Ep 17. Stranger Beside You

Malcolm Bright is a successful criminal psychologist who also happens to be the son of a notorious serial killer, Martin Whitly. Despite his troubled past, Malcolm now works as a consultant for the NYPD to help solve crimes.

In season 1 episode 17, "Stranger Beside You," Malcolm and the team investigate a puzzling case involving a serial killer who seems to be targeting married couples. The killer, dubbed "The Couple Killer," breaks into the homes of his victims and brutally murders both husband and wife.

Malcolm's personal life also takes a hit when he discovers that his sister Ainsley, a reporter, has been working on a piece about their notorious father. Malcolm has always tried to distance himself from his father's legacy, but Ainsley's investigation forces him to confront his past and the traumas that come along with it.

As the investigation into the Couple Killer deepens, Malcolm and the team begin to uncover a twisted motive behind the murders. Meanwhile, tensions continue to simmer between Malcolm and his father, who is still locked up in a mental institution.

The episode is full of suspense and intrigue as the team races against the clock to stop the Couple Killer before he strikes again. At the same time, Malcolm must come to terms with his past and the fact that his family's dark legacy still haunts him.