: The show centers on the complex, manipulative relationship between Malcolm and his father, whom Malcolm must consult for insights into copycat killers.
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 Prodigal Son Crime, Drama 2019 0h 43m 7.7
: It blends grisly crime-of-the-week procedurals with dark, campy humor and heightened family melodrama. Reception & Availability : The show centers on the complex, manipulative
: 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. His father, Dr
: Malcolm battles severe PTSD, night terrors, and a constant fear that he might have inherited his father's sociopathic traits.