5 big takeaways from the Prodigal Son Season 2, Episode 5 promo and synopsis

Prodigal Son Season 2, Episode 5 has a serial killer on the loose. Here’s a breakdown of the promo and synopsis for the all-new episode.

The series is just as campy as ever, and that’s what makes this show so great. While it has its serious moments, the over-the-top storylines offer pure entertainment every week. And “Bad Manners” is sure to continue that.

Prodigal Son Season 2, Episode 5 sees a serial killer on the loose. This one is replacing body parts with doll parts, and the case will be dubbed “The Debutante Slayings.” But what’s new? The show always focuses on a case of the week.

The promo and synopsis give us some ideas of the personal storylines going on.

Prodigal Son Season 2, Episode 5 promo and synopsis breakdown

Take a look at both the promo and synopsis first. Then we’ll get straight into the takeaways from them.

"Malcolm and Ainsley both race to find the killer in the so-called “Debutante Slayings,” but Ainsley’s persistence has Malcolm worried about what her actual motive might be. While Martin is thrilled to see his daughter’s passion in the field, Jessica suggests she and Ainsley take a vacation. Meanwhile, JT meets with his union rep to decide if he should file an official complaint against the cop who discriminated against him."

JT is back, but is it for good?

It’s been a quiet two episodes without JT. He doesn’t speak much, but when he does, it’s volumes. And it’s always fun seeing Malcolm sometimes stop midspeech to figure out his initials.

He’s been through a heavy storyline on Prodigal Son Season 2 so far. It’s an important topic, and now he needs to decide whether it’s time to leave the force or go up against the cop that made a bad call to make his life difficult.

He’s back, but how long for? What will JT do?

Ainsley is involved in the latest case

Malcolm’s sister is going to throw herself into this case. As a journalist, she shouldn’t be, but she’s also Malcolm’s sister. That gets her a few extra details.

Now it looks like she’s just forcing herself onto the cases. Why is she getting so involved in the latest case?

Jessica continues to worry about her daughter

Malcolm is understandably worried still, but so is Jessica. After all, Jessica knows the truth now but also knows that Malcolm is concerned that the truth will break Ainsley.

Jessica wants to get her daughter away from everything. That means vacation, but it doesn’t sound like anyone else wants it.

Martin thinks this could be good for Ainsley

One person who doesn’t like the sound of vacation is going to be Martin. Ainsley has become the favorite child, although he knows that she is more fragile than Malcolm. Maybe too many people are trying to protect Ainsley and will push everyone away.

However, during Prodigal Son Season 2, Episode 5, Martin is going to want to hear the details about Ainsley. He wants to know how she works in the field.

Hey, it’s the only entertainment he gets at Claremont.

There’s yet another crazy case

So, of course, there is yet another crazy case. This one does seem a little crazier than others. In fact, it screams Criminal Minds to me.

Just how dark is it going to get?

What do you expect to see on Prodigal Son Season 2, Episode 5? What are your theories about Ainsley? Share your thoughts in the comments below.

Prodigal Son airs Tuesdays at 9/8c on FOX. Catch up on Hulu.