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The Irrational

The Irrational

He has solving crime down to a science.

20236.62 Seasons29 EpisodesCanceled

Overview

Alec Mercer is a world-renowned professor of behavioral psychology with a unique insight into human nature who lends his expertise to an array of high-stakes cases involving governments, corporations and law enforcement. However, he meets his match in a female domestic terror suspect who turns his world upside down.

Created by Dan Ariely
Written by Dan Ariely
Produced by Jesse L. Martin, Todd Pittson
NetworksNBC

Top Cast

Jesse L. Martin

Jesse L. Martin

Alec Mercer

Maahra Hill

Maahra Hill

Marisa Clark

Travina Springer

Travina Springer

Kylie Mercer

Molly Kunz

Molly Kunz

Phoebe Duncan

Arash DeMaxi

Arash DeMaxi

Rizwan Asadi

Themes & Keywords

based on novel or bookcollege professor

About The Irrational

The Irrational is a crime, drama series that first aired in 2023 exploring themes of based on novel or book, college professor. Created by Dan Ariely, it stars Jesse L. Martin, Maahra Hill, Travina Springer. Alec Mercer is a world-renowned professor of behavioral psychology with a unique insight into human nature who lends his expertise to an array of high-stakes cases involving governments, corporations and law enforcement. However, he meets his match in a female domestic terror suspect who turns his world upside down.

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