santa Anna.
George searches the list of soldiers who died during the Battle of Goliad and makes a shocking discovery about his brother.
George discovers a wagon in the desert that has just been raided by Comanche; he fears the native warriors are still lurking in the nearby foothills.
General Sam Houston and his Rangers launch a surprise attack on the Mexican Army in the decisive battle of San Jacinto.
George ends up in a dangerous standoff in a saloon in Victoria after a hostile barman questioned his brother's courage.
George and the barman face off in the street to settle their dispute the frontier way--two men, two guns, only one man left standing.
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.
In the series finale, a Texas Ranger offers news as to George's brother's whereabouts.
