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Prodigal Son

Criminal psychologist Malcolm Bright uses his twisted genius to get inside the minds of murderers to help the NYPD solve cases, while he also battles his own demons.
202022 episodesX-Ray16+
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Episodes

  1. S1 E1 - Pilot

    September 22, 2019
    46min
    13+
    Malcolm Bright knows how killers think because his father, Dr. Martin Whitly, was one of the most notorious serial killers. He uses this knowledge to help the NYPD solve cases.
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  2. S1 E2 - Annihilator

    September 29, 2019
    44min
    13+
    Bright helps Arroyo solve a quadruple homicide, but he finds himself dealing with the repercussions of seeing his father for the first time in years.
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  3. S1 E3 - Fear Response

    October 6, 2019
    44min
    13+
    One of Martin's favorite psychologists may be involved in a homicide linked to an LSD-laced psychology trial and Malcolm's night terrors evolve.
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  4. S1 E4 - Designer Complicity

    October 13, 2019
    44min
    13+
    Malcolm's childhood memories lead to a realization, and the murder of a famous model sends Malcolm, Gil, Dani and JT on the hunt for a stalker.
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  5. S1 E5 - The Trip

    October 20, 2019
    44min
    13+
    Malcolm tries to unravel the mystery of "the girl in the box," but his real life becomes more of a blur and Malcolm discovers a secret about Dani's past.
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  6. S1 E6 - All Souls and Sadists

    October 27, 2019
    44min
    13+
    An uncovered photo unlocks Bright's repressed memories and Bright bonds with someone new. Also, Jessica and Malcolm try to put a stop to Ainsley's idea to interview "The Surgeon."
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  7. S1 E7 - Q&A

    November 3, 2019
    44min
    13+
    Bright's quest for answers about his childhood leads him to a new "junkyard killer" with victims spanning decades.
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  8. S1 E8 - Family Friend

    November 10, 2019
    44min
    13+
    Malcolm realizes the "Junkyard Killer" might be connected to his father, and Ainsley itches to be the first one on the case. Jessica fears she may never be able to escape her past.
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  9. S1 E9 - Pied-A-Terre

    November 24, 2019
    44min
    13+
    When the FBI takes over the Junkyard Killer case, Malcolm tries out a "normal" lifestyle. Meanwhile, the NYPD tracks a new homicide linked to an elite, underground sex club.
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  10. S1 E10 - Silent Night

    December 1, 2019
    44min
    13+
    Knowing that the "Junkyard Killer" was in cahoots with his father, Malcolm goes against the FBI's wishes and continues to investigate.
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  11. S1 E11 - Alone Time

    January 19, 2020
    44min
    13+
    The FBI and NYPD band together to save Malcolm from the "Junkyard Killer." Meanwhile, as Gil searches for answers, Ainsley and Jessica search through their memories.
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  12. S1 E12 - Internal Affairs

    January 26, 2020
    43min
    13+
    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.
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  13. S1 E13 - Wait and Hope

    February 2, 2020
    44min
    13+
    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.
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  14. S1 E14 - Eye of the Needle

    February 9, 2020
    44min
    13+
    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.
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  15. S1 E15 - Death's Door

    February 16, 2020
    44min
    16+
    The NYPD teams up with Edrisa to go undercover at a convention of funeral directors.
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  16. S1 E16 - The Job

    March 15, 2020
    43min
    13+
    When a motorcycle gang robbery turns into a murder, Malcolm and team are called to the scene to investigate.
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  17. S1 E17 - Stranger Beside You

    March 22, 2020
    44min
    13+
    The NYPD dives into a case surrounding a famous mommy blogger whose husband was mysteriously stabbed. Meanwhile, Bright can't shake his paranoia about Eve.
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  18. S1 E18 - Scheherazade

    March 29, 2020
    44min
    13+
    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.
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  19. S1 E19 - The Professionals

    April 19, 2020
    44min
    16+
    Malcolm and Ainsley are convinced there's more to Nicholas Endicott than meets the eye.
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  20. S1 E20 - Like Father...

    April 26, 2020
    44min
    13+
    Malcolm continues to unravel as the mystery of the girl in the box comes to a head.
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Extras

Bonus

On the Set

On the Set

2min13+
A behind-the-scenes look at the first season of Prodigal Son.
A behind-the-scenes look at the first season of Prodigal Son.
A behind-the-scenes look at the first season of Prodigal Son.

Details

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Content advisory

Violencefoul language

Subtitles

None available

Directors

Lee Toland Krieger

Producers

Not Specified

Cast

Tom PayneLou PhillipsAurora PerrineauFrank HartsHalston SageKeiko AgenaBellamy YoungMichael Sheen

Studio

Discovery Global Mystery & Suspense
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