Prodigal Son

About Prodigal Son

Prodigal Son is an intelligent and gripping crime drama series that premiered in 2019. The show follows Malcolm Bright, a criminal profiler whose unique insight into how killers think comes courtesy of his father, Dr. Martin Whitly, a notorious serial killer known as "The Surgeon". Due to his father's destructive actions, Bright is tormented by fear of becoming a killer himself but utilizes his knowledge to help the police solve crimes and stop killers.

Making/Production

The show is produced by Berlanti Productions, in association with Warner Bros. Television and Fox Entertainment. Notably, Chris Fedak and Sam Sklaver are the series' creators, and they also serve as executive producers along with Greg Berlanti and Sarah Schechter. Prodigal Son was filmed in New York City, providing a backdrop of authenticity for its gripping storyline.

Actors

• Tom Payne stars as the lead character, Malcolm Bright. Payne portrays a gifted criminal profiler with eerily accurate insights into the minds of murderers, a talent he unfortunately inherited from his father.
• Michael Sheen plays Dr. Martin Whitly, a successful and charming physician whose high-profile life is toppled when he is caught and imprisoned for multiple gruesome murders. Sheen delivers a captivating performance of a cultured, seemingly warm father with a dark, terrifying side.
• Bellamy Young portrays Jessica Whitly, Malcolm's mother, who must balance her public image with the reality of her husband's terrible crimes. Young serves up a compelling performance of a woman torn between her love for her son and the sins of her husband.

Trivia/ Interesting Facts

• Prodigal Son was conceived with a unique premise: the son of a convicted serial killer who fears he may turn out like his father.
• The series features several Broadway performers, including Bellamy Young, Halston Sage, and Michael Sheen.
• The title, "Prodigal Son," is a reference to a parable in the Bible about a wayward son who returns to his father.

Awards

While Prodigal Son does not have any major awards, it has garnered fan accolades and positive reviews for its compelling storyline and exceptional performances by the cast.

Quotes

• "My reptile brain is having a moment."
• "You can't choose your parents, but you can choose to lock them up."
• "Normal is relative."

Music, Soundtrack

• "Speak of the Devil" by The Saints
• "Monster" by Handsome Ghost
• "Howl" by Florence + the Machine