Prodigal Son
PRODIGAL SON is a fresh take on a crime franchise with a provocative and outrageous lead character and a darkly comedic tone, from Emmy Award-nominated executive producers Greg Berlanti and Sarah Schechter (“Riverdale,” “The Flash”) and writers Chris Fedak (“Deception,” “Chuck”) and Sam Sklaver (“Deception,” “Bored to Death”).
- Metascore61
- 2019-2021
- 2 seasons
- Fox Network
- Suspense, Drama
- TV-14
PRODIGAL SON is a fresh take on a crime franchise with a provocative and outrageous lead character and a darkly comedic tone, from Emmy Award-nominated executive producers Greg Berlanti and Sarah Schechter (“Riverdale,” “The Flash”) and writers Chris Fedak (“Deception,” “Chuck”) and Sam Sklaver (“Deception,” “Bored to Death”).
Season 2 Episode Guide
13 Episodes 2021
Episode 1
It's All in the Execution
Tue, Jan 12, 2021 43 mins
Bright finds his personal life in disarray after his sister's shocking actions; he must take care of her and protect his mother from a secret that could tear the family apart all over again; Malcolm must find a killer.
Episode 2
Speak of the Devil
Tue, Jan 19, 2021 43 mins
New York Archbishop Argento personally discusses the murder of a priest in his church, where paintings are being restored by a atheist professional and amateur-expert nun Agnes. The ritualistic MO suggests a link to the victim's activity as exorcist, and a culprit presuming to be demonically possessed. After determining that the priest's last patient lacks the self-control necessary to commit the murder, Malcolm consults with Martin, who in turn draws in Friar Pete, another patient at Claremont psych ward, expert in exorcism and fellow escape plotter. Malcolm needs their advice to deal with both diabolic mindset and hallucinogenic lead paint poisoning. Gil is duped by Jessica as she fears to bring disaster to partners and must step in to help JT, who finds prejudice compromises even leading police teams, not only confronted with Texan bigots.
Episode 3
Alma Mater
Tue, Jan 26, 2021 43 mins
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 (guest star Christian Borle) and JT eagerly anticipates the birth of his baby.
Episode 4
Take Your Father to Work Day
Tue, Feb 2, 2021 43 mins
Martin's simpleton ex-cellmate Jerry falls to his death shortly before his scheduled release, having aroused jealousy in therapy group. Gil must admit he was actually murdered, so Malcolm is forced to work closely with his father, and his clerical mate Pete, as they witnessed Jerry's death and know everyone there well. Ainsley starts remembering after seeing an identical image of the carpet Malcolm used to wrap Endicott's body and demands he tells her the truth about that night, in vain. Jessica also gets suspicious and calls Martin, who only hints that something might have happened. Jerry's prison girlfriend Rhonda, who seduced a guard for the keys, claims Martin killed him as part of his escape plan, but Malcolm soon realizes he was misdirected: Rhonda killed Jerry, frustrated to be 'left behind' and wants to kill Martin for "curing" him. Pursued, Rhonda gets hold of Malcolm, only Martin abandoning his escape at the arrival of Dani save his life. Jessica forces Malcolm to admit the truth, but is sworn to secrecy to Ainsley.
Episode 5
Bad Manners
Tue, Feb 9, 2021 43 mins
Malcolm must set aside his worries over sister Ainsley's careless jumping on is cases as the serial killer targets fellow pupils or alumni of her former 'finishing school', so she introduces him and gets access to debutante files from eponymous founder Sarah Windsor. Martin is delighted to explain that recklessness to Jessica, who must face they're a 'murderous' family of killers. Malcolm learns only just in time how dangerously Sarah and her devoted assistant Rachel are, while Ainsley gets too close.
Episode 6
Head Case
Tue, Feb 16, 2021 43 mins
The team investigates the murder of an architect who was tasked with renovating a supposedly haunted hotel.
Episode 7
Face Value
Tue, Mar 2, 2021 43 mins
Malcolm, still reeling from the latest events with Ainsley, focuses on the next case, in which a famous plastic surgeon is murdered. Meanwhile, Martin gets a new job working in the infirmary with resident MD Dr. Vivian Capshaw. Then, Jessica is surprised to learn her younger sister is in town.
Episode 8
Ouroboros
Tue, Apr 13, 2021
Malcolm's latest case, serial murders to cover up Endicott's courier network which he brilliantly used to dispose of Nicholas's corpse, forces him to cross paths with British Europol star profiler and hit author Hoxley, who announces to the press that Endicott's murder was part of a larger conspiracy involving a network of international smugglers. Hoxley soon proves himself about as smart as Malcolm, deducing that Endicott was murdered in Jessica's townhouse and that Martin helped dispose of the body; however, he concludes that Malcolm, not Ainsley, stabbed Endicott. Malcolm turns his focus to solving the case: based on Hoxley's previous work, he realizes that someone is killing everyone involved with the disposal of Endicott's remains. Forced to deceive his own team, he tracks down the last remaining courier, a woman named Natalie, to save her, but ultimately finds she's the real killer, who knows about his role in Endicott's murder. With Martin's help by phone, Malcolm stops Nat from killing Hoxley, but she refuses his help and ends up impaled. A grateful Hoxley declares that Natalie killed Endicott in an interview with Ainsley. Martin is confronted by infirmary Dr. Vivian Capshaw for stealing surgical scissors, which she reclaims; they briefly kiss.
Episode 9
The Killabustas
Tue, Apr 20, 2021
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.
Episode 10
Exit Strategy
Tue, Apr 27, 2021
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.
Episode 11
You Can Run...
Tue, May 4, 2021
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.
Episode 12
Sun and Fun
Tue, May 11, 2021
Malcolm feels guilty and professionally laughable for failing so far to track down his father and life-lo,g profiling object, but is in no mood to be shoved aside by the incompetent federal agent as his knowledge is the best trump to catch Martin. He soon comes to suspect rightly that the escape required inside help, and guesses that came from Dr. Vivian Capshaw, whose psychological profile and covered-up track record confirm she probably is a serial killer herself, likely to turn Martin into a lover/victim. Indeed he's injected to be wheelchair-stuck and fails her loyalty test by phoning Malcolm. Malcolm pushes on, despite Gil asking him to bow out, and contacts Vivian, who only accepts to bring him to Martin if she can inject him, raising the stakes for Martin in a seemingly hopeless position.
Episode 13
The Last Weekend
Tue, May 18, 2021
The search for a serial killer known as "The Woodsman" might help the NYPD find one of their own.
