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Prodigal Son - S01E03 - Fear Response
 

Prodigal Son season 1 episode 3

Fear Response

 
Malcolm gets his dream interview opportunity when the NYPD zeroes in on one of his and his father's favorite psychologists, who may be involved in a homicide linked to an LSD-laced psychology trial. As his night terrors continue to evolve, Malcolm checks in with his trusted childhood therapist to discuss new theories on what exactly he witnessed as a child. The consequences of Malcolm's visits with The Surgeon begin to add up when Gil, Jessica and Ainsley catch wind that he has been seeing his father again.
 
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Prodigal Son / S01E03 : Fear Response
Season 1, Episode 3 | Aired on October 7, 2019 | TV-14 | 45 min. | FOX
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EPISODES
Season 1
Season 1
Season 1
Season 2
Season 1
 
 
  • Prodigal Son - Episode 1 - Pilot
    Episode 1
    Pilot
  • Prodigal Son - Episode 2 - Annihilator
    Episode 2
    Annihilator
  • Prodigal Son - Episode 3 - Fear Response
    Episode 3
    Fear Response
  • Prodigal Son - Episode 4 - Designer Complicity
    Episode 4
    Designer Complicity
  • Prodigal Son - Episode 5 - The Trip
    Episode 5
    The Trip
  • Prodigal Son - Episode 6 - All Souls and Sadists
    Episode 6
    All Souls and Sadists
  • Prodigal Son - Episode 7 - Q&A
    Episode 7
    Q&A
  • Prodigal Son - Episode 8 - Family Friend
    Episode 8
    Family Friend
  • Prodigal Son - Episode 9 - Pied-A-Terre
    Episode 9
    Pied-A-Terre
  • Prodigal Son - Episode 10 - Silent Night
    Episode 10
    Silent Night
  • Prodigal Son - Episode 11 - Alone Time
    Episode 11
    Alone Time
  • Prodigal Son - Episode 12 - Internal Affairs
    Episode 12
    Internal Affairs
  • Prodigal Son - Episode 13 - Wait & Hope
    Episode 13
    Wait & Hope
  • Prodigal Son - Episode 14 - Eye of the Needle
    Episode 14
    Eye of the Needle
  • Prodigal Son - Episode 15 - Death's Door
    Episode 15
    Death's Door
  • Prodigal Son - Episode 16 - The Job
    Episode 16
    The Job
  • Prodigal Son - Episode 17 - Stranger Beside You
    Episode 17
    Stranger Beside You
  • Prodigal Son - Episode 18 - Scheherazade
    Episode 18
    Scheherazade
  • Prodigal Son - Episode 19 - The Professionals
    Episode 19
    The Professionals
  • Prodigal Son - Episode 20 - Like Father...
    Episode 20
    Like Father...

Prodigal Son season 1 episode 3 Recap and FAQ

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Episode Summary

NYPD arrests Dr. Martin Whitly for 23 murders, shaking his family. Malcolm, struggling with past traumas and a complex relationship with his imprisoned father, consults on Professor Holton's bizarre murder, linking it to a student, Dominic Render, harmed by LSD experiments. Render targets Dr. Elaine Brown, but Malcolm diffuses the situation. Amidst these events, Malcolm confronts his mother about a haunting, repressed memory, only to be met with denial and warnings, hinting at deeper, unsettling family secrets.

Full Episode S01E03 Recap

### Arrest of Dr. Martin Whitly - NYPD arrests Dr. Martin Whitly, linking him to at least 23 murders. - His family confronts him in jail, stating they will never return after his betrayal. ### Malcolm's Mental Health and Family Dynamics - Malcolm changes locks, indicating his detachment and security concerns. - Malcolm's mother, a psychiatrist, advises against revisiting past traumas. - Malcolm insists on understanding his past, believing his father drugged him. ### Investigation of Professor George Holton's Death - NYPD discovers Professor Holton's body, with his brain surgically removed. - Malcolm Bright, a consultant, deduces the killer has medical knowledge and is mission-oriented. - Malcolm and the NYPD team delve into the psych department's controversial experiments with LSD. ### Malcolm and His Father's Complex Relationship - Malcolm visits his father, Dr. Whitly, in jail seeking answers about his past. - Dr. Whitly manipulates the conversation, hinting at Malcolm's suppressed fears and unresolved issues. ### Investigation Leads to Dominic Render - The team connects the murders to Dominic Render, a former student affected by the LSD experiments. - They discover Render's plan to target Dr. Elaine Brown next, leading to a dramatic confrontation. - Malcolm manages to calm Render down during an LSD-induced episode, leading to Render's arrest. ### Malcolm's Confrontation with His Mother - Malcolm confronts his mother about a repressed memory involving a woman and his father. - His mother aggressively denies and warns him never to speak of it again, hinting at deeper family secrets.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who was arrested in connection to at least 23 murders?

Dr. Martin Whitly.

How does Malcolm's mother view revisiting the past?

She advises against it for the sake of mental health.

What unusual discovery was made about Professor George Holton's death?

His brain was surgically removed.

What is Malcolm Bright's role in the investigation?

He is a consultant profiler with the NYPD.

What is the connection between the murders and LSD experiments?

The killer, Dominic Render, was affected by the psych department's LSD experiments.

How does Dr. Martin Whitly manipulate Malcolm during their conversation?

He hints at Malcolm's suppressed fears and unresolved issues.

What is Dominic Render's condition according to the investigation?

Intractable paranoid schizophrenia triggered by LSD experiments.

How does Malcolm calm Dominic Render during the confrontation?

He empathizes with Render's fear and guides him through the psychedelic experience.

What does Malcolm discover about a repressed memory involving his father?

He remembers seeing a woman, but his mother vehemently denies and warns him to never speak of it again.

 
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