Last season, FOX cancelled all of its new scripted series so that none survived to see a second season. Now, the network has introduced a different kind of drama called Prodigal Son. Will it catch on where others didn’t? Will Prodigal Son be cancelled or renewed for season two? Stay tuned. *Status update below.
A crime drama series, the Prodigal Son TV series stars Tom Payne, Michael Sheen, Bellamy Young, Lou Diamond Phillips, Aurora Perrineau, Frank Harts, Halston Sage, and Keiko Agena. Malcolm Bright (Payne) is an extraordinary criminal psychologist who knows how killers think and how their minds work. In the 1990s, his father, Dr. Martin Whitly (Sheen), was a notorious serial killer called “The Surgeon” who killed at least 23 people. Since murder is “the family business”, Malcolm uses his twisted genius for good, to help the NYPD solve crimes and stop killers. He works alongside his longtime mentor, Gil Arroyo (Phillips), and two detectives — no-nonsense Dani Powell (Perrineau) and JT Tarmel (Harts), a born-and-bred New Yorker who questions whether Bright is a psychopath himself.
The ratings are typically the best indication of a show’s likelihood of staying on the air. The higher the ratings (particularly in the 18-49 demo), the better the chances for survival. This chart will be updated as new ratings data becomes available — usually the next day, around 11:30am EST/8:30am PST. Refresh to see the latest.
4/28 update: You can see the latest night’s ratings in context.
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Note: These are the final national numbers (unless noted with an “*”). These are different from the fast affiliate numbers which are just estimates of the actual ratings. The final nationals are typically released within 24 hours of the programming or, in the case of weekends and holidays, a couple days later.
What do you think? Do you like the Prodigal Son TV series on FOX? Should it be cancelled or renewed for a second season?
*5/21/20 update: Prodigal Son has been renewed for a second season on FOX.
Love prodigal son!!! Season two!!!!
Yes!! I love Prodigal Son!!! Please renew another season!
Ah yes, THE PRODIGAL SON -~ the Perfect show for 18 to 49 year olds to watch every week in this time of school shootings, teens shooting their parents in the head, terrorist mass murders, raping of small children & the ever-growing list of heinous, gruesome, horrifying evil acts committed by those mentally disordered minds easily unhinged & desensitized by a year of TV episodes that NORMALIZE ‘heinous, evil, & gruesome’. Frightening but true
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I am in my late 30s , and I am tired of seeing the same thing, same story line etc. I do NOT allow our children to watch anything that has a parent advisory, and yes, we screen movies too. However being an adult, this is a little bit of a change than the same old thing, or another reality show!
I am 75 (out of the age range that counts), but as an educated woman with advanced degrees in science, I hope my opinion in counts. I ABSOLUTELY LOVE PRODIGAL SON!! Please do not cancel – it combines psychological input with characters we can care about. I love the twisted plots…and the “good guy” still wins!
I love periodical son! I watch it with my 18 yr old son ever week. It’s a great thriller. In fact I reccomend it it to everyone. I’m hoping theres many more seasons.
Pleasese keep Prodigal Son great show very compelling.
I love this show.. Look forward to watching it every week. First thing I watch in my dvr. Very different story line than anything that is out there.
Definitely should get a second season. The writing is superb and the cast has fantastic chemistry! My son also loves the show.
THIS IS THEE BEST THRILLER…NO, THEE BEST SHOW ON FOX!!!!!! Mondays are always rough for most because they’re returning to work or school or what have you. Prodigal Son is the thing I look forward to EVERY Monday!!!!! Malcolm is phenomenal!!!!!!
Monday Nights are my family’s favorite TV night now! We absolutely love 911 Lone Star & The Prodigal Son. Loyal fans of both shows & Almost Family on Wednesday night. We have boycotted ABC for the past year and only watch FOX & FOX NEWS. Please don’t cancel!
I LOVE
Prodigal Son. It’s the ONLY show I watch faithfully every week. Please keep it on tv. Best show I have seen in a while.
Me too!!! The best one right now!!!!
I don’t see why I wouldn’t give this show a chance someday. I might just by the DVD set to. When am done watching it is they make it for a reasonable price.
Love Prodigal Son!!!!-
Love the show! My son and I are loyal watchers. Can’t wait until next week’s episode.
Love love love this show