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Season 1 episodes (7)
1 From the Ashes
5/25/15
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. Bill Paxton, Brendan Fraser and Ray Liotta star. (2015)
2 Fate and Fury
5/26/15
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. Bill Paxton, Brendan Fraser and Ray Liotta star. (2015)
3 Blood for Blood
6/1/15
With his leadership in question, Sam Houston orders his army south to force a final battle with Santa Anna.
4 Vengeance Is Mine
6/8/15
General 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
6/15/15
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.
101 Season 1 - Sneak Peek
5/10/15
Take a sneak peek at the upcoming series "Texas Rising: Season 1".
102 Bonus Clip
5/11/15
Download an extended free preview of the epic miniseries "Texas Rising."
About this show
In this special 8 hour dramatic miniseries, History brings to life the thrilling, gut-wrenching and inspiring true story of how the state of Texas fought for its freedom from the cruel rule of the Mexican General Santa Anna, and the formation of America's oldest and most legendary law enforcement agency...The Texas Rangers.
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Nevadamtns
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June 5, 2016
The fredom Texans were fghting for was tge freedom to keep slaves.. Slavery was illegal under Mexican law. Google it morons...
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Wendy “plumpbust” Vick
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June 16, 2015
WONDERFUL DRAMATIZATIONS BUT It SEEMED Like most of the Women Weren't strong initially. Then later became marginally better.
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David Purser
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August 10, 2015
The true true story of this is its not true at all as there made up characters portrayed as historical figures that never existed battles that never happened