Prodigal Son season 1 episode 3 Recap and FAQ
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
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.