The Good Samaritan is not a thriller. So, if you are expecting something fast paced and/or action packed you will be disappointed. However, if you love psychological drama and great character development you will love this intense psychological family drama which covers about as many topics as there are characters. Grief, guilt, alcoholism, teen insecurity, sexual assault are all part of this beautifully written story about a father who has to finally figure out who he is after the tragic death of his young son 8 years earlier.