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Prodigal Son

  • TV Series
  • 2019–20212019–2021
  • TV-14TV-14
  • 44m
IMDb RATING
7.7/10
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  • Crime
  • Drama
  • Mystery
Malcolm Bright, one of the best criminal psychologists around, uses his twisted genius to help the NYPD solve crimes.Malcolm Bright, one of the best criminal psychologists around, uses his twisted genius to help the NYPD solve crimes.Malcolm Bright, one of the best criminal psychologists around, uses his twisted genius to help the NYPD solve crimes.
IMDb RATING
7.7/10
20K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
973
96
  • Creators
    • Chris Fedak
    • Sam Sklaver
  • Stars
    • Tom Payne
    • Lou Diamond Phillips
    • Halston Sage
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  • Creators
    • Chris Fedak
    • Sam Sklaver
  • Stars
    • Tom Payne
    • Lou Diamond Phillips
    • Halston Sage
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    • 565User reviews
    • 19Critic reviews
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    • Awards
      • 2 nominations

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    Prodigal Son: Gil & Malcolm Talk Killer Theories
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    Prodigal Son: Gil & Malcolm Talk Killer Theories
    Prodigal Son: Malcolm's Strange Encounter With An Imprisoned Victim
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    Prodigal Son: Malcolm's Strange Encounter With An Imprisoned Victim
    Prodigal Son: Malcolm Activates A Bomb
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    Prodigal Son: Malcolm Activates A Bomb
    Prodigal Son: Jessica Visits Martin In Prison
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    Prodigal Son: Jessica Visits Martin In Prison
    Prodigal Son: Tilda Describes Her Relationship With The Murder Victim
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    Prodigal Son: Tilda Describes Her Relationship With The Murder Victim
    Prodigal Son: Gil Agrees To Take Malcolm To The Crime Scene
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    Prodigal Son: Gil Agrees To Take Malcolm To The Crime Scene
    Prodigal Son: Gil Realizes Malcolm Shouldn't Be Working
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    Prodigal Son: Gil Realizes Malcolm Shouldn't Be Working
    Prodigal Son: Gil Asks Martin To Help Find Malcolm
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    Prodigal Son: Gil Asks Martin To Help Find Malcolm
    Prodigal Son: Malcolm Can't Figure Out How He Was Framed
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    Prodigal Son: Malcolm Can't Figure Out How He Was Framed
    Prodigal Son: Malcolm Meets A Man About To Commit Suicide
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    Prodigal Son: Malcolm Meets A Man About To Commit Suicide
    Prodigal Son: Jt Must Protect His Family
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    Prodigal Son: Jt Must Protect His Family

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    Tom Payne
    Tom Payne
    • Malcolm Brightas Malcolm Bright
    33 episodes33 eps • 2019–2021
    Lou Diamond Phillips
    Lou Diamond Phillips
    • Gil Arroyoas Gil Arroyo
    33 episodes33 eps • 2019–2021
    Halston Sage
    Halston Sage
    • Ainsley Whitlyas Ainsley Whitly
    33 episodes33 eps • 2019–2021
    Aurora Perrineau
    Aurora Perrineau
    • Dani Powellas Dani Powell
    33 episodes33 eps • 2019–2021
    Frank Harts
    Frank Harts
    • JT Tarmelas JT Tarmel
    33 episodes33 eps • 2019–2021
    Keiko Agena
    Keiko Agena
    • Dr. Edrisa Tanakaas Dr. Edrisa Tanaka
    33 episodes33 eps • 2019–2021
    Bellamy Young
    Bellamy Young
    • Jessica Whitlyas Jessica Whitly
    33 episodes33 eps • 2019–2021
    Michael Sheen
    Michael Sheen
    • Dr. Martin Whitlyas Dr. Martin Whitly
    33 episodes33 eps • 2019–2021
    Esau Pritchett
    Esau Pritchett
    • Mr. Davidas Mr. David
    21 episodes21 eps • 2019–2021
    Kasjan Wilson
    • Young Malcolmas Young Malcolm
    11 episodes11 eps • 2019–2021
    Molly Griggs
    Molly Griggs
    • Eve Blanchardas Eve Blanchard
    8 episodes8 eps • 2019–2020
    Catherine Zeta-Jones
    Catherine Zeta-Jones
    • Dr. Vivian Capshawas Dr. Vivian Capshaw
    7 episodes7 eps • 2021
    Christian Borle
    Christian Borle
    • Friar Peteas Friar Pete
    6 episodes6 eps • 2021
    Anna Eilinsfeld
    Anna Eilinsfeld
    • The Girl in the Boxas The Girl in the Box…
    6 episodes6 eps • 2019–2020
    Charlayne Woodard
    Charlayne Woodard
    • Dr. Gabrielle Le Deuxas Dr. Gabrielle Le Deux
    5 episodes5 eps • 2019–2020
    Armando Acevedo
    Armando Acevedo
    • Hectoras Hector
    5 episodes5 eps • 2020–2021
    Giuseppe Ardizzone
    Giuseppe Ardizzone
    • Adolpho Jessica's Driveras Adolpho Jessica's Driver…
    4 episodes4 eps • 2019–2020
    Meagan Good
    Meagan Good
    • Colette Swansonas Colette Swanson
    3 episodes3 eps • 2019–2020
    • Creators
      • Chris Fedak
      • Sam Sklaver
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    • Trivia
      Claremont Psychiatric Hospital is fictional. Its exterior shots belong actually to the Findlay Teller Apartments in the Bronx, New York City.
    • Goofs
      In the pilot, Bright's phone is an iPhone; however, in a couple of ensuing episodes, he has an Android before seemingly switching back to the iPhone he had in episode 1.
    • Connections
      Featured in The Ingraham Angle: Episode dated 27 March 2020 (2020)

    User reviews565

    Review
    Top review
    8/10
    A thrilling, bumpy ride. Worth watching.
    Rather than focusing on the present, the show seemed to be tracing back into the past too much, even in the first episode. Malcolm's state of mind and his relationship with his SERIAL KILLER father is both complex and interesting. Michael Sheen's performance is fantastic as well, I'm already hooked!
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    • Nov 10, 2019

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    • Release date
      • September 23, 2019 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official sites
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    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Блудни син
    • Filming locations
      • Findlay Teller Apartments - Findlay Plaza, 1201 Findlay Avenue, Morrisania, Bronx, New York City, New York, USA
    • Production companies
      • Berlanti Productions
      • Sklaverworth Productions
      • VHPT Company
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    • Runtime
      44 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 16:9 HD

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