Practically two weeks in the past, Prodigal Son was cancelled by Fox. Fan actions to #SaveProdigalSon instantly exploded all around the web — everybody was in uproar over how such a high quality present may get cancelled.
Practically each evening because the announcement, the #SaveProdigalSon motion has trended on Twitter beneath totally different, more and more hilarious hashtags: #BewareTheHeels, #SaveTheTurtlenecks, #WorstCookingShow, and #SliceNDice are amongst them. The fandom bought so loud that the hashtags started trending beneath HBO, above precise HBO reveals. But, when Deadline announced that HBO Max had turned down the show (hypothesis factors to the current WarnerMedia and Discovery merger announcement), the fandom did not decelerate. Tweeting bought much more intense, to numerous networks comparable to Hulu, AppleTV+, Amazon Prime, Netflix, and lots of others.
It is obvious that #ProdigiesNeverQuit (one other hashtag that trended, simply final evening). The fanbase has made it clear that they are going to solely develop louder and louder, as a result of it is a present that deserves the eagerness and love. It is a present that deserves a Season 3.
Be a part of Kath, Luana, Laura, Sarah, Thomas, and I in a dialogue about why precisely Prodigal Son deserves to be picked up.
Warning: Delicate spoilers for the whole thing of the present thus far. Proceed with warning.
Why do you like Prodigal Son?
Kath: I really like the rabid dysfunction! And the originality. These aren’t the sorts of characters you usually see on tv, or the conditions. And the actors! A number of the finest on tv. There are some issues I’d change, however total it’s virtually excellent in each manner.
Luana: It is a topic I am already drawn to, however Prodigal Son makes all of it so pleasurable.
Laura: It’s a singular, enjoyable present with nice actors! The storylines aren’t overdone case-of-the-week murders, there’s one thing particular to every of them, and the characters at all times make it much more enjoyable. There aren’t any 2D characters, they’re all absolutely fleshed out.
Sarah: The forged and chemistry between them is implausible. Particularly between Tom and Michael. The story of surprising advisor and cope has been executed earlier than however not on this manner for my part. The very fact no less than Three of the characters are loopy makes it fairly entertaining.
Thomas: The originality, I went into Prodigal Son considering that it could be one other Prison Minds wannabe, and I’ve by no means been extra unsuitable. The writers handle to maintain Malcolm and the Surgeon’s story going whereas nonetheless having a case-of-the-week format, and in doing so created some of the attention-grabbing – and sensible – procedurals of the final 20 years.
Zoé: One thing struck me in regards to the present — I used to be instantly drawn in, even earlier than I spotted Michael Sheen was in it (although that was the ultimate nudge) — I do not even know what it was. However from the primary episode, I used to be hooked. Perhaps it is as a result of it is one of many few reveals that really has psychological sickness within the entrance and heart, even when it’s a bit dramatized — they even bought a psychologist to seek the advice of with the writers. It is also haunting, humorous, nail-biting, extremely darkish, and full of affection. It focuses extra on household than romance, and would not essentially depict the whole lot as sunshine and rainbows.
Why does Prodigal Son need to be saved?
Kath: The present nonetheless has so some ways to develop. The characters have extra to say. It’s some of the authentic reveals on tv proper now, and we want one thing greater than the myriad of police procedurals we see on air on a regular basis. I’d additionally say we want fewer police procedurals, however this one is the exception to that rule.
Luana: These are among the finest characters (and performers) I’ve seen shortly and I might like to see their story get advised for a very long time. There’s by no means sufficient of this present.
Laura: As I beforehand stated, this present is a really distinctive “cop present.” Malcolm has an inside POV like no different, and nothing on the present is finished accidentally. The writing is spectacular they usually stunned the viewers numerous occasions, which makes the present extra attention-grabbing to observe.
Sarah: The cliffhanger for season 2! I additionally wish to see all of the relationships develop additional and see what new attention-grabbing storylines the writers have cooked up.it wasn’t given a good likelihood with the bizarre scheduling over the previous TV season. Additionally had a shortened season on account of COVID.
Thomas: From the beginning I assumed that Prodigal Son could be finest fitted to streaming, lengthy seasons and lengthy waits between episodes hardly ever do reveals like this any favors, and it confirmed within the scores… individuals merely free endurance. The darker tone of Prodigal Son can also be somewhat odd when you think about the varieties of reveals that Fox has on schedule. What made them assume {that a} darkish thriller would pair nicely with a medical drama ?! This present, and its superb crew simply deserve much more publicity, and artistic freedom than what Fox has provided thus far.
Zoé: The most effective reveals on community tv, truthfully. It blew me away from the start. However, additionally, it was a present that was doomed from early on — it deserves a correct shot. Season 1 was lower quick on account of COVID, then Season 2 was delayed and lower even shorter from the pandemic as nicely. It was moved to a slot the place it may by no means succeed, after which Fox was shocked when it did not do too sizzling. It went from being the preferred pilot of Fall 2019 to being a present that individuals knew about and liked, however did not even notice was again on air.
What streaming service do you assume Prodigal Son is finest fitted to? How will Prodigal Son thrive there?
Kath: I’d prefer to see them transfer to ParamountPlus. They’ve acquired each Evil and Clarice, which tells me that they’re curious about taking possibilities on less-than-conventional applications.
Luana: HBO MAX would’ve been excellent, if solely the present bought the prospect to get even somewhat darker it could be value it, and this was at all times a present higher served by longer arcs reasonably than a case-of-the-week format. However any residence could be welcome so long as we get to see extra of those characters.
Laura: With HBO Max passing, Prodigal Son would match nicely into Hulu. There are not any time constraints, and they’d have the liberties to do issues that are not allowed on one thing like FOX.
Sarah: HBO Max or one thing that does not thoughts reveals with a darker tone and humour. It might thrive, it could not nevertheless it no less than deserves a shot at redemption. (Revision: Effectively wasn’t anticipating the move by HBO Max however Netflix could be my second alternative since they helped Lucifer out.)
Zoé: Given Netflix’s newest pattern to focus extra on younger grownup reveals and fewer on the darkish and gritty, I believe Hulu, Amazon Prime, or AppleTV+ could be nice houses. The WarnerMedia merger information was an enormous blow to Prodigal Son — everybody was so sure that HBO Max would’ve been the proper new residence. Hulu and Amazon each have some phenomenal reveals, however I believe AppleTV+ is the one which’s steadily seemed over. Defending Jacob and Dickinson are two reveals that I loved fairly a bit and I believe Prodigal Son could be a superb match. Plus, AppleTV+ has been searching for some stable content material companions to construct up a subscription base, plus the substantial price range to fund the present, and I think about the already-existing fanbase that Prodigal Son has could be an enormous enchantment.
What can the followers do to #SaveProdigalSon?
Kath: I’d advocate emailing, signing the petition, tweeting on the producers and get your individual tweets on the market to unfold the phrase to avoid wasting our present.
Luana: Make some noise!
Laura: Tweet in regards to the present, encourage your family and friends to tweet about it, signal the petition and let locations like HBO Max and Hulu know we wish extra!
Sarah: Something and Every part! Name, write, tweet, message, anybody involved with the present and probably the channel. Present we care and that its going to trigger points if left cancelled.
Thomas: Present that you simply care! Networks and streaming companies are companies, what they need is a present that’s going to deliver extra individuals… and cash. Signal the petition, but in addition preserve utilizing the suggestion device on streaming platforms, and do not forget Twitter, it has extra energy than one would assume!
Zoé: Take a look at @ProdigalSaviors on Twitter and be part of of their Twitter events. Sign the petition. Unfold the phrase — so many I’ve spoken to do not even know it has been cancelled (or do not realize the fan motion to reserve it). Be loud, and do not hand over! Warner Bros. is on the present’s aspect and that is big! Keep in mind, Lucifer took over a month to get picked up. Timeless took over two months, they usually that was inside their very own community. This stuff take time, however keep in mind: If the fandom would not appear to care, then Warner Bros. will stop to care as nicely.
RAPID FIRE QUESTIONS
Favorite character?
Kath: Jessica. Should learn her guide!
Luana: Martin Whitly
Laura: Malcolm Brilliant
Sarah: Malcolm Brilliant
Thomas: Dani Powell, as a result of we bought to see her evolve and study lots since day 1.
Zoé: Malcolm Brilliant
Favorite quote?
Kath: Favourite quote: Most scripts. There are such a lot of choices (it’s so well-written,) there are at all times nice quotes to selected from.
Luana: ”Nobody’s born damaged, somebody breaks us.”
Laura: ”Malcolm Brilliant. All the time crossing the road.”
Sarah: Malcolm: “Tonight’s going to be regular.”
Jessica: ” Darling, We’re wealthy. We do not do regular.”
Thomas: Malcolm’s “I am fantastic”, when everyone knows that he by no means is.
Zoé: ”My son sleeps in chains, subsists on glowing water and licorice, and may barely maintain a parakeet, however he’s nonetheless right here.” Too relatable.
Favorite scene?
Kath: Martin is advised by Malcom that Ansley killed Nicholas Endicott. “My lady!”
Luana: Malcolm stabs his father within the finale.
Laura: To not be cliche, however undoubtedly the dream-sequence scene between Dani and Malcolm. I want we may’ve gotten extra of that.
Sarah: When Malcolm jumps out against the law scene from a number of flooring up and lands on Gil’s automotive.
Thomas: Malcolm visits his father for the primary time in 10 years.
Zoé: Completely must be when Malcolm jumps out of the window to the tune “Underneath Stress” whereas the constructing explodes.
Favorite episode?
Kath: ”Face Worth.”
Luana: ”The Final Weekend.”
Laura: ”Exit Technique.”
Sarah: ”Silent Evening.”
Thomas: ”Head Case,” as a result of I really like parallel universe/hallucination tales, and this one confirmed simply how quirky Prodigal Son could be.
Zoé: ”Q&A” is the primary episode I spotted how loopy the present may actually get.
We are able to solely hope that this isn’t the tip of Prodigal Son. The showrunners have expressed that they and Warner Bros. are working hard to ensure the future of the show. For now, we followers should be loud and be affected person.
The Prodigies may very nicely find yourself saving their present!