Ep 3. Fear Response
- TV-NR
- October 7, 2019
- 42 min
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7.7 (955)
The episode starts with Malcolm Bright, a criminal psychologist who is also the son of a notorious serial killer, struggling to deal with the psychological trauma from his past. He is called on to help the NYPD investigate a series of murders that seem to be the work of a copycat killer who is following in his father's footsteps.
As Malcolm delves deeper into the case, he starts to experience flashbacks and nightmares that blur the lines between reality and his memories of his father's crimes. This leads to tension between him and his father, Martin Whitly, who is in a mental institution for his crimes.
Meanwhile, Detective Gil Arroyo, Malcolm's colleague and friend, deals with his own personal struggles as he tries to connect with his teenage daughter and keep her out of trouble. The two cases overlap when it becomes apparent that the copycat killer has a connection to the high school that Arroyo's daughter attends.
As the investigation builds, Malcolm and the team discover that the killer is targeting people with specific phobias and using those fears to torture and ultimately kill them. The team realizes that the next victim on the list is someone close to them and they have to race against time to save them.
The tension and suspense build as the team struggles to uncover the identity of the copycat killer and stop them before they strike again. Along the way, Malcolm learns more about his own fears and how to face them head-on, while Gil faces his own fears of being a good father.
Overall, this episode delves into the psychological trauma that comes with being related to a serial killer, while also exploring themes of fear, anxiety, and the lengths people will go to in order to face their demons. It is a gripping and suspenseful episode that leaves the viewer eager for more.