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Prodigal Son

«Enter the mind of a serial killer.»

Year
2019
Age rating
TV-14
Seasons
2 seasons · 33 episodes
Countries
United States of America
Production
  • FOX
  • Berlanti Productions
  • Warner Bros. Television
  • Sklaverworth Productions
  • VHPT! Co.
Director
Chris Fedak
Starring
Tom Payne, Michael Sheen, Bellamy Young, Lou Diamond Phillips, Halston Sage, Aurora Perrineau

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About the series

Criminal psychologist Malcolm Bright has a unique understanding of how killers think — his father is a notorious serial murderer who terrorized New York for years. After a long break, Malcolm returns to working with the police, using his unusual insight to help solve the city’s most difficult cases. But working alongside his father, who remains behind bars, forces Malcolm to confront the darkness of his own past. As he hunts dangerous criminals, he must also face a disturbing question: how much of his father’s nature lives within him?

Seasons & episodes

Season 1

2019 · 20 episodes

  1. Still from episode 1
    E01

    Pilot

    23 Sep 2019 46 min

    Bright deals with the repercussions of seeing his father for the first time in years.

  2. Still from episode 2
    E02

    Annihilator

    30 Sep 2019 44 min

    As Bright slips into the mind of a serial killer, he must deal with the repercussions of seeing his father for the first time in years.

  3. Still from episode 3
    E03

    Fear Response

    07 Oct 2019 44 min

    A drug-induced homicide forces Malcolm to rethink his fears. Gil, Jessica and Ainsley catch wind that Malcolm has been seeing his father again.

  4. Still from episode 4
    E04

    Designer Complicity

    14 Oct 2019 44 min

    As Malcolm's childhood memories surface, he realizes his father's killing spree may not have been a surprise to everyone in the family. Malcolm, Gil, Dani and JT hunt for a stalker with a creepy eye for design.

  5. Still from episode 5
    E05

    The Trip

    21 Oct 2019 44 min

    Malcolm searches the depths of his mind to unravel the mystery of the girl in the box. When the NYPD investigates a homicide and assumes it is linked to a drug cartel, Malcolm discovers a secret about Dani's past that draws them closer together.

  6. Still from episode 6
    E06

    All Souls and Sadists

    28 Oct 2019 44 min

    When Bright uncovers a photo of himself and Martin from when he was a kid, he is forced to focus on the repressed memories from his childhood psyche. Jessica and Malcolm agree they must put a stop to Ainsley's idea.

  7. Still from episode 7
    E07

    Q&A

    04 Nov 2019 44 min

    Bright's quest for answers about his childhood leads him to a junkyard, where he's bombarded with gunshots. Ainsley's exclusive interview with Martin takes an unexpected turn, forcing her to team up with Bright.

  8. Still from episode 8
    E08

    Family Friend

    11 Nov 2019 44 min

    Malcolm realizes the suspect in the "Junkyard Killer" case may have a connection to his father.

  9. Still from episode 9
    E09

    Pied-A-Terre

    25 Nov 2019 44 min

    When Martin is locked away in solitary confinement and the FBI takes over the Junkyard Killer case, Malcolm uses his spare time as an excuse to try out a “normal” lifestyle.

  10. Still from episode 10
    E10

    Silent Night

    02 Dec 2019 44 min

    Knowing that the “Junkyard Killer” was in cahoots with his father, Malcolm goes against the FBI’s wishes and continues to investigate. His findings reconnect him with a disgruntled ex-detective who was once heavily involved in the search for “The Surgeon,” delivering them both into danger.

  11. Still from episode 11
    E11

    Alone Time

    20 Jan 2020 44 min

    The FBI and NYPD band together to save Malcolm from the "Junkyard Killer," aka John Watkins, who reveals shocking details about his involvement in the camping trip memories that have been plaguing his psyche. Meanwhile, as Gil looks for answers from The Surgeon, Ainsley and Jessica search through their memories of the past, hoping to find some sort of clue as to where Malcolm could be hidden.

  12. Still from episode 12
    E12

    Internal Affairs

    27 Jan 2020 44 min

    Following a mysterious and catastrophic incident in the precinct, Bright faces an internal affairs review as Gil and the team worry about his mental health.

  13. Still from episode 13
    E13

    Wait & Hope

    03 Feb 2020 44 min

    Malcolm takes a detour from his mandated vacation time when he finds out a killer on the loose is mimicking homicides from one his favorite children's books, "The Count of Monte Cristo." With added help from a very excited Martin Whitly, the NYPD trace the case back to a high society family planning one of the biggest weddings of the season, so Malcolm and Dani get dressed up to attend the event and track down their culprit.

  14. Still from episode 14
    E14

    Eye of the Needle

    10 Feb 2020 44 min

    Jessica continues to search for more information on the "Girl in the Box," but is confronted by the "Carousel Killer," who has a very public vendetta against the Whitlys. While the NYPD investigates families tied to Martin's victims, it's ultimately up to Malcolm and Jessica to track down the tip-line caller, turned killer, who is blackmailing her. Meanwhile, Ainsley receives a big promotion at work, but quickly realizes she may never escape the high demand for serial killer reports.

  15. Still from episode 15
    E15

    Death's Door

    17 Feb 2020 44 min

    When a body is found professionally preserved and embalmed, the NYPD teams up with Edrisa to go undercover at a convention of funeral directors. While there, they discover their top suspects - morticians Tilda and Dev - who used to be in business with the victim. Then, enter the mind of a serial killer as Martin revisits his past through a series of hallucinations.

  16. Still from episode 16
    E16

    The Job

    16 Mar 2020 43 min

    When a motorcycle gang robbery turns into a murder, Malcolm and team are called to the scene to investigate. While he's working on a profile, he runs into an old friend from boarding school, licensed insurance investigator Vijay (guest star Dhruv Singh). Together they work to uncover the identity of the murderer and his accomplices who stole millions in watches. Meanwhile, Martin blackmails Jessica, exchanging his silence about who stabbed him for more quality time with his son.

  17. Still from episode 17
    E17

    Stranger Beside You

    23 Mar 2020 44 min

    The NYPD dives into a case surrounding a famous mommy blogger, whose husband was mysteriously stabbed just days after their baby was born. Meanwhile, Bright finds his way back to Eve, but can't shake his paranoia that there's more to her than meets the eye. To help ease his nerves, Ainsley helps him do some investigating and uncovers a secret she has been keeping.

  18. Still from episode 18
    E18

    Scheherazade

    30 Mar 2020 44 min

    When an up-and-coming ballet dancer is mysteriously poisoned, the NYPD dives deep into the rigorous world of dance. Meanwhile, Jessica reunites with an old friend, socialite Nicholas Endicott, and Bright and Eve turn to Martin for answers regarding the girl in the box.

  19. Still from episode 19
    E19

    The Professionals

    20 Apr 2020 44 min

    After a catastrophic turn of events, Malcolm and Ainsley are convinced there's more to Nicholas Endicott than meets the eye. Their only hope just might be an impromptu Whitly family reunion.

  20. Still from episode 20
    E20

    Like Father...

    27 Apr 2020 44 min

    Malcolm continues to unravel as the mystery of the girl in the box comes to a head. As Nicholas Endicott's (guest star Dermot Mulroney) true colors continue to show, the Whitlys must decide to what lengths they are willing to go in order to take him down

Season 2

2021 · 13 episodes

  1. Still from episode 1
    E01

    It’s All in the Execution

    12 Jan 2021 44 min

    Bright finds his personal life in disarray after his sister's shocking actions. Now, he has to "take care" of her and protect his mother, Jessica, from a secret that could tear the family apart all over again. To distract himself, Malcolm takes on a new case and must find the killer behind a recent beheading in the city... and the only person he can turn to for help with the case is his father. Meanwhile, Martin returns to Claremont to a surprise new roommate and JT faces discrimination while on the job.

  2. Still from episode 2
    E02

    Speak of the Devil

    19 Jan 2021 44 min

    When a priest is found murdered in his place of worship, Bright grapples with its effect on his own trauma.

  3. Still from episode 3
    E03

    Alma Mater

    26 Jan 2021 44 min

    When the headmaster of Bright's alma mater is found murdered, he is forced to face a troubling secret from his past. Meanwhile, Jessica struggles with her decision to end things with Gil, Martin grows closer to Friar Pete and JT eagerly anticipates the birth of his baby.

  4. Still from episode 4
    E04

    Take Your Father to Work Day

    02 Feb 2021 44 min

    Martin is delighted when a murder at Claremont Psychiatric brings the NYPD into his territory, allowing him direct involvement with one of Malcolm's cases. While working the same job, Ainsley's suspicion grows when she feels Malcolm may be hiding something from her. All the while, Malcolm and Ainsley must dodge their mother, who's wondering why they got rid of her favorite rug.

  5. Still from episode 5
    E05

    Bad Manners

    09 Feb 2021 44 min

    Malcolm and Ainsley both race to find the killer in the so-called "Debutante Slayings," but Ainsley's persistence has Malcolm worried about what her actual motive might be. While Martin is thrilled to see his daughter's passion in the field, Jessica suggests she and Ainsley take a vacation. Meanwhile, JT meets with his union rep to decide if he should file an official complaint against the cop who discriminated against him.

  6. Still from episode 6
    E06

    Head Case

    16 Feb 2021 44 min

    The team investigates the murder of an architect who was tasked with renovating a supposedly haunted hotel.

  7. Still from episode 7
    E07

    Face Value

    02 Mar 2021 44 min

    Malcolm focuses on a case in which a famous plastic surgeon is murdered; Martin gets a new job working in the infirmary with Dr. Vivian Capshaw; Jessica is surprised to learn her younger sister is in town.

  8. Still from episode 8
    E08

    Ouroboros

    13 Apr 2021 44 min

    When world-famous Europol profiler Simon Hoxley shows up in New York and claims that Major Crimes' current case is connected to the discovery of Endicott's body overseas, Bright fears he and Ainsley's secret is about to be exposed. Meanwhile, Martin gets to know Dr. Vivian Capshaw.

  9. Still from episode 9
    E09

    The Killabustas

    20 Apr 2021 44 min

    Despite Gil's fatherly concerns, Bright throws himself into a new case involving an escalating killer that has Edrisa's online vigilante group, known as the "Killabustas," trying to stop him. Meanwhile, Jessica realizes that she must dive deep into her past traumas in order to write a book and may need Gil's help to do it. Then, Martin's relationship with Dr. Capshaw intensifies.

  10. Still from episode 10
    E10

    Exit Strategy

    27 Apr 2021 44 min

    As Malcolm distances himself from Martin, Jessica does the opposite, diving head-first into the past for the sake of her tell-all book. Meanwhile, Martin is desperate to get in touch with his son ahead of his imminent plans, as Dr. Vivian Capshaw grows increasingly suspicious. Meanwhile, the NYPD investigates a crime of passion.

  11. Still from episode 11
    E11

    You Can Run...

    04 May 2021 44 min

    After a terrifying incident at Claremont, Malcolm is in a race against time to track down multiple killers. The NYPD realizes someone close to home might be the key to finding them.

  12. Still from episode 12
    E12

    Sun and Fun

    11 May 2021 44 min

    As the search intensifies for a serial killer on the run, so does Malcolm's tenacity, causing U.S. Marshal Emily Ruiz to kick him off the case. However, Malcolm doesn't back down that easily.

  13. Still from episode 13
    E13

    The Last Weekend

    18 May 2021 44 min

    The search for a serial killer known as "The Woodsman" might help the NYPD find one of their own.

Specials

2 episodes

  1. E01

    Killer Genes

    7 min

  2. E02

    Emerging from Blood

    6 min

Questions and answers

How many seasons and episodes does “Prodigal Son” have?

2 seasons, 33 episodes.

When did “Prodigal Son” premiere?

Premiere: 23 September 2019.

Who stars in “Prodigal Son”?

Starring: Tom Payne, Michael Sheen, Bellamy Young, Lou Diamond Phillips and others.

What age rating does “Prodigal Son” have?

Age rating: TV-14.

Who directed “Prodigal Son”?

Director: Chris Fedak.

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