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Prodigal Son

Prodigal Son

Description: Malcolm Bright, a former FBI profiler, is the son of a serial killer and suspects that he himself might become a sociopath. He solves crimes for the NYPD as a form of absolution for his upbringing.
Genre: Drama, Romance, Crime, Mystery, Thriller
Year Released: 2019
Number of seasons: 1
Number of episodes: 20
First episode air date: September 23, 2019
Network: Fox Broadcasting Company
Program Creator: Chris Fedak
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