TVTV NewsMichael SheenThe series was cancelled after two seasons and fans are still fuming.14:36, 09 Jul 2026Fans of Michael Sheen are urged to watch his stellar performance in a grotesque crime drama.‌Fans of crime dramas must add a two-season series to their watch lists after viewers hailed it "truly special and original". The series originally aired on Fox in 2019 and it follows the son of an infamous serial killer known as 'The Surgeon'.‌After cutting ties with his father, he is forced to confront him again years later when a copycat serial killer emerges.‌Welsh actor Michael Sheen stars as the deranged killer, Martin Whitly, who is incarcerated in an asylum after committing 23 murders.Prodigal Son is the series in question and it is available to stream on Prime Video.‌When the show was still airing, actor Sheen opened up about embodying a serial killer and said he studied several real-life serial killers to get the performance just right.He told press at the time: "I also looked at Harold Shipman – my character in this is a very well-respected surgeon, so the idea of a doctor who was very loved and respected by people and who took advantage of that and was killing them, I looked at that."Ted Bundy, who people found very charming and likeable... his biggest weapon is that he's funny, and that people like him and warm to him and enjoy his company."‌Fans took to IMDb reviews to share their thoughts on the series, with one hailing it "phenomenal", explaining: "Prodigal Son is a great show to watch with the whole family."It mixes crime thriller and psychological horror brilliantly. The acting is solid, the cinematography is sleek, and the plot is engaging. If any show can make me emotional and feel a character's pain (which is what Prodigal Son achieved with me) it's a show worth watching."‌Another viewer added: "Prodigal Son is a truly special and original show that stands out in the crowded field of crime dramas."I particularly appreciated the originality of the concept, which brought a fresh perspective to the genre. The dynamic between father and son was absolutely captivating, and the cases were far from boring, unlike in many other shows of this type."Following its cancellation, fans are still begging for its return, with one saying: "I can't believe I just found out about this TV show. It's fantastic. And a show like this has been cancelled? Really? This is one of the more entertaining series I've ever watched.Article continues below"My recommendation to everyone to watch it. Please bring back the Prodigal Son. Please, please."Another fan said: "Bring it back. This is a very well written show and incredible actors and actresses. There are so many more ways the stories could go. Please consider picking up the show on another network."Prodigal Son is streaming on Prime VideoChoose Daily Mirror as a 'Preferred Source' on Google News for quick access to the news you value.‌Michael Sheen