Jimbo Farrar (played by Jeffrey Evan Thomas) is a protagonist in The Prodigies.
A gifted researcher at the Killian Foundation who creates an online game to locate other supernatural individuals. After his mentor's death, he trains gifted teenagers but faces betrayal, loss of control, and imprisonment. He ultimately breaks free to stop the teens' rampage at the White House, sacrificing himself to protect Ann. His legacy continues through his game and final message. Killian (played by Dominic Gould) appears in The Prodigies.
A billionaire who takes the young Jimbo under his wing at a mental hospital and helps him control his supernatural abilities. After his death, the Killian Foundation passes to his daughter Melanie and Jenkins. Melanie (played by Moon Dailly) appears in The Prodigies.
Charles Killian's daughter and successor to the Killian Foundation. Initially, she prioritizes a TV show over Jimbo's game and attempts to cover up Liza's assault. Later, she helps organize the competition's finale at the White House but dies during the teenagers' violent rampage. Ann (played by Isabelle Van Waes) appears in The Prodigies.
Jimbo's wife and an expectant mother. After learning of the teenagers' violent plans, she teams up with Liza and Melanie to stop them at the White House. Her unborn child's potential abilities are cited as a reason for her survival, and she ultimately inherits Jimbo's legacy and ongoing mission. Harry (played by Dante Bacote) appears in The Prodigies.
One of the five gifted teenagers selected for the televised competition. After Liza's assault, he joins Gil, Lee, and Sammy in seeking violent revenge against their attackers and covering officers. He turns against Jimbo, participates in the White House destruction plan, and remains at large after the climax.
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Characters
Jimbo Farrar
(played by Jeffrey Evan Thomas) — protagonist
A gifted researcher at the Killian Foundation who creates an online game to locate other supernatural individuals. After his mentor's death, he trains gifted teenagers but faces betrayal, loss of cont...
Killian
(played by Dominic Gould) — supporting
A billionaire who takes the young Jimbo under his wing at a mental hospital and helps him control his supernatural abilities. After his death, the Killian Foundation passes to his daughter Melanie and...
Melanie
(played by Moon Dailly) — supporting
Charles Killian's daughter and successor to the Killian Foundation. Initially, she prioritizes a TV show over Jimbo's game and attempts to cover up Liza's assault. Later, she helps organize the compet...
Ann
(played by Isabelle Van Waes) — supporting
Jimbo's wife and an expectant mother. After learning of the teenagers' violent plans, she teams up with Liza and Melanie to stop them at the White House. Her unborn child's potential abilities are cit...
Harry
(played by Dante Bacote) — supporting
One of the five gifted teenagers selected for the televised competition. After Liza's assault, he joins Gil, Lee, and Sammy in seeking violent revenge against their attackers and covering officers. He...
Canonical Relationships
Family, romantic, and professional connections based on plot evidence.
Jimbo Farrar → Harry
(Professional Trainer And Trainee)
Harry is one of the gifted teenagers selected for the competition, while Jimbo trains the gifted teenagers and attempts to guide them.
Jimbo Farrar → Ann
(Romantic Husband And Wife)
The plot identifies Ann as Jimbo's wife, and Jimbo sacrifices himself to protect her during the White House confrontation.
Melanie → Jimbo Farrar
(Professional Employer And Researcher)
After Killian's death, Melanie controls the foundation where Jimbo has been a researcher, but she later dismisses him after his confrontation with her...
Killian → Melanie
(Family Father And Daughter)
The foundation passes to Melanie after Killian dies, and the plot identifies Melanie as Killian's daughter.
Jimbo Farrar → Killian
(Professional Mentor And Protégé)
Killian takes the young Jimbo under his wing at a mental hospital and helps him control his supernatural abilities. Years later, Jimbo works as a rese...
Story Dynamics
Alliances, conflicts, and narrative interactions that evolve throughout the story.
Ann → Melanie
(Alliance Temporary Ally)
After learning of the teenagers' plan, Ann seeks Melanie's help, and Melanie organizes the American Genius finale at the White House.
Story Analysis
A gifted researcher tries to unite supernatural individuals, but trauma and revenge turn his experiment into a catastrophic confrontation.
Plot Progression
A Gift Born From Trauma
The Game Finds Its Players
Violence Behind The Cameras
Revenge Turns On Its Teacher
The White House Sacrifice
Directed by Antoine Charreyron
The Prodigies (2011) · 6/10 · animation, science-fiction
