September 21 - 27, 2019 Michael Sheen and Tom Payne co-star in “Prodigal Son” Daddy issues LUMBER RIVER TRADING COMPANY 1675 North Roberts Ave., Lumberton NC 28358 910-738-7788 Page 2 — Saturday, September 21, 2019 — The Robesonian Sins of the father: New Fox drama is police procedural and family drama combined By Breanna Henry material. This time it just means I can admit to prejudging this colm takes an interest in law en- Sage (“The Orville”) as Payne’s become the man his father insists TV Media that he’s not a serial killer. series when I first heard about it. I forcement as an adult, particularly spoiled sister and Bellamy Young he will be, viewers are taken on a British actor Tom Payne (“The can’t be the only person who criminal psychology. He becomes (“Scandal”) as Payne’s mother — thrilling ride full of murder, psy- s most viewers are probably Walking Dead”) plays Malcolm hears the words “serial killer” and a very successful profiler, thanks Fox has put together a team of ac- chological turmoil and family dra- Aaware, the Parable of the Bright, a criminal profiler whose “TV drama” and immediately to his ability to “think like a kill- tors who have earned their stripes ma. I’m such a sucker for a good Prodigal Son comes from the Bi- life and career choices have been thinks of the long-running, Gold- er.” on the small screen, proven dra- psychological thriller, and with a ble. It’s a culturally transcendent heavily influenced by the traumat- en Globe-winning series “Dexter,” Unfortunately for Malcolm, his matic stars that keep the show phenomenal cast, amazing art di- tale about a wayward child who ic events of his childhood. A-list despite that show having ended talent is eclipsed by the fear that compelling. This series has a real rection and good production val- returns home after many years to Welsh actor Michael Sheen more than six years ago. “Prodigal the apple may not have fallen far shot at becoming television gold, ue (plus a pretty “killer” a shockingly welcome reunion. (“Good Omens”) plays Martin, Son” however, does not try to be from the tree, and the FBI lets him and I (along with Fox executives) soundtrack), “Prodigal Son” could The story has been reworded, rei- Malcolm’s father and the cause of “Dexter.” It’s an original story go. Instead, he’s picked out by an am hoping that it lives up to its be the next big thing on TV. Catch magined and retold many times in all that trauma — he just happens that has intrigued me more and NYPD agent named Gil, who is potential. the series premiere on Monday, books, movies and television, but to be an infamous serial killer. more as I’ve learned more about played by screen veteran Lou Dia- If you have yet to watch any of Sept. 23. never quite like this. If you’re not sure how a biblical it. mond Phillips (“Longmire”). Un- the great trailers for “Prodigal The new Fox series “Prodigal tale of unconditional love and ac- Sheen’s Martin is a seemingly fortunately for Malcolm’s sanity, Son,” they’re a good place to start Son” premieres Monday, Sept. 23, ceptance can be used as a jump- deranged serial killer known as Gil seems to have chosen him be- in preparation for the series pre- and in this case, “prodigal” ing-off point for a series about a “The Surgeon,” who was locked cause of his unsavory connec- miere. The costumes, set design doesn’t imply that the son was possibly unstable profiler with a up when Malcolm was just a boy. tions, not despite them. and color correction of the show reckless, wasteful and extrava- criminally insane father, you’ll As a direct result of his strange A copycat serial killer has evoke the 1991 Oscar-winning gant, like he was in the source need to tune in to find out. and horrifying childhood, Mal- emerged, and the perpetrator is film “The Silence of the Lambs,” copying “The Surgeon.” Malcolm and that’s without taking into is forced to meet with his father, consideration flashbacks to meet- which brings memories of his ings between the boy and his fa- traumatic childhood flooding ther, who is chained up just like Dr. back. He’s worked his whole life Hannibal Lecter himself. to ensure that people like his fa- There are some dark and even ther are caught and incarcerated, gruesome moments in these trail- so why the title “Prodigal Son?” ers, though — the series might Well, Martin seems to think not be great for the faint of heart that he and his son are exactly the or weak of stomach. As Malcolm same, and that once Malcolm ac- struggles to come to terms with cepts his true nature, the father his complex feelings about his fa- and son can build a wonderful re- ther, he admits that what he is tru- lationship like the one they had ly terrified of is himself. Can the when Malcolm was a child, before apple fall far from the tree? And Martin was locked up for being a did it? As Malcolm contemplates homicidal maniac. It is the rela- whether he has the capacity to tionship between father and son that really drives this series. Though Malcolm is loathe to ad- mit it, he and Martin really con- nect. There is still a bond between the two that cannot be denied. While the circumstances are extreme, “Prodigal Son” com- bines its serial killer-centric story- line with elements of a family dra- ma. Rounding out this beyond- Lou Diamond Phillips stars in “Prodigal Son” dysfunctional family is Halston Revels Funeral Home We would like to thank you for voting for us in the Readers Choice 407 Breece St., 3575 Roberts Ave., Pembroke, NC Lumberton, NC (910) 521-4298 (910) 671-6886 The Robesonian — Saturday, September 21, 2019 — Page 3 ESPN SportsCenter (1h) GOLF Morning Drive (Live) (2h) 4:30 pm ESPN Highly Questionable ESPN2 College Football Live (Live) 9:00 pm GOLF Golf Central (30m) 7:30 am ESPN2 Formula One on the NBCSN Pro Football Talk (Live) (2h) (30m) (30m) 10:00 pm ESPN2 WNBA Basketball Grid Live (Live) (35m) 8:00 am ESPN Get Up! (Live) (2h) ESPN2 College Football Live (Live) 5:00 pm ESPN Around the Horn (30m) Playoffs. (Live) (2h) Sports GOLF EPGA Golf PGA Championship. 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