: Malcolm battles severe PTSD, night terrors, and a constant fear that he might have inherited his father's sociopathic traits.
: Critics and audiences consistently praise Michael Sheen’s "creepy yet charming" performance as the serial killer father and Lou Diamond Phillips as Gil Arroyo, the NYPD mentor who originally arrested Martin. Prodigal Son Crime, Drama 2019 0h 43m 7.7
is a psychological crime drama that premiered in 2019, following Malcolm Bright (Tom Payne), a brilliant criminal psychologist who uses his "twisted genius" to help the NYPD solve gruesome murders. The catch? His father, Dr. Martin Whitly (Michael Sheen), is a notorious incarcerated serial killer known as "The Surgeon". Core Premise & Highlights : Malcolm battles severe PTSD, night terrors, and
: The show centers on the complex, manipulative relationship between Malcolm and his father, whom Malcolm must consult for insights into copycat killers. The catch
: It blends grisly crime-of-the-week procedurals with dark, campy humor and heightened family melodrama. Reception & Availability