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      2023 Crime Drama TRAILER for The Irrational: Season 1 Trailer List The Irrational: Season 1 Trailer The Irrational: Season 1 Trailer 1:34 The Irrational: Season 1 Episode 1 Exclusive Sneak Peek - Paradoxical Persuasion The Irrational: Season 1 Episode 1 Exclusive Sneak Peek - Paradoxical Persuasion 0:34 View more videos
      47% Tomatometer 17 Reviews 73% Audience Score 100+ Ratings World-renowned behavioral science professor Alec Mercer uses his unique expertise in psychology, body language, emotion and more to help solve difficult, high-stakes cases. With the support of his research assistants, his tech-savvy sister and his ex-wife -- who also happens to be an FBI agent -- and guided by his fierce curiosity about human decision-making, Mercer truly has solving crime down to a science. By asking the right questions, making observations no one else can and studying every scene in new ways, there's no case too tough for his brilliant mind to crack -- except maybe his own mysterious past. Read More Read Less

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      The Irrational could've used a lot more originality to live up to its promise, although Jesse L. Martin's shrewd presence makes even the utterly conventional pretty watchable.

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      Aramide Tinubu Variety While the true culprits of the crimes are usually glaringly obvious, a few stunners here and there make “The Irrational” enjoyable primetime viewing. It’s a classic drama that viewers can dive in and out of without missing a beat. Oct 19, 2023 Full Review Verne Gay Newsday Overall, "The Irrational" is decently acted, competently written, and adequately directed. You will learn fun things, and presumably true ones, about behavioral science, as well as its forensic applications in police work. Rated: 2.5/4 Oct 3, 2023 Full Review Brian Tallerico RogerEbert.com “The Irrational” works because it has a likable cast and reasonably tight plotting, even if every episode so far seems to rush to its conclusion. Sep 26, 2023 Full Review Jen Maravegias Pajiba Irrational is a “just fine” show that hits above its weight because of its lead. Come for Martin showing off his strong leading-man vibe. Stay for the middling mysteries and sharp outfits. Oct 4, 2023 Full Review Matt Roush TV Insider Thankfully, Martin rarely sheds his cool-cat persona, even when, to the dismay of his FBI agent ex-wife (Maahra Hill), he risks his neck to crack a case. Sounds irrational, but that’s how Mercer rolls. Rated: 3/5 Sep 30, 2023 Full Review Monique Jones Common Sense Media A twist on the usual procedural... Rated: 3/5 Sep 29, 2023 Full Review Read all reviews

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      David C I watch for the overall entertainment value. I like Jesse L. Martin and the show has an overarching larger theme. Otherwise, it's obvious within the first 15 to 20 minutes...who done it. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 03/04/24 Full Review William V This show leaves me flat. Is it Jesse Martin or his TV character who has no emotional range? Does it matter? The end result is that I have no empathy for him in this role. I suspect that Martin is the victim here of lifeless, humorless, and banal writing. The only reason people can watch this show is because they know the actor from better, more interesting, more likeable roles. I was really expecting so much better from this series and am left with sad disappointment. The critics have got it right and the TV audience are sheep being led to a barren wasteland. Rated 1 out of 5 stars 02/29/24 Full Review Janis M THIS SHOW IS AMAZING, INTERESTING & REFRESHING!! THERE HASN'T BEEN ANYTHING "NEW-ISH" WORTH WATCHING AS OF LATE! WE HAVE MULTIPLE STREAMING NETWORKS & HAVE NOT ENJOYED ANYTHING THIS MUCH SINCE "LOKI!" I also LOVE that my hubby & I enjoy this together! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/11/24 Full Review Peter K Well-done and really approaches crimes from a totally different way of thinking. One of the few new shows have added to my DVR. As the season has progressed have upped my rating to four stars for its excellent development. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 02/13/24 Full Review Jeff N I don't understand why this show could get more than one star. This is one of the worst TV shows I've ever seen. I wanted to turn it off after fifteen minutes but I forced myself to make it through the first episode and will never watch again. Rated 1 out of 5 stars 12/06/23 Full Review Matt C The show "The Irrational" is so much fun! I can't get enough of it. It's not just entertaining, but it also has an amazing cast led by an outstanding performance by Jesse Martin. I was in need of a good show to sink my teeth into, and "The Irrational" did not disappoint. This is what television should be. It's one of the few shows my entire family can agree upon. From the very first episode, I was a fan. It came at a perfect time as the writers' and actors' strike seemed to affect new quality shows. "The Irrational" filled this void. I'll be looking forward to future episodes, and i also will be reading the book now too. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 12/03/23 Full Review Read all reviews Post a rating

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      Episode 1 Aired Sep 25, 2023 Pilot Professor of behavioral science Alec Mercer is called upon to investigate the murder of a fashion influencer whose boyfriend, a decorated soldier and senator's son, has confessed to the crime; however, Mercer suspects there is more to the story. Details Episode 2 Aired Oct 2, 2023 Dead Woman Walking Professor Mercer is approached by his old friend CJ, a prominent investigative journalist who asks for help after she's poisoned with a rare and deadly nerve agent; with time running out, Mercer pieces together scant clues. Details Episode 3 Aired Oct 9, 2023 The Barnum Effect After a passenger plane crashes into the Potomac River, suspicions focus on the pilot; professor Mercer and the team are asked to investigate the pilot's personal motivations and piece together clues in the hope of revealing the truth. Details Episode 4 Aired Oct 16, 2023 Zero Sum Alec and the team take on a kidnapping case at the request of a desperate father; their investigation is hampered by a complicated family dynamic that slowly reveals everyone's hidden motivations. Details Episode 5 Aired Oct 23, 2023 Lucky Charms Alec and the team head to Las Vegas to help Camille, a former colleague turned expert poker player who's been lured into danger; they must take some risks to solve a gambling mystery before Camille gets hurt; Marisa makes a significant discovery. Details Episode 6 Aired Oct 30, 2023 Point and Shoot Alec agrees to testify as an expert witness in a wrongful death trial for a friend of Kylie's; as he faces an old nemesis, he discovers competing emotions around an accidental shooting; Marisa reaches a decision about the bombing investigation. Details Episode 7 Aired Nov 6, 2023 The Real Deal Alec's first date with Rose turns into a 24-hour excursion when they find themselves taking on an investigation involving a forged masterpiece; Marisa and Kylie attempt to revive their friendship, which has faltered since Alec and Marisa's divorce. Details Episode 8 Aired Jan 29, 2024 Scorched Earth Alec takes a case involving a young burn victim and arson that forces him to confront some trauma from his past; Phoebe and Rizwan compete for an important research grant. Details Episode 9 Aired Feb 5, 2024 Cheating Life After witnessing a hit-and-run during a friend's livestream, Alec and Kylie aim to prove it wasn't an accident; as Marisa and Jace continue their investigation into the church bombing, they set their sights on a prominent senator. Details Episode 10 Aired Feb 12, 2024 Bombshell Alec and his team come face to face with the man who was put away for the church bombing 20 years earlier; Marisa and Kylie work together to save Alec, Phoebe and Rizwan; Jace makes a critical break in the case that changes everything. Details Episode 11 Aired Feb 19, 2024 Reciprocity Alec and Marisa are close to finding the culprit of the church bombing; Kylie gets an interview with the FBI, but is pulled into the investigation; Rose tracks down a witness; Phoebe and Rizwan make a discovery that sheds light on the truth. Details

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      Season Info

      Director
      Jesse Warn, Ernest R. Dickerson, Janice Cooke, John Terlesky, Maja Vrvilo, Amanda Tapping, David Frankel, Carl Seaton
      Creator
      Arika Lisanne Mittman
      Executive Producer
      Samuel Baum, David Frankel, Mark Goffman
      Screenwriter
      Arika Lisanne Mittman, Mira Z. Barnum, Mark Goffman, Robert H. Wolfe, Lydia Teffera, Dr. Kirk Moore, Jordan Rosenberg
      Network
      NBC
      Rating
      TV-14 (V|L)
      Genre
      Crime, Drama
      Original Language
      English
      Release Date
      Sep 25, 2023
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