Prodigal Son Season 2 - Episode 2 Apr 2026

📄 Episode Report: Prodigal Son S02E02 – "Speak of the Devil"

Struggling with trauma, Malcolm has stopped attending therapy. He reluctantly seeks help from his father and a fellow inmate, Friar Pete , a serial killer who targeted victims based on religious delusions.

The investigation leads to Norman , a man suffering from identity disturbances who believed he was performing an exorcism. However, the real mastermind was Father Shaw , who was suffering from lead poisoning and religious delusions. 🧠 Psychological Profiles Prodigal Son Season 2 - Episode 2

Hebrew text at the scene references "Abaddon the Destroyer". The killer used precise surgical methods found in a 1517 medical text, the Field Guide to Surgery .

Continues to grapple with the trauma of police brutality from the season premiere. He remains hesitant to file a formal report despite encouragement from Dani. 🏛️ Family & Interpersonal Dynamics 📄 Episode Report: Prodigal Son S02E02 – "Speak

A priest is found murdered in his church, his body hanging upside down in a ritualistic display.

This episode, which aired on , blends high-stakes horror with the series' signature psychological tension. As Malcolm Bright navigates a gruesome "religious" murder, he must also confront the weight of the secret he shares with his father: Ainsley’s murder of Nicholas Endicott. 🔍 Case File: The Murder of Father Reyes However, the real mastermind was Father Shaw ,

Martin uses the case to manipulate Malcolm. He attempts to "absolve" Malcolm of his recent actions by taking the blame, famously remarking that there is "little distinction between possession and parenting".