Prodigal Son: Spoilers & Spoiler Discussion

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Spoilers here! 

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Spoilers, previews, and upcoming plots and casting here.

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Will Prodigal Son's Junkyard Killer Drive Malcolm Insane? — 2020 FIRST LOOK

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And an interview with the showrunners: https://tvline.com/2019/12/02/prodigal-son-recap-season-1-episode-10-junkyard-killer-revealed/

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TVLINE | What can we expect when the show returns? If the Junkyard Killer has Malcolm in captivity, what’s Malcolm’s mental state at that point?
FEDAK | Not. Good. [Laughs] Bright is doing two things: He’s trying to figure himself out and he’s trying to escape, but there’s a third thing, which is that he’s fascinated by the minds of serial killers. He’s also trying to understand this guy. It’s very much a duel when we come back into the story. It is a gigantic, scary, panic attack of an episode. If you think we have done some crazy s—t on this show, we are about to take it to another level of disturbing. It’s a ludicrous, fun, crazy episode.

TVLINE | And yet, Malcolm has already had such a tenuous grip on reality this season. Will this encounter with the Junkyard Killer break him mentally, even if he gets out physically unharmed?
FEDAK | I will say this: He will not get out unharmed. Psychologically or physically.
SKLAVER | But the good thing about Malcolm Bright is there have been many points in his life where he should have been destroyed, and he wasn’t. There’s just something in Malcolm that will always fight. People aren’t broken; something breaks them. That’s what we say in our pilot. And Malcolm’s always trying to fix the thing itself. He’s going to therapy, he’s taking his medication, he’s doing his daily affirmations. It is fair to say that he is beyond pushed to the brink. But Bright is not someone who will ever give up on himself, so we’re excited to watch that journey that he’ll go on.
FEDAK | And Tom [Payne] is so amazing going through that struggle. We knew from the get-go that in every episode, he’d be at 11. And now, we’re finding gears to take it to 12 and 13.

TVLINE | We also haven’t seen Martin in a while, now that he’s in solitary confinement. If we catch up with him soon, where’s his head at in the wake of Ainsley’s interview?
FEDAK | Not. Good. [Laughs]
SKLAVER | We can promise that we’re seeing Martin in Episode 11 when we come back. He’s not in a great place, and neither is his son.
FEDAK | When his son goes missing, it’s a great opportunity for us to do a scene we’ve been looking forward to for a while, which is getting Michael Sheen and Lou Diamond Phillips in the room together.
SKLAVER | We’re also excited about how much deeper we’re going into the Whitly family — how much time we’ll spend in 1998, learning more about the case that was built against The Surgeon. It was the trial of the century when Martin Whitly was being tried in New York, and telling that story — all the way through how he ended up at cushy Claremont Psychiatric — is something that we’re really, really excited to tell. I think fans are going to love getting to see Martin when he was at the height of his power.

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Upcoming episode synopses:

1.13:

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MALCOLM TAKES A DETOUR FROM HIS MANDATED R&R ON AN ALL-NEW "PRODIGAL SON" MONDAY, FEBRUARY 3, ON FOX

Malcolm takes a detour from his mandated vacation time when he finds out a killer on the loose is mimicking homicides from one his favorite children's books, "The Count of Monte Cristo." With added help from a very excited Martin Whitly, the NYPD trace the case back to a high society family planning one of the biggest weddings of the season, so Malcolm and Dani get dressed up to attend the event and track down their culprit. Meanwhile, Jessica scores an invite herself and is eager to make her return to the New York elite in the all-new "Wait & Hope" episode of PRODIGAL SON airing Monday, Feb. 3 (9:01-10:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX. (PR-113) (TV-14 L, V)

Cast: Tom Payne as Malcolm Bright; Michael Sheen as Dr. Martin Whitly; Bellamy Young as Jessica Whitly; Lou Diamond Phillips as Gil Arroyo; Aurora Perrineau as Dani Powell; Frank Harts as JT Tarmel; Halston Sage as Ainsley Whitly; Keiko Agena as Edrisa Tanaka

Guest Cast: Kasjan Wilson as Young Bright; Esau Pritchett as Mr. David; James Saito as Dr. Higa; Chris Ghaffari as Cal Taylor; Michael Siberry as George Taylor; Dennis Boutsikaris as William Voight; Armando Acevedo

1.14:

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A NEW KILLER MAKES THE WHITLYS HIS PRIMARY TARGET ON AN ALL-NEW "PRODIGAL SON" MONDAY, FEBRUARY 10, ON FOX

Jessica continues to search for more information on the "Girl in the Box," but is confronted by the "Carousel Killer," who has a very public vendetta against the Whitlys. While the NYPD investigates families tied to Martin's victims, it's ultimately up to Malcolm and Jessica to track down the tip-line caller - turned killer - who is blackmailing her. Meanwhile, Ainsley receives a big promotion at work, but quickly realizes she may never escape the high demand for serial killer reports in the all-new "Eye of the Needle" episode of PRODIGAL SON airing Monday, Feb. 10 (9:01-10:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX. (PR-114) (TV-14 D, L, V)

Cast: Tom Payne as Malcolm Bright; Michael Sheen as Dr. Martin Whitly; Bellamy Young as Jessica Whitly; Lou Diamond Phillips as Gil Arroyo; Aurora Perrineau as Dani Powell; Frank Harts as JT Tarmel; Halston Sage as Ainsley Whitly; Keiko Agena as Edrisa Tanaka

Guest Cast: Esau Pritchett as Mr. David; Hettienne Park as Leslie; Jeremy Holm as Cory Wheaton; Saul Stein as Ari Lehrer

 

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Matt's Inside Line:

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Will we find out the cause of the tension between Prodigal Son‘s Malcolm Bright and Colette Swanson? –Theolin

“We’ll definitely speak to that issue of what happened in the past, with him and the FBI and stuff like that, but the individual story with Colette may be something that has to wait for Season 2,” says showrunner Chris Fedak. “Right now, we’re on a different path with regards to that story.”

Bonus Scoop: Fox entertainment president Michael Thorn recently assured us, “The Season 1 finale is going to be very twisty. All I’ll say is that the family is even more complicated than you think it is.”

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Sounds like they might just drop the story with Colette. Maybe the actress isn't available.

[valen]

Has it been confirmed that there will be a season 2?

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2 hours ago, valen said:

Has it been confirmed that there will be a season 2?

No.

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1.15 synopsis:

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ENTER THE MIND OF "THE SURGEON" ON AN ALL-NEW "PRODIGAL SON" MONDAY, FEBRUARY 17, ON FOX

When a body is found professionally preserved and embalmed, the NYPD teams up with Edrisa to go undercover at a convention of funeral directors. While there, they discover their top suspects - morticians Tilda (guest star Ana Gasteyer) and Dev (guest star Sathya Sridharan) - who used to be in business with the victim. Then, enter the mind of a serial killer as Martin revisits his past through a series of hallucinations in the all-new "Death's Door" episode of PRODIGAL SON airing Monday, Feb. 17 (9:01-10:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX. (PR-115) (TV-14 D, L, V)

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Guest Cast: Ana Gasteyer as Tilda; Brian Stokes Mitchell as Everett Sterling; Kasjan Wilson as Young Bright; Molly Griggs as Eve Blanchard; Sathya Sridharan as Dev; Ashlie Atkinson as Leanne; Richard Topol as Doctor; Anna Eilinsfeld as Girl

 

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'Dermot Mulroney Joins Fox Series As Recurring': https://deadline.com/2020/02/prodigal-son-dermot-mulroney-fox-series-recurring-1202854426/

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Dermot Mulroney <...> will recur in the final five episodes of Season 1 as Nicholas Endicott, a charming and sophisticated New York City billionaire and patron of the arts who is also an old friend of Jessica’s from before Martin Whitly’s <...> arrest. When they both witness a murder, Jessica and Nicholas are thrust back into each other’s lives, much to Martin’s disdain.

Mulroney’s character will be introduced in the March 30 episode of the series from Berlanti Productions and Warner Bros TV.

 

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1.16 synopsis:

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A ROBBERY-TURNED-MURDER UNITES MALCOLM WITH AN OLD FRIEND ON AN ALL-NEW "PRODIGAL SON" MONDAY, MARCH 16, ON FOX

When a motorcycle gang robbery turns into a murder, Malcolm and team are called to the scene to investigate. While he's working on a profile, he runs into an old friend from boarding school, licensed insurance investigator Vijay (guest star Dhruv Singh). Together they work to uncover the identity of the murderer and his accomplices who stole millions in watches. Meanwhile, Martin blackmails Jessica, exchanging his silence about who stabbed him for more quality time with his son in the all-new "The Job" episode of PRODIGAL SON airing Monday, March 16 (9:01-10:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX. (PR-116) (TV-14 D, L, V)

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Guest Cast: Esau Pritchett as Mr. David; Molly Griggs as Eve Blanchard; Dhruv Singh as Vijay; Evan Hall as Pete; Lanny Joon as Cooper; Young Mazino as Alex; Maureen Sebastian as Sheila; Will Cobbs as Grant; Justine Cotsonas as Patti

 

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1.17 synopsis; looks like Eve is suspect!

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AINSLEY HELPS MALCOLM INVESTIGATE EVE ON AN ALL-NEW "PRODIGAL SON" MONDAY, MARCH 23, ON FOX

The NYPD dives into a case surrounding a famous mommy blogger, whose husband was mysteriously stabbed just days after their baby was born. Meanwhile, Bright finds his way back to Eve, but can't shake his paranoia that there's more to her than meets the eye. To help ease his nerves, Ainsley helps him do some investigating and uncovers a secret she has been keeping

in the all-new "Stranger Beside You" episode of PRODIGAL SON airing Monday, March 23 (9:01-10:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX. (PR-117) (TV-14 D, L, S, V)

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Guest Cast: Kasjan Wilson as Young Bright; Esau Pritchett as Mr. David; Molly Griggs as Eve Blanchard; Anna Eilinsfeld as Girl; Cameron Scoggins as Lucas; Heather Lind as Alessa; Evelyn Giovine as Christine; Rebecca S'Manga Frank as Deirdre; Shamika Cotton as Joanne; Socorro Santiago as Lydia

 

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1.18 synopsis; Girl in the Box has a name now:

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JESSICA REUNITES WITH AN OLD FRIEND ON AN ALL-NEW "PRODIGAL SON" MONDAY, MARCH 30, ON FOX

Dermot Mulroney ("My Best Friend's Wedding") Guest-Stars

When an up-and-coming ballet dancer is mysteriously poisoned, the NYPD dives deep into the rigorous world of dance. Meanwhile, Jessica reunites with an old friend, socialite Nicholas Endicott (guest star Dermot Mulroney), and Bright and Eve turn to Martin for answers regarding the girl in the box

in the all-new "Scheherazade" episode of PRODIGAL SON airing Monday, March 30 (9:01-10:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX. (PR-118) (TV-14 D, L, V)

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Guest Cast: Dermot Mulroney as Nicholas Endicott; Esau Pritchett as Mr. David; Molly Griggs as Eve Blanchard; Anna Eilinsfeld as Sophie; Joseph Melendez as Ivan; Annet Mahendru as Fiona; Andy Karl as Joseph

 

[Trizzi Trace]

In the last episode, when Eve found out that her sister was the "Girl in the Box", I noticed that Malcolm had a flashback we hadn't seen before; him looking over the backseat in the deathmobile and seeing Eve's sister then Martin chloroforming him.

I think that he will continue to remember more and more from that night and my sneaking suspicion is that Martin "initiated" Malcolm that night and Malcolm is the one who murdered her.

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11 hours ago, Trizzi Trace said:

I think that he will continue to remember more and more from that night and my sneaking suspicion is that Martin "initiated" Malcolm that night and Malcolm is the one who murdered her.

Well, that'd put a wrinkle in his relationship with Eve.

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Next episode synopsis:

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A NEW MONSTER EMERGES ON AN ALL-NEW "PRODIGAL SON" MONDAY, APRIL 20, ON FOX

Dermot Mulroney ("My Best Friend's Wedding") Guest-Stars in Season's Penultimate Episode!

After a catastrophic turn of events, Malcolm and Ainsley are convinced there's more to Nicholas Endicott (guest star Dermot Mulroney) than meets the eye. Their only hope just might be an impromptu Whitly family reunion in the all-new "The Professionals" episode of PRODIGAL SON airing Monday, April 20 (9:01-10:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX. (PR-121) (TV-14 D, L, V)

Cast: Tom Payne as Malcolm Bright; Michael Sheen as Dr. Martin Whitly; Bellamy Young as Jessica Whitly; Lou Diamond Phillips as Gil Arroyo; Aurora Perrineau as Dani Powell; Frank Harts as JT Tarmel; Halston Sage as Ainsley Whitly; Keiko Agena as Dr. Edrisa Tanaka

Guest Cast: Dermot Mulroney as Nicholas Endicott; Molly Griggs as Eve Blanchard; Anna Eilinsfeld as Sophie; Matthew Lawler as Eddie; Richard V. Licata as Ciro; Dagmara Dominczyk as The Nightingale

 

A new female serial killer?

 

[RomanEmpire161]

Question to all.

Did Martin really release her or did he kill her anyway?

Am guessing he killed her after she told him about nicholas.

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On 4/5/2020 at 1:07 AM, RomanEmpire161 said:

Question to all.

Did Martin really release her or did he kill her anyway?

Am guessing he killed her after she told him about nicholas.

I think that he did release her; though there's good reason not to believe him. Narratively, it's a more interesting direction to go into.

Edited April 8, 2020 by Trini

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Season finale synopsis:

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THE TRUTH COMES OUT ON THE ALL-NEW SEASON FINALE OF "PRODIGAL SON" MONDAY, APRIL 27, ON FOX

Dermot Mulroney ("My Best Friend's Wedding") Guest-Stars!

Malcolm continues to unravel as the mystery of the girl in the box comes to a head. As Nicholas Endicott's (guest star Dermot Mulroney) true colors continue to show, the Whitlys must decide to what lengths they are willing to go in order to take him down in the all-new "Like Father... " season finale episode of PRODIGAL SON airing Monday, April 27 (9:01-10:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX. (PR-122) (TV-14 D, L, V)

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Guest Cast: Dermot Mulroney as Nicholas Endicott; Anna Eilinsfeld as Sophie

 

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Casting news: https://deadline.com/2020/12/prodigal-son-christian-borle-michael-potts-season-2-fox-series-recurring-1234650804/

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Two-time Tony award winner Christian Borle (Little Shop of Horrors) and Michael Potts (Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom) are set to recur opposite Michael Sheen and Tom Payne on the second season of Fox’s serial killer thriller drama Prodigal Son.

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Borle will play Friar Pete. A former friar ejected from his church for extremist views, Friar Pete is famous for a notorious killing spree that has landed him in the psychiatric ward with Martin (Michael Sheen). Friar Pete is a careful listener and offers respite to the other patients – and becomes a key consultant in Bright’s latest case.

Potts will portray Dr. Brandon Marsh, Martin’s (Sheen) new therapist at Claremont who’s desperate to have a breakthrough with his psychiatric patients.

 

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I'd rather them bring in a therapist for Malcolm and/or Ainsley.

So Malcolm's going to have ANOTHER serial killer consultant? Martin's not going to like that!

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https://tvline.com/2020/12/10/this-is-us-season-5-spoilers-will-cassidy-sophie-or-nicky-return/

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On Prodigal Son, how will Dani and Malcolm’s relationship continue to grow with the horrific events of the finale weighing on Malcolm? –Malasha

I don’t know if this quite answers your question, but I am hearing that “Prodigies” might finally see Dani and Bright (played by Aurora Perrineau and Tom Payne) together — though in a way they never would have expected.

Bonus Scoop: What would you say if I also told you that in Season 2 (premiering Jan. 12 on Fox), Dani finds herself all alone with The Surgeon… while he’s uncuffed?

 

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First promo photo of recurring character, Friar Pete:

https://tvline.com/2020/12/22/prodigal-son-season-2-preview-christian-borle-recurring-photo/

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Season 2 premiere synopsis:

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SECRETS THREATEN THE WHITLYS ON THE ALL-NEW SEASON PREMIERE OF "PRODIGAL SON" TUESDAY, JANUARY 12, ON FOX

Bright finds his personal life in disarray after his sister's shocking actions in the Season One finale. Now, he has to "take care" of her and protect his mother, Jessica, from a secret that could tear the family apart all over again. To distract himself, Malcolm takes on a new case and must find the killer behind a recent beheading in the city... and the only person he can turn to for help with the case is his father. Meanwhile, Martin returns to Claremont to a surprise new roommate (guest star Michael Chernus) and JT faces discrimination while on the job in the all-new "It's All In The Execution" season premiere episode of PRODIGAL SON airing Tuesday, Jan. 12 (9:01-10:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX. (PR-201) (TV-14 D, L, V)

Cast: Tom Payne as Malcolm Bright; Michael Sheen as Dr. Martin Whitly; Bellamy Young as Jessica Whitly; Lou Diamond Phillips as Gil Arroyo; Aurora Perrineau as Dani Powell; Frank Harts as JT Tarmel; Halston Sage as Ainsley Whitly; Keiko Agena as Dr. Edrisa Tanaka

Guest Cast: Michael Laurence as Tom Henry Glanton; Esau Pritchett as Mr. David; Jeanette Dilone as Natalie Barba; Robbie Tann as Boyd Hicks; Jeremy Crutchley as Izzy Collins; Hiram Delgado as Chester; Michael Chernus as Jerry

http://www.thefutoncritic.com/listings/20201223fox04/

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So, since it seems neither Malcolm or Ainsley are in jail OR psychiatric facility at the start of the season... does this mean that they (or just Malcolm??)  just coverred up the murder? Is there a body in the basement? In the Box?? The truth will have to come out eventually, right? Is that the recurring story for the season?

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Episode 2.02 synopsis:

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When a priest is found murdered in his place of worship, Bright grapples with its effect on his own trauma. Martin, trying to help with the case, consults his fellow inmate, Friar Pete (guest star Christian Borle), whom he learns is keeping a secret of his own. Meanwhile, Ainsley grows worried that Jessica is keeping something from her regarding her relationship with Gil. And Dani, Gil and Malcolm rally behind JT, urging him to speak to his union rep about the discrimination he's been facing in the all-new "Speak of The Devil" episode of PRODIGAL SON airing Tuesday, Jan. 19 (9:01-10:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX. (PR-202) (TV-14 D, L, V)

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Guest Cast: Esau Pritchett as Mr. David; Damian Young as Jonah Shaw; Michael Potts as Dr. Brandon Marsh; Armando Acevedo as Hector; Adam Langdon as Norman Goode; Melissa Van Der Schyff as Mrs. Goode

 

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Details about Catherine Zeta-Jones' character:

https://deadline.com/2021/01/catherine-zeta-jones-star-season-2-fox-prodigal-son-michael-sheen-1234665719/

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Oscar and Tony winner Catherine Zeta-Jones is set to star opposite Michael Sheen on the upcoming second season of Fox’s serial-killer thriller drama Prodigal Son.

Zeta-Jones will appear in the latter half of the season as Dr. Vivian Capshaw, Claremont Psychiatrics’ resident MD.

In Season 2, Dr. Martin Whitley (Sheen) is assigned to infirmary duty, and Dr. Capshaw (Zeta-Jones) revels in tasking “The Surgeon” to clean bedpans and mop the floor. But as Martin proves valuable in treating patients, Capshaw begins to see him in a new light…which is not a good thing.

“An extraordinary talent, Catherine Zeta-Jones is the perfect foil for the brilliant Michael Sheen,” said Michael Thorn, President, Entertainment, Fox Entertainment. “I can’t wait to see these two greats go head-to-head in a season that is bound to raise the bar set by an outstanding Season One.”

 

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2.03 synopsis:

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When the headmaster of Bright's alma mater is found murdered, he is forced to face a troubling secret from his past. Meanwhile, Jessica struggles with her decision to end things with Gil, Martin grows closer to Friar Pete (guest star Christian Borle) and JT eagerly anticipates the birth of his baby in the all-new "Alma Mater" episode of PRODIGAL SON airing Tuesday, Jan. 26 (9:01-10:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX. (PR-203) (TV-14 D, L, V)

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Guest Cast: Christian Borle as Friar Pete; Esau Pritchett as Mr. David; Campbell Scott as Professor Alan Delaney; Lily Ganser as Louisa Morrison; Arthur Langlie as Anton Currie; Sahr Ngaujah as Darryl; Salena Qureshi as Molly Albright; Jack Difalco as Nicky Covington

 

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2.04 synopsis:

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Martin is delighted when a murder at Claremont Psychiatric brings the NYPD into his territory, allowing him direct involvement with one of Malcolm's cases. While working the same job, Ainsley's suspicion grows when she feels Malcolm may be hiding something from her. All the while, Malcolm and Ainsley must dodge their mother, who's wondering why they got rid of her favorite rug in the all-new "Take Your Father to Work Day" episode of PRODIGAL SON airing Tuesday, Feb. 2 (9:01-10:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX. (PR-204) (TV-14 D, L, V)

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Guest Cast: Christian Borle as Friar Pete; Esau Pritchett as Mr. David; Michael Chernus as Jerry; Michael Potts as Dr. Brandon Marsh; Armando Acevedo as Hector; Sarah Hunt as Rhonda Young; Triney Sandoval as Vincent Espinal; Joe Gately as Andre; Jakob Von Eichel as Hans

 

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2.05 synopsis:

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PERFECTION IS EVERYTHING ON AN ALL-NEW "PRODIGAL SON" TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 9, ON FOX

Kate Burton ("Scandal") Guest-Stars

Malcolm and Ainsley both race to find the killer in the so-called "Debutante Slayings," but Ainsley's persistence has Malcolm worried about what her actual motive might be. While Martin is thrilled to see his daughter's passion in the field, Jessica suggests she and Ainsley take a vacation. Meanwhile, JT meets with his union rep to decide if he should file an official complaint against the cop who discriminated against him in the all-new "Bad Manners" episode of PRODIGAL SON airing Tuesday, Feb. 9 (9:01-10:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX. (PR-205) (TV-14 L, V)

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Guest Cast: Esau Pritchett as Mr. David; Matthew Montelongo as Officer O'Malley; Anna Baryshnikov as Rachel; Kate Burton as Sarah Windsor; Christopher Denham as Trevor Falvey; Joe Forbrich as Richie Disanto

 

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Alan Cumming to guest star:

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Alan Cumming has been tapped for a recurring role opposite Michael Sheen and Tom Payne on Fox’s serial-killer thriller drama Prodigal Son.

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Cumming will appear in two episodes as Simon Hoxley, a supremely confident and cocky Europol agent known as “The MindSleuth” (which also happens to be the title of his autobiography). Considered one of the most celebrated criminal profilers in the world, he travels to New York to solve the murder of Nicholas Endicott… which puts Malcolm Bright (Payne) in his crosshairs.

https://deadline.com/2021/01/alan-cumming-season-2-fox-series-prodigal-son-1234678667/

 

They don't mention when he'll be appearing on the show.

[Chaos Theory]

1 hour ago, Trini said:

Alan Cumming to guest star:

https://deadline.com/2021/01/alan-cumming-season-2-fox-series-prodigal-son-1234678667/

 

They don't mention when he'll be appearing on the show.

I am guessing just in time to accuse Malcolm of Edicott’s murder and to have Ainsley kill him and have blood on her hands for the 2nd time.

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From this Tom Payne interview:

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When you were told about how the first season would end, were you also told, at the same time, about how that would affect things in the second season?

 

PAYNE: No, but we were all wondering how that was gonna play out. We’re filming Episodes 6 and 7 now, and the storyline is still playing out. We’re still seeing if they’re gonna get away with it and how it might be resolved. It’s been fun. We’ve taken a bit of a step forward in time and we have somehow magic-ed the body away to [E]stonia, and we will discover some details of how that happened and threads might start to be pulled on that. The situation might start to be a bit more dangerous for Ainsley and Malcolm.

 

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2.06 synopsis:

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IT'S MALCOLM'S WONDERFUL LIFE ON AN ALL-NEW "PRODIGAL SON" TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 16, ON FOX

While the team investigates the murder of an architect who was tasked with renovating a supposedly haunted hotel, Bright is knocked out and falls into an elevator shaft. Trapped and unconscious, he imagines an alternate reality that finds him leading a semi-normal life in which his father, who is not a serial killer, helps him solve the case in the all-new "Head Case" episode of PRODIGAL SON airing Tuesday, Feb. 16 (9:01-10:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX. (PR-206) (TV-14 D, L, V)

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Guest Cast: Esau Pritchett as Mr. David; Mark Margolis as Rudolph Swann; Jessica Blank as Greta Swann; Elia Monte-Brown as Karina Petrovic; Andrew Polec as Wendell Deloitte; Joel De La Fuente as Ramón Vieja

 

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So, I assume this would have been the Christmas episode if it wasn't for 2020.

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First look at Catherine Zeta-Jones as Dr. Vivian Capshaw (photos also):

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In two exclusive photos from Prodigal Son‘s March 2 episode, the Oscar winner makes her first appearance as Dr. Vivian Capshaw, Claremont Psychiatric’s resident MD (and a series regular for Season 2).

As series co-creator Chris Fedak tells TVLine, Zeta-Jones’ arc will be “a very Martin-centric storyline,” prompted by “a reason for him to be in the infirmary for a couple of episodes.”

Though Dr. Capshaw will at first revel in tasking Martin with unsavory jobs like cleaning bedpans, she’ll start to see Martin in a new light as he proves valuable in treating patients. Per Fedak, Zeta-Jones’ character will serve as an “interesting foil” for Michael Sheen’s: “It’s going to be an exciting relationship. There will be a bit of bonding between the two of them, and really crazy things are going to happen — very few of them being good things, but entertaining.”

 

If they don't take a break, the March 2nd episode should be 2.08.

Is it safe to assume she'll be a type of love interest for Martin? I was actually wondering whether he has had any "pen pal" type of relationships with other women. (Because in real life some of these sickos have "fans".)

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The 'secret' is already out, but Fox updated the listing for 2.06 to take out the part about Malcolm imagining an alternate life, BTW:

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THE TEAM INVESTIGATES A MURDER IN A HAUNTED HOTEL ON AN ALL-NEW "PRODIGAL SON" TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 16, ON FOX

The team investigates the murder of an architect who was tasked with renovating a supposedly haunted hotel in the all-new "Head Case" episode of PRODIGAL SON airing Tuesday, Feb. 16 (9:01-10:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX. (PR-206) (TV-14 D, L, V)

 

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2.07 synopsis:

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MALCOLM AND THE NYPD FACE OFF WITH SOME KILLER BOTOX ON AN ALL-NEW "PRODIGAL SON" TUESDAY, MARCH 2, ON FOX

Catherine Zeta-Jones Joins as Series Regular; Alan Cumming Guest-Stars

Malcolm, still reeling from the latest events with Ainsley, focuses on the next case, in which a famous plastic surgeon is murdered. Meanwhile, Martin gets a new job working in the infirmary with resident MD Dr. Vivian Capshaw (Zeta-Jones). Then, Jessica is surprised to learn her younger sister is in town in the all-new "Face Value" episode of PRODIGAL SON airing Tuesday, March 2 (9:01-10:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX. (PR-207) (TV-14 D, L, V)

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Guest Cast: Alan Cumming as Simon Hoxley; Esau Pritchett as Mr. David; Oliva Grant as Summer Hansen/Lana Anders; Rachel York as Birdie Milton; Dennis Flanagan as Quentin; Ward Horton as Dr. Flynt Donahue; Dr. Fred Chabra as Manu Narayan; Kristine Nielsen as Francine Depaugh; Michael Laurence as Tom Henry Glanton; Jeanette Dilone as Natalie Barba; Robbie Tann as Boyd Hicks; Jeremy Crutchley as Izzy Collins; Hiram Delgado as Chester; Michael Chernus as Jerry

 

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So this seems like a packed episode -- we meet Dr. Vivian, Alan Cumming's Hoxley, and Jessica has a sister!

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'First look at Alan Cumming as a cocky Europol agent'

He's only here for two episodes, the article mentions.

[Robin Strang]

I think I figured it out.  The Surgeon is not a killer.  He only covered for the mom who is the actual serial killer.  The daughter/ sister is also a serial killer like her mom.  This will end the series as they find all this out

[Chaos Theory]

I am curious about Jessica’s sister because that is going to be interesting enough.   My guess is sister comes to visit playing the perfect sister married to the perfect guy who isn’t a serial killer.  Jessica finds out he is cheating on her or something like that and does  the sisterly thing and threatens him “I was married to one of the most notorious serial killers of the 21st century.  You think I don’t what do with a dead body.”     And then let’s her sister leave thinking she still has a perfect marriage because her sister doesn’t want to know the truth and the Whitney’s are essentially liars.  

Edited February 17, 2021 by Chaos Theory

[Trini]

Matt's Inside Line:

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In the Fox drama’s next fresh episode (airing Tuesday, March 2), when Martin begins to work in the infirmary with Catherine Zeta Jones’ Dr. Vivian Capshaw, he might get close to performing surgery sooner than he thought.

Bonus scoop: Jessica’s sister Birdie Milton (Filthy Rich‘s Rachel York) will soon be paying a visit, as Bright tries to solve the mystery of who Ainsley may have killed.

 

[Trini]

Matt's Inside Line:

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When the Fox drama returns from its mini-hiatus on April 13, Jessica’s decision to pen a memoir will lead her on “a rocky road,” Bellamy Young shared this week at TCA. “Anytime you pack that many skeletons into one tiny closet and pull the door open, an avalanche falls at you…. Particularly the episode we are filming right now, it leads her into a very dark predicament.”

Bonus scoop: Keiko Agena says that in this season’s “Edrisa-centric” ninth episode, her ME character “gets to do a lot of fun things.”

 

[l star]

Ooooh yay! Jessica’s memoirs are going to be a story! I honestly took that as a throwaway line. That has potential. I’m sure Malcolm and Ainsley will wonder why on earth she would want to do that. 

An Edrisa episode? I have mixed feelings about that. If this is cute, quirky Edrisa with a funny little crush and a lot of passion for her job, sure. If it’s the Edrisa of the last couple of eps, no thanks. 

[Trini]

2.08 synopsis, nothing we didn't know before:
 

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Episode Title: (PR-208) "Ouroboros"

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When world-famous Europol profiler Simon Hoxley (guest star Alan Cumming) shows up in New York and claims that Major Crimes' current case is connected to the discovery of Endicott's body overseas, Bright fears he and Ainsley's secret is about to be exposed. Meanwhile, Martin gets to know Dr. Vivian Capshaw in the all-new "Ouroboros" episode of PRODIGAL SON airing Tuesday, April 13 (9:01-10:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX. (PR-208) (TV-14 L, V)

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Guest Cast: Alan Cumming as Simon Hoxley; Catherine Zeta-Jones as Dr. Vivian Capshaw; Esau Pritchett as Mr. David; Kaden Kearney as Nat

 

[MJBradley1967]

2 weeks from today.....

[Trini]

2.09, the Edrisa-centric episode, synopsis:

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Despite Gil's fatherly concerns, Bright throws himself into a new case involving an escalating killer that has Edrisa's online vigilante group, known as the "Killabustas," trying to stop him. Meanwhile, Jessica realizes that she must dive deep into her past traumas in order to write a book and may need Gil's help to do it. Then, Martin's relationship with Dr. Capshaw intensifies in the all-new "The Killabustas" episode of PRODIGAL SON airing Tuesday, April 20 (9:01-10:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX. (PR-209) (TV-14 D, L, S, V)

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Guest Cast: Esau Pritchett as Mr. David; Christian Borle as Friar Pete; Maria Dizzia as Sasha Geller; Steven Boyer as Ashton Colter; Michael Luwoye as Blaze

 

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Um, Edrisa has a "vigilante group"??

[Trini]

2.10, "Exit Strategy", synopsis:

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As Malcolm distances himself from Martin, Jessica does the opposite, diving head-first into the past for the sake of her tell-all book. Meanwhile, Martin is desperate to get in touch with his son ahead of his imminent plans, as Dr. Vivian Capshaw grows increasingly suspicious. Meanwhile, the NYPD investigates a crime of passion in the all-new "Exit Strategy" episode of PRODIGAL SON airing Tuesday, April 27 (9:01-10:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX. (PR-210) (TV-14 D, L, S, V)

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Guest Cast: Esau Pritchett as Mr. David; Christian Borle as Friar Pete; Armando Acevedo as Hector Cueto; Sahr Ngaujah as Darryl; Robert Joy as Gerald Morris; Elliot Villar as Clayton Fielder/Felix; Peter Benson as Al Grimes

 

[Trini]

2.11 synopsis:

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THE NYPD SETS OUT TO CATCH THE THREE ESCAPEES FROM CLAREMONT ON AN ALL-NEW "PRODIGAL SON" TUESDAY, MAY 4, ON FOX

After a terrifying incident at Claremont, Malcolm is in a race against time to track down multiple killers. The NYPD realizes someone close to home might be the key to finding them in the all-new "You Can Run... " episode of PRODIGAL SON airing Tuesday, May 4 (9:01-10:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX. (PR-211) (TV-14 D, L, S, V)

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Guest Cast: Kasjan Wilson as Young Bright; Julianna Layne as Young Ainsley; Christian Borle as Friar Pete; Armando Acevedo as Hector Cueto; April Hernandez Castillo as USMS Emily Ruiz; Paco Tolson as USMS Dan Barclay; David Aaron Baker as Bobby Stevens

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Prison break!

[l star]

So is Vivian Capshaw just a dupe? I don’t like her and Martin’s twisted whatever but I like the idea of that even less. Maybe she helps.

I wonder if Martin’s family will be afraid of him if he escapes. Jessica is the only one I can see possibly being afraid for herself (when she rejects him), but surely Malcolm would be afraid of what he might do. Ainsley would probably welcome him. 

[Trini]

2.12 synopsis:

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THE NYPD CONTINUE THEIR SEARCH FOR A SERIAL KILLER ON THE RUN ON AN ALL-NEW "PRODIGAL SON" TUESDAY, MAY 11, ON FOX

As the search intensifies for a serial killer on the run, so does Malcolm's tenacity, causing U.S. Marshal Emily Ruiz (guest star April Hernandez-Castillo) to kick him off the case. However, Malcolm doesn't back down that easily, in the all-new "Sun and Fun" episode of PRODIGAL SON airing Tuesday, May 11 (9:01-10:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX. (PR-212) (TV-14 D, L, S, V)

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Guest Cast: Catherine Zeta-Jones as Dr. Vivian Capshaw; April Hernandez Castillo as Marshal Emily Ruiz; Michael Kostroff as Dr. Stengel; John Cullum as Logan Zeigler

 

[Trini]

2.13 synopsis; the season finale:

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ONE SERIAL KILLER LEADS TO ANOTHER ON THE ALL-NEW SEASON FINALE OF "PRODIGAL SON" TUESDAY, MAY 18, ON FOX

The search for a serial killer known as "The Woodsman" might help the NYPD find one of their own in the all-new "The Last Weekend" season finale episode of PRODIGAL SON airing Tuesday, May 18 (9:01-10:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX. (PR-213) (TV-14 D, L, S, V)

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Guest Cast: Catherine Zeta-Jones as Dr. Vivian Capshaw; April Hernandez Castillo as Marshal Emily Ruiz; Eddie Kaye Thomas as Deputy Brooks; Shuler Hensley as Deputy Crutchfield; Anna Gun as Sheriff Fern Cooley; John Ellison Conlee as Don Cooley; Anula Navlekar as Jeannie Larkin; Dan Sharkey as Gary; Bea Soong as Maid (Agnes)