The story begins in 1836 after the fall of the Alamo. It follows General Sam Houston (played by Bill Paxton ) as he leads a ragtag group of volunteers and scouts against the much larger Mexican Army commanded by General Santa Anna.

To accompany the series, historian authored Texas Rising: The Epic True Story of the Lone Star Republic and the Rise of the Texas Rangers, 1836-1846 .

The ensemble cast features Jeffrey Dean Morgan as Captain Deaf Smith, Brendan Fraser as a Ranger, and Olivier Martinez as Santa Anna.

Critics on Rotten Tomatoes and Variety noted its high production value and cinematography but criticized its historical inaccuracies and stereotypical characterizations. 2. Historical Non-Fiction Companion

Produced by the History Channel and directed by Roland Joffé, Texas Rising is a 10-hour epic detailing the aftermath of the Battle of the Alamo and the subsequent rise of the .

While it skips the siege of the Alamo itself, the series dramatizes the Goliad Massacre and the decisive Battle of San Jacinto , which eventually led to the birth of the Republic of Texas.