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Season 1 – Prodigal Son

2019 Crime Drama TRAILER for Prodigal Son: Season 1 Trailer - Every Killer Has Their Signature List
58% Tomatometer 33 Reviews 87% Popcornmeter 500+ Ratings
Malcolm Bright is a gifted criminal psychologist, using his twisted genius to help the NYPD solve crimes and stop killers, all while dealing with a manipulative mother, a serial killer father still looking to bond with his prodigal son and his own constantly evolving neuroses. Bright's only ally is his sister, Ainsley, a TV journalist who wishes her brother would take a break from murder and have a normal life. Unfortunately for his sister, the only way Bright feels normal is by solving cases with the help of his longtime mentor, NYPD Detective Gil Arroyo. Arroyo's one of the best detectives around, and he expects no less from his team, which includes Detective JT Tarmel, a born-and-bred New Yorker who questions whether Bright is a psychopath himself.
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Though it shows promise, Prodigal Son sidelines a spectacular Michael Sheen in favor of a more pedestrian procedural that often drifts too deeply into the grotesque.

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Deborah Ross The Mail on Sunday (UK) As this doesn't take itself seriously, it's hard to know why we should, and the result is plain hammy. In fact, as ham these days is 82 per cent injected water, this may even be more hammy than actual ham. Yes, I'm pretty sure it is. Rated: 1/5 Aug 3, 2020 Full Review Hugo Rifkind Times (UK) Much cleverer than it pretends to be. Which isn't very. Aug 3, 2020 Full Review Suzi Feay Financial Times Fortunately Payne can sparkle to order, and Sheen makes the simple greeting "My boy!" drip with malice, glee, neediness and guile. Rated: 3/5 Aug 3, 2020 Full Review Camilla Long Sunday Times (UK) Deliciously camp. Aug 3, 2020 Full Review Adam Sweeting The Arts Desk This is an instantly addictive show, dominated by the blackly comic Sheen but also sprinkled with delicious character roles, not least Bellamy Young. Rated: 4/5 Jul 29, 2020 Full Review Kevin Yeoman Screen Rant Like most network television premieres this fall season Prodigal Son pilot feels not quite ready for primetime. Mar 17, 2020 Full Review Read all reviews

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Joa C Really unrealistic to the point that it make it untouchable for the viewer to relate, or enjoy anything. The main cast was really good though, the idea was interesting but the scenario badly written, jokes and dialogues repeated many times. The dialogues especially waw super unnatural between the characters, the expressions and reactions was one of the worst parts, like the didn't let the actors act! If that make sense, everything just had to be sexy or hot and it get really annoying. Gladly in s2 we had a different new plot that i enjoy -mostly-. It's not a really bad series, you can kill time by watching it but you are not going to remember it after 1-2 days, so not something special. Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 11/20/23 Full Review alice c Really good fun and very addictive. It somehow manages to pull off being darkly atmospheric and funny at the same time. And showcasing some great acting. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 03/09/23 Full Review Samantha F Acting kinda sucks. Script kinda sucks. Story is still pretty interesting though. Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 11/10/22 Full Review Joseph G A brilliant killer helps the police catch less brilliant killers. (See, Silence of the Lambs, Blacklist, White Collar, Manhunter, The Mentalist, etc. etc.) To make matters worse, every trace of edge is removed from every episode. Michael Sheen Carrie's the show and it's worth watching for his performances alone. Rated 2 out of 5 stars 04/16/22 Full Review Audience Member Very derivative. Cringy at times. Felt sorry for the cast Dreadful Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars 01/09/23 Full Review Audience Member Both Season 1 and 2 of this show were amazing! I love the entire cast - they could do humor and drama and suspense. Writing is smart. It seems that many solid meaty shows like this one are not renewed in favor of cheap reality shows or cheap game shows. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/09/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Episode 1 Aired Sep 23, 2019 Pilot Criminal psychologist Malcolm Bright helps the NYPD solve crimes, while also dealing with a manipulative mother, an annoyingly normal sister and a homicidal father. Details Episode 2 Aired Sep 30, 2019 Annihilator 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. Details Episode 3 Aired Oct 7, 2019 Fear Response A drug-induced homicide forces Malcolm to rethink his fears; Gil, Jessica and Ainsley catch wind that Malcolm has been seeing his father again. Details Episode 4 Aired Oct 14, 2019 Designer Complicity 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. Details Episode 5 Aired Oct 21, 2019 The Trip 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. Details Episode 6 Aired Oct 28, 2019 All Souls and Sadists 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. Details Episode 7 Aired Nov 4, 2019 Q&A 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. Details Episode 8 Aired Nov 11, 2019 Family Friend As the NYPD digs into the "Junkyard Killer" case, Malcolm realizes the main suspect may have had a connection to his father; Ainsley itches to be the first one on the case; Jessica panics, fearing she may never be able to leave the past behind. Details Episode 9 Aired Nov 25, 2019 Pied-A-Terre 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; the NYPD tracks a new homicide that's linked to an elite underground sex club. Details Episode 10 Aired Dec 2, 2019 Silent Night Knowing that the "Junkyard Killer" was in cahoots with his father, Malcolm goes against the FBI's wishes and continues to investigate; an epic blowout with Ainsley leads Jessica to take matters into her own hands. Details Episode 11 Aired Jan 20, 2020 Alone Time The FBI and NYPD band together to save Malcolm from the "Junkyard Killer"; as Gil looks for answers from The Surgeon, Ainsley and Jessica search through their memories of the past, hoping to find clues about where Malcolm could be hidden. Details Episode 12 Aired Jan 27, 2020 Internal Affairs 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. Details Episode 13 Aired Feb 3, 2020 Wait & Hope Malcolm takes a detour from his mandated vacation time when a killer mimics homicides from one his favorite children's books, "The Count of Monte Cristo"; the NYPD traces the case back to a high society family planning a big wedding. Details Episode 14 Aired Feb 10, 2020 Eye of the Needle Jessica continues to search for more information on the "Girl in the Box," but is confronted by a new killer who has a very public vendetta against the Whitlys; Ainsley receives a big promotion at work. Details Episode 15 Aired Feb 17, 2020 Death's Door When a body is found professionally preserved and embalmed, the NYPD teams up with Edrisa to go under cover at a convention of funeral directors; Martin revisits his past through a series of hallucinations. Details Episode 16 Aired Mar 16, 2020 The Job A motorcycle gang robbery turns into a murder; Malcolm runs into an old friend, and they work to uncover the identity of the murderer; Martin blackmails Jessica, exchanging his silence about who stabbed him for more quality time with his son. Details Episode 17 Aired Mar 23, 2020 Stranger Beside You A famous blogger's husband is mysteriously stabbed just days after their baby is born; Bright can't shake his paranoia that there's more to Eve than meets the eye; Ainsley uncovers a secret that Eve has been keeping. Details Episode 18 Aired Mar 30, 2020 Scheherazade A ballet dancer is mysteriously poisoned; Jessica reunites with an old friend; Bright and Eve turn to Martin for answers regarding the girl in the box. Details Episode 19 Aired Apr 20, 2020 The Professionals After a catastrophic turn of events, Malcolm and Ainsley are convinced there's more to Nicholas Endicott than meets the eye; an impromptu Whitly family reunion. Details Episode 20 Aired Apr 27, 2020 Like Father... Malcolm continues to unravel as the mystery of the girl in the box comes to a head; as Nicholas Endicott's true colors continue to show, the Whitlys must decide to what lengths they are willing to go in order to take him down. Details
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Season Info

Executive Producer
Greg Berlanti, Sarah Schechter, Chris Fedak, Sam Sklaver, Lee Toland Krieger
Network
Fox
Rating
TV-14 (L|V)
Genre
Crime, Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date
Sep 23, 2019