This is one of the best tv shows with great actors/actress. You must continue episodes If Fox can't appreciate this. At least you should to end this properly!! Not like this.
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tHeRSN20 May 2021
An enjoyable show
bonitawatergirl24 September 2019
I normally stay away from anything "horror" related. But, I am a criminal minds fan. Yes, I knew that it looked very silence of the lambs in the beginning, but I stuck with it and was thoroughly entertained. Michael Sheen was amazing! I hope the rest of the season continues this well.
CANCELLED???!!! How DARE they!!
enfinity22 May 2021
I LOVE this show and all the craziness that goes on!
From the first episode, I was grabbed by the story of Malcolm Bright and his family (Eternally bummed with the short seasons, though!).
Lou Diamond Phillips' character, Gil, and Malcolm have a fascinating relationship, as well.
But mom (Bellamy Young) and sis (Halston Sage) have some surprises!
The supporting cast is solid.
This is a show of twists and twistedness, humor and heart.
I am extremely upset that this brilliant and creative show has been cancelled.
Though FOX seems to have a history of cancelling most of my favorite shows... on their network.
I hope it gets picked up by another network!
From the first episode, I was grabbed by the story of Malcolm Bright and his family (Eternally bummed with the short seasons, though!).
Lou Diamond Phillips' character, Gil, and Malcolm have a fascinating relationship, as well.
But mom (Bellamy Young) and sis (Halston Sage) have some surprises!
The supporting cast is solid.
This is a show of twists and twistedness, humor and heart.
I am extremely upset that this brilliant and creative show has been cancelled.
Though FOX seems to have a history of cancelling most of my favorite shows... on their network.
I hope it gets picked up by another network!
This Can't Be The End!!!!
mozjen1975-903-49824320 May 2021
Just watched the final episode and I'm blown away. It can't end like this! This last episode had me on the edge of my seat. I pray Netflix, Hulu or another station picks it up. Everything about it is absolutely phenomenal and I'm saddened that Fox couldn't see the brilliance of the cast and writing.
Prodigal Son offers a new twist beyond the typical themes
philosophyguru1 February 2020
I noticed that many of the less than great reviews are based on just watching the pilot, or a few episodes. After watching the first few episodes I wondered where it was heading, and was not yet hooked. But as I keep watching, every episode make me like it more. There is the weekly murder mystery, as well as the ongoing backstory.
While some people might compare this show to Criminal Minds, it's different. With Criminal Minds it is more of a good guys catch bad guys type of show. The last show I like as much as this was The Mentalist, the main character had a way to get into people's minds, and is not afraid to take it to the extreme. With Prodigal Son, much like the Mentalist, the main character has a perspective on the criminals based on personal tragedies.
I do not watch much television. Every year there are only a few shows that I make a point of watching. Prodigal Son has become one of those shows for me
While some people might compare this show to Criminal Minds, it's different. With Criminal Minds it is more of a good guys catch bad guys type of show. The last show I like as much as this was The Mentalist, the main character had a way to get into people's minds, and is not afraid to take it to the extreme. With Prodigal Son, much like the Mentalist, the main character has a perspective on the criminals based on personal tragedies.
I do not watch much television. Every year there are only a few shows that I make a point of watching. Prodigal Son has become one of those shows for me
Such a good show!!
myrastrickland8 May 2020
I want to like it but...
adamg-5807122 October 2019
Has a potential
lerrika8919 October 2019
I hate procedural detective shows. But I love Silence of the Lambs. It reminds of Hannibal Lecter show which makes me drawn to it....I don't know why..It's not something I would consider as greatly executed show. But it builds up to something. I love Malcolm character. I don't like show focusing on his sister or his mom. I want it to be simply him and his father but apparently it is not where the show takes us to. Anyway, I admire actors and I hope the show will go beyond norms and bring something nasty and horrific like "Hanniba"l did. I hope they won't deviate from Malcolm. He is charismatic. And there is a lot to explore in the relationship between son and a father/killer.
Rushed but not BAD for a pilot, Give it a chance!
jssmccauley26 September 2019
For a pilot episode it seemed a bit rushed, it was as if they were throwing a lot out at the viewers to keep them captivated and wanting more. Was it horrible? No, I still enjoyed the episode and the overall premise of the show itself is what's making me want to continue watching. His father is an infamous SERIAL KILLER!!!!! It's not going to be everyone's tea but if you are into crime/killer drama like me, then this may be for you. So many shows are cut short before even getting to show us what they got, try not to judge to much based off the pilot.
Bring it back :)
adahlke-7013420 May 2021
I really liked this show! Has a lot of action, some humor, and suspenseful. With the two seasons it has it is off to a good start and I always look forward to watching this show even if it's not live (but on Hulu) and it's interesting to see the new ways the surgeon influences the story as well as how Malcom is reacting with him.
Highly derivative but not unenjoyable
toadyblegh27 September 2019
As somebody else said here, Thomas Harris should consider suing. There's no doubt that this show is trying to piggy-back on the success of Hannibal and that Tom Payne's troubled Malcolm Bright is a slim shadow of Hugh Dancy's edgier and more interesting Will Graham. Nevertheless, the production is slick, the writing is solid if patchy in places and the story moves along at a relatively good clip. It's not going to change your life but it's not a terrible way to spend an hour.
Ruined by Cliches & Overacting. Shame
andydphillips17 September 2020
Started well as a Hannibal serial killer thriller series but soon undone with constant flashbacks, overacting and oh so many cliches that it is actually embarrassing that the writers are allowed to get away with this laziness. With so many poor crime shows like this being pumped out these days an opportunity with the cast has been sadly lost. Shame
Enjoyable show
arod_8521 January 2020
Seems like everything on tv is based on cops, lawyers, or drs and many of these shows get stale and monotonous quickly. I appreciate the originality of the show. It's dark and is interesting. The plot is pretty good. Hopefully the acting will improve as the show progresses. I really enjoy watching the father and Malcom. However, the sister and the detectives sometimes are unconvincing. Overall, it has some components of Criminal Minds, Blacklist and Hannibal which is a positive. Hopefully it sticks around because I am growing tired of the lack of variety on current tv.
Only decent show in the Fall line-up
nmflyer26 September 2019
I perused the new show line-up and saw nothing I would waste my time and/or DVR space on until I happened onto Prodigal Son and decided to give it a try. The first 5 minutes I began to yawn but I kept watching for another 5 minutes and suddenly I was "HOOKED" It is a unique TV crime thriller with a couple of twists to keep me guessing (and that's pretty hard to do). This is the only show in the Fall line-up that I will be watching and will probably watch until it has its final season. I hope that FOX keeps it in their line-up or I will be forced back to a streaming service to find anything that isn't the idiotic junk they try to pass off as a comedy or romance.
ProdigalSon. Love this series My fav actor LDP!!
debhanks25 February 2020
Predictable and boring?
qutre19 October 2020
love it
maryanngilpatrick20 June 2020
Pc season 2?
karenbridget-0178813 January 2021
I enjoyed season 1. In the first episode of season 2 I thought the incident where the police guy/detective was pinned to the wall by 'other' police officers was very clumsy and seemed totally out of place with what was going on!! It was there for obvious reasons and was as subtle as a sledgehammer!!!! I hope this was a one off. I watch this to be entertained, not to be lectured at. If they carry this theme on in future episodes I will stop watching.
Disturbingly hilarious!
classic233512 May 2021
I was not expecting to fall in love with a show like this but it blew me away from moment one.
Not only is every episode incredibly thrilling, captivating and leaves you wanting more with every new twist...
But they also beautifully portray a man with severe cPTSD in such an authentic way and I've never seen anything like it.
They openly discuss his struggles with trauma and how he fights to move forward in life despite a career he's chosen in direct reaction to that trauma.
Tom Payne doesn't just pull off this role, it encompasses him. The talent and emotion he pours into Malcolm Bright is overwhelming.
And his serial killer father played by Michael Sheen.... AMAZING! He makes you love him! He's funny but so manipulative of his family and it's twisted and delightful now it just sucks you in.
This show is gold.
Not only is every episode incredibly thrilling, captivating and leaves you wanting more with every new twist...
But they also beautifully portray a man with severe cPTSD in such an authentic way and I've never seen anything like it.
They openly discuss his struggles with trauma and how he fights to move forward in life despite a career he's chosen in direct reaction to that trauma.
Tom Payne doesn't just pull off this role, it encompasses him. The talent and emotion he pours into Malcolm Bright is overwhelming.
And his serial killer father played by Michael Sheen.... AMAZING! He makes you love him! He's funny but so manipulative of his family and it's twisted and delightful now it just sucks you in.
This show is gold.
What happened?????
joecnh17 January 2021
Season 1, awesome. Great characters, great acting and an ok storyline that was saved by the cast.
Season 2, really? Writing flat, zero chemistry and just boring.
I can look past the PC lines and storylines crammed down our throats (it's the new norm), but seriously the show has become so flat.
Just so sad and disappointed. Been waiting for season 2 and now have to seek alternatives.
How can a show fall off so quickly?
I can look past the PC lines and storylines crammed down our throats (it's the new norm), but seriously the show has become so flat.
Just so sad and disappointed. Been waiting for season 2 and now have to seek alternatives.
How can a show fall off so quickly?
It is not good
JKO0874012 November 2019
One star because Michael Sheen is in there and is flawless.
On paper the show seemed interesting. But right on you realize it's cheap.
A tv show on the consequences of having a famous serial killer as your dad looks really interesting. Add Sheen as the serial killer, I thought "Yes! Brilliant!"
On the first ep you realize it's not going to work. It should have been dark, it's not. They try to make it dark, and also funny and also a procedural. The characters are caricature, the rich mother, the blond naive daughter, and the son so damaged it doesn't make even any sense how he can hold it together enough to close a case and handle his father and his complex family dynamic.
The show wants to be everything and it's nothing.
But what's make me uncomfortable is that it's not well played, the actors are too much, the writing is too easy.
I frankly don't understand how Michael Sheen ended up in this show.
Love this show
stormyweather_keeps_raining6 May 2020
Pulls you in and keeps you there
mncollin2 October 2019
I'm 2 episodes in and hooked. Tom Payne is great as the genius profiler with a traumatic past and Martin Sheen is very convincing and creepy as the "loving" serial killer father. I like that the cases being solved feel like a background story and the manipulative father son relationship stays at the forefront.
A thrilling, bumpy ride. Worth watching.
ayeshweyicho10 November 2019
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!
Amazing show!
mcdermottleah19 May 2021
The writing in this show is absolutely outstanding...so so clever the way each character is portrayed. You can tell how much thought goes into creating each episode and it's one of those shows that really has you on the edge of your seat. I hope it's picked up for another season as I can't wait to see what they come up with next.
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