Prodigal Son 2019
“Enter the mind of a serial killer.”
What is Prodigal Son?
Prodigal Son is an American procedural drama television series created by Chris Fedak and Sam Sklaver for the Fox Broadcasting Company. The series premiered on September 23, 2019, and concluded on May 18, 2021.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 2019
- Status
- Canceled
- Episodes
- 33
- Runtime
- 45 minutes
- First aired
- Sep 23, 2019
- Last aired
- May 18, 2021
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- US
- Networks
- FOX
- Genres
- Crime, Drama, Mystery
- Updated
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Estimate the schedule using 33 episodes and an average 45-minute runtime.
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Overview
Prodigal Son is an American procedural drama television series created by Chris Fedak and Sam Sklaver for the Fox Broadcasting Company. The series premiered on September 23, 2019, and concluded on May 18, 2021. In October 2019, the network picked up the show for a full season. The program features a cast including Tom Payne, Lou Diamond Phillips, Halston Sage, and Aurora Perrineau. The narrative follows the son of a notorious serial killer who becomes an acclaimed criminal psychologist. Utilizing his unique insight into how killers think, he assists the NYPD in solving crimes. Throughout the series, the protagonist must navigate his professional responsibilities while managing his complex relationship with his incarcerated serial killer father. The title refers to a term historically associated with the biblical parable found in the Gospel of Luke, though the word generally describes someone who is wastefully or recklessly extravagant in their expenditure of time, energy, or resources.
Should you watch it?
“A criminal psychologist uses his unique insight into killers to assist the NYPD investigations.”
- compelling psychological premise
- fast-paced crime procedural
- intense subject matter
- dark themes
Watch it if you enjoy psychological crime dramas that explore the minds of serial killers.
The series features dark themes and intense subject matter related to serial killers and criminal investigations.
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Episode guide
Season 1 · 20 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide →- E1 Pilot Sep 23, 2019
- E2 Annihilator Sep 30, 2019
- E3 Fear Response Oct 7, 2019
- E4 Designer Complicity Oct 14, 2019
- E5 The Trip Oct 21, 2019
- E6 All Souls and Sadists Oct 28, 2019
- E7 Q&A Nov 4, 2019
- E8 Family Friend Nov 11, 2019
- E9 Pied-A-Terre Nov 25, 2019
- E10 Silent Night Dec 2, 2019
- E11 Alone Time Jan 20, 2020
- E12 Internal Affairs Jan 27, 2020
- E13 Wait & Hope Feb 3, 2020
- E14 Eye of the Needle Feb 10, 2020
- E15 Death's Door Feb 17, 2020
- E16 The Job Mar 16, 2020
- E17 Stranger Beside You Mar 23, 2020
- E18 Scheherazade Mar 30, 2020
- E19 The Professionals Apr 20, 2020
- E20 Like Father... Apr 27, 2020
Season 2 · 13 episodes
- E1 It’s All in the Execution Jan 12, 2021
- E2 Speak of the Devil Jan 19, 2021
- E3 Alma Mater Jan 26, 2021
- E4 Take Your Father to Work Day Feb 2, 2021
- E5 Bad Manners Feb 9, 2021
- E6 Head Case Feb 16, 2021
- E7 Face Value Mar 2, 2021
- E8 Ouroboros Apr 13, 2021
- E9 The Killabustas Apr 20, 2021
- E10 Exit Strategy Apr 27, 2021
- E11 You Can Run... May 4, 2021
- E12 Sun and Fun May 11, 2021
- E13 The Last Weekend May 18, 2021
Frequently asked questions
What is the premise of the show?
The son of a notorious serial killer works as a criminal psychologist to help the NYPD.
Who is the main character?
The protagonist is an acclaimed criminal psychologist.
What is the tone of the series?
The series is a psychological crime drama with intense themes.
Does the show feature police investigations?
Yes, the main character uses his skills to assist the NYPD.
What is the central conflict?
The protagonist must navigate his unique insight into how killers think while working with law enforcement.