Prodigal Son
“Enter the mind of a serial killer.”
Creator
Chris Fedak, Sam Sklaver
The son of a notorious serial killer becomes an acclaimed criminal psychologist who uses his unique insight into how killers think to help the NYPD.
Seasons
2
Episodes
33
Country
United States of America
Status
Canceled
Cast
Tom Payne
Malcolm Bright · 33 eps
Michael Sheen
Dr. Martin Whitly · 33 eps
Lou Diamond Phillips
Gil Arroyo · 33 eps
Bellamy Young
Jessica Whitly · 33 eps
Keiko Agena
Dr. Edrisa Tanaka · 33 eps
Halston Sage
Ainsley Whitly · 33 eps
Aurora Perrineau
Dani Powell · 33 eps
Frank Harts
JT Tarmel · 33 eps
Esau Pritchett
Mr. David · 21 eps
Catherine Zeta-Jones
Dr. Vivian Capshaw · 7 eps
Molly Griggs
Eve Blanchard · 8 eps
Christian Borle
Friar Pete · 6 eps
Dermot Mulroney
Nicholas Endicott · 3 eps
Charlayne Woodard
Dr. Gabrielle Le Deux · 5 eps
Armando Acevedo
Hector Cueto · 5 eps
Meagan Good
Colette Swanson · 3 eps
Alan Cumming
Simon Hoxley · 2 eps
Michael Raymond-James
Paul Lazar / John Watkins / The Junkyard Killer · 3 eps
Raymond Lee
Jin · 3 eps
April Hernandez Castillo
Marshal Emily Ruiz · 3 eps
Kristen Connolly
Beth Saverstein · 1 eps
Hettienne Park
Leslie · 2 eps
Michael Chernus
Jerry · 2 eps
Meredith Garretson
Kimberly · 2 eps
James Saito
Dr. Stanley Higa · 2 eps
Michael Potts
Dr. Brandon Marsh · 2 eps
Matthew Maher
Tevin · 2 eps
Anna Gunn
Sheriff Fern Cooley · 1 eps
Robert Joy
Gerald Morris · 1 eps
Brian Stokes Mitchell
Everett Sterling · 2 eps
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1
Pilot
Bright deals with the repercussions of seeing his father for the first time in years.
2
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.
3
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.
4
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.
5
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.
6
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.
7
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.
8
Family Friend
Malcolm realizes the suspect in the "Junkyard Killer" case may have a connection to his father.
9
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.
10
Silent Night
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
Alone Time
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
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.
13
Wait & Hope
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
Eye of the Needle
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
Death's Door
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
The Job
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
Stranger Beside You
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
Scheherazade
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
The Professionals
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
Like Father...
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
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