Prodigal Son season 2 episode 7 Recap and FAQ
Episode Summary
Profiler Malcolm Bright grapples with memory loss and fears of having committed a crime. He and Detective Dani Powell investigate the torture and murder of plastic surgeon Dr. Nicole Zhang. The case leads to a complex web involving Zhang's past and a revenge plot by a disfigured former patient, Lana Anders, posing as a nurse named Summer. Family tensions rise with the Whitlys, particularly around Aunt Birdie's intentions to write a tell-all book. The episode concludes with Malcolm resolving tensions with his sister Ainsley and Europol's Simon Hoxley discovering a head linked to the Whitlys, setting up a new storyline.
Full Episode S02E07 Recap
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Malcolm Bright?
Malcolm Bright is a profiler who deals with memory loss and fears he might have committed a crime.
What is the nature of the crime Malcolm is investigating?
Malcolm investigates the murder of Dr. Nicole Zhang, a plastic surgeon who was tortured and killed with Botox injections.
Who is Ainsley?
Ainsley is Malcolm Bright's sister, struggling with her involvement in a crime and memory loss.
What role does Martin Whitly play in this episode?
Martin Whitly, Malcolm and Ainsley's father, is working in the prison infirmary and assists in a medical emergency.
What is the significance of Birdie's character in the episode?
Birdie, the Whitly's aunt, arrives with the intention of writing a tell-all book, causing family tensions.
How is Dr. Zhang's murder connected to her past?
Dr. Zhang's murder is linked to her past, specifically a botched surgery involving a student named Lana Anders.
What is the major twist regarding the nurse named Summer?
The nurse, Summer, is revealed to be Lana Anders, who seeks revenge for her disfigurement caused by Dr. Zhang's team.
How does Malcolm Bright resolve the situation with Lana/Summer?
Malcolm convinces Lana to spare Donahue, suggesting that letting him live disfigured is a greater revenge.
What happens between Jessica Whitly and Birdie?
Jessica Whitly discovers Birdie's plan to write a book and decides to write her own memoir to control the narrative.
What new development occurs at the end of the episode?
Simon Hoxley from Europol finds a head linked to a case involving the Whitlys, hinting at a new storyline.
What is the relationship between Malcolm and Ainsley?
Malcolm and Ainsley have a strained relationship due to secrets and lies, but they try to resolve their tensions.
What is the state of Malcolm's memory?
Malcolm struggles with blackouts and memory loss, fearing he may have committed a crime.
Who is Dr. Nicole Zhang?
Dr. Nicole Zhang was a plastic surgeon, the murder victim in the episode, known for her past involvement in a botched surgery.
What is Martin Whitly's new job?
Martin Whitly works in the prison infirmary, providing medical assistance and showcasing his medical knowledge.
What does the discovery by Simon Hoxley imply?
Simon Hoxley's discovery of a head linked to the Whitlys implies a new investigation involving the family is about to unfold.
