Prodigal Son

Name: Prodigal Son
Genre: Crime, Drama, Mystery
Released: 2019-09-23
Rating: 8.1
Cast: Tom Payne, Michael Sheen, Bellamy Young, Lou Diamond Phillips, Halston Sage

2019·Series·TV-14·45 min·★ 8.1(459)

Crime Drama Mystery More English titles

“Enter the mind of a serial killer.”

The son of a notorious serial killer becomes an acclaimed criminal psychologist who uses his unique insight into how killers think to help the NYPD.

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About Prodigal Son

Prodigal Son is a 2019 English-language crime, drama and mystery series created by Chris Fedak and Sam Sklaver. The cast is led by Tom Payne, Michael Sheen, Bellamy Young. It spans 2 seasons and 33 episodes. Viewers rate it 8.1/10 across 500 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Netflix, HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV.

Prodigal Son was produced by Berlanti Productions, Warner Bros. Television, and Sklaverworth Productions and made in United States of America. It was first aired on September 23, 2019, and carries a TV-14 certification.

Created by: Chris Fedak, Sam Sklaver
First aired: September 23, 2019
Last aired: May 18, 2021
Original language: English
Age rating: TV-14
Status: Canceled
Seasons: 2 (33 episodes)
Network: FOX
Country: United States of America
Production: Berlanti Productions, Warner Bros. Television, Sklaverworth Productions

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Prodigal Son cast & crew

Prodigal Son was created by Chris Fedak and Sam Sklaver.

The cast features Tom Payne as Malcolm Bright, Michael Sheen as Dr. Martin Whitly, Bellamy Young as Jessica Whitly, Lou Diamond Phillips as Gil Arroyo, Halston Sage as Ainsley Whitly, and Aurora Perrineau as Dani Powell.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by Nathaniel Blume and it was produced by Sarah Schechter and Greg Berlanti.

Is Prodigal Son worth watching?

Prodigal Son holds an audience score of 8.1/10 from 459 ratings, ranking it among the most acclaimed crime series.

With 2 seasons and 33 episodes, it's a meaty weekend watch.

If you enjoy crime, drama, and mystery, Prodigal Son is worth a place on your watchlist.

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