6.9
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Prodigal Son (2019)
Prodigal Son (2019)
Overview
The son of a notorious serial killer becomes an acclaimed criminal psychologist who uses his unique insight into how killers think to help the NYPD.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Center
Political: Center
Diversity: Moderate
LGBTQ: Neutral
Trans: Positive
Viewer Rating
6.9
Overview
The son of a notorious serial killer becomes an acclaimed criminal psychologist who uses his unique insight into how killers think to help the NYPD.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Center
Primary
The series focuses on a criminal psychologist's personal struggle with his serial killer father's legacy while aiding law enforcement. Its exploration of individual evil, psychological trauma, and the pursuit of justice is presented through a character-driven crime drama, consciously balancing these elements without explicitly promoting a specific political ideology, leading to a neutral rating.
The series features a visibly diverse supporting cast in its police and medical teams, integrating various racial backgrounds into its modern setting. The central narrative, however, focuses on the psychological drama of a white male protagonist and his white male serial killer father, without explicitly critiquing traditional identities or making DEI themes central to its core plot.
Secondary
The show features Dr. Vivian Capshaw, a recurring character, whose implied bisexuality/pansexuality is depicted incidentally. Her identity is presented as a minor character trait, neither central to the plot nor a source of significant positive or negative narrative arcs. The portrayal is neutral, avoiding strong commentary or focus on her sexual orientation.
Prodigal Son features a transgender character, Eve Blanchard, depicted with dignity as a successful surgeon. While the plot involves a serial killer targeting trans individuals, the show frames this as external prejudice and violence, not an inherent aspect of trans identity. The protagonists consistently show respect and empathy, contributing to an overall affirming portrayal of transsexual lives.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
Prodigal Son is an original crime drama series. All characters were created specifically for this show, meaning there are no pre-existing canonical or historical figures whose gender could have been altered.
Prodigal Son is an original television series that premiered in 2019. All characters were created specifically for this show, meaning there is no prior source material or historical record to establish a canonical race for any character. Therefore, no race swap can be identified.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
7.7
8.1
Critic Ratings
5.6
6.1
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