Prodigal Son
Overview
A brilliant criminal psychologist, Malcolm Bright, grapples with his dark heritage as the son of a notorious serial killer. Leveraging his uncanny understanding of criminal minds, he assists the NYPD in solving heinous cases. As he navigates the complexities of his profession, Malcolm also confronts the psychological scars left by his father's legacy. Balancing his professional life with personal demons, he must continually prove that he isn’t destined to follow in his father's footsteps while battling the shadows of his past.
Episodes
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1
Pilot
Bright grapples with the emotional fallout after encountering his father for the first time in many years. This unexpected reunion stirs up a mix of ...
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2
Annihilator
When Bright delves into the psyche of a serial killer, he confronts the emotional fallout of reuniting with his father after years of separation. Thi...
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3
Fear Response
After a murder linked to drugs shakes the community, Malcolm is compelled to reassess his anxieties. Meanwhile, Gil, Jessica, and Ainsley discover th...
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4
Designer Complicity
As Malcolm begins to confront his past, he uncovers unsettling truths about his father's violent actions that suggest not everyone in the family was c...
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5
The Trip
Malcolm delves into his memories to uncover the truth behind the girl in the box. As the NYPD probes a murder case believed to be tied to a drug cart...
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6
All Souls and Sadists
Bright discovers an old photograph of himself and Martin from his childhood, prompting him to confront buried memories from his past. Meanwhile, Jess...
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7
Q&A
Bright embarks on a journey to uncover the mysteries of his past, which takes him to a junkyard where he finds himself under gunfire. Meanwhile, Ainsl...
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8
Family Friend
Malcolm uncovers a possible link between his father and the individual implicated in the "Junkyard Killer" investigation. As he delves deeper into th...
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9
Pied-A-Terre
With Martin confined to solitary confinement and the FBI stepping in to handle the Junkyard Killer investigation, Malcolm seizes the opportunity to ex...
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10
Silent Night
Determined to uncover the truth behind the “Junkyard Killer,” Malcolm defies the FBI's orders and pursues his own investigation, suspecting a lin...
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11
Alone Time
The FBI collaborates with the NYPD to rescue Malcolm from the clutches of the "Junkyard Killer," also known as John Watkins, who uncovers startling t...
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12
Internal Affairs
After a shocking and disastrous event shakes the precinct, Bright finds himself under scrutiny from internal affairs. As the investigation unfolds, G...
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13
Wait & Hope
Malcolm interrupts his compulsory vacation upon discovering a murderer emulating crimes from his cherished childhood book, "The Count of Monte Cristo....
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14
Eye of the Needle
Jessica persists in her quest to uncover details about the "Girl in the Box," but soon finds herself facing the "Carousel Killer," who has launched a...
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15
Death's Door
After a meticulously embalmed corpse is discovered, the NYPD collaborates with Edrisa to infiltrate a funeral director convention. At the event, they...
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16
The Job
After a robbery by a motorcycle gang escalates into a murder, Malcolm and his team rush to the crime scene to begin their investigation. While crafti...
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17
Stranger Beside You
The NYPD investigates a perplexing case involving a well-known mommy blogger whose husband was brutally stabbed shortly after the arrival of their ne...
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18
Scheherazade
The NYPD investigates the shocking poisoning of a promising ballet dancer, delving into the intense and competitive realm of dance. Simultaneously, Je...
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19
The Professionals
Following a devastating incident, Malcolm and Ainsley begin to suspect that Nicholas Endicott harbors deeper secrets. Their best chance at uncovering ...
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20
Like Father...
Malcolm spirals deeper into chaos as the enigma surrounding the girl in the box reaches a critical point. As Nicholas Endicott (guest star Dermot Mulr...
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It’s All in the Execution
Bright's world is turned upside down following his sister's unexpected behavior, forcing him to step in and shield his mother, Jessica, from a hidden...
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2
Speak of the Devil
The discovery of a priest's lifeless body in his church sends shockwaves through the community, leaving Detective Bright to confront his own buried ...
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3
Alma Mater
The discovery of the headmaster's murder at Bright's former school compels him to confront a haunting secret from his earlier years. At the same time...
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4
Take Your Father to Work Day
Martin is thrilled when a homicide at Claremont Psychiatric brings the NYPD into his domain, giving him a chance to engage directly with one of Malco...
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5
Bad Manners
As Malcolm and Ainsley compete to uncover the truth behind the "Debutante Slayings," Malcolm grows increasingly concerned about Ainsley's true intent...
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6
Head Case
The team delves into the mysterious murder of an architect who had been commissioned to revamp a hotel rumored to be haunted. As they uncover clues s...
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7
Face Value
Malcolm delves into the murder of a renowned plastic surgeon, unraveling the complexities surrounding the case. Meanwhile, Martin embarks on a new ro...
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8
Ouroboros
Renowned Europol profiler Simon Hoxley arrives in New York, asserting that Major Crimes' ongoing investigation links to the recent discovery of Endic...
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9
The Killabustas
Gil worries about Bright’s safety as he immerses himself in a new investigation surrounding a rising serial killer, prompting Edrisa’s online vig...
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10
Exit Strategy
Malcolm pulls away from Martin, while Jessica immerses herself in their shared history to gather material for her revealing book. As Martin anxiously ...
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11
You Can Run...
Following a chilling event at Claremont, Malcolm finds himself racing against the clock to apprehend several murderers. Meanwhile, the NYPD comes to ...
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12
Sun and Fun
With the manhunt for a serial killer escalating, Malcolm's determination grows stronger, leading U.S. Marshal Emily Ruiz to remove him from the invest...
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13
The Last Weekend
The hunt for a notorious serial killer dubbed "The Woodsman" could lead the NYPD to uncover one of their missing officers. As the investigation inten...
