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The Irrational

2023 – 2024 · 45m per ep · TV-14 · English · United States of America

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.

6.7(177 reviews)

11.7675% popularity

At a glance

Details

First air date: Sep 25, 2023
Last air date: Mar 25, 2025
Status: Ended
Seasons: 2
Episodes: 29
Episode runtime: 45m
Original language: English
Country: United States of America
Network / platform: NBC
Creator / showrunner: Arika Lisanne Mittman
Certification: TV-14
Production companies: Universal Television, Simon-Binx Productions, Samuel Baum Productions, Off the Cliff Entertainment

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Keywords

based on novel or bookcollege professor

Seasons & episodes

Season 1

2023 · 11 episodes

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Cast

Jesse L. Martin

Alec Mercer

Maahra Hill

Marisa Clark

Travina Springer

Kylie Mercer

Molly Kunz

Phoebe Duncan

Arash DeMaxi

Rizwan Asadi

Media

Reviews & ratings

6.7

177 community reviews

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Alex Rivera5.7/103/18/2026
Binge-worthy
Every episode leaves you wanting more. The character arcs are exceptional.
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Jordan Kim6.7/103/14/2026
Peak television
One of the best shows in its genre — tightly written and beautifully acted.
44 found helpful
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Sam Patel7.699999999999999/103/10/2026
Must-watch series
The season finales alone are worth the watch.
36 found helpful
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Morgan Lee5.7/103/6/2026
Brilliant writing
Gripping from the first scene. Already recommending to everyone.
28 found helpful
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Casey Wong6.7/103/2/2026
Slow burn payoff
Takes a few episodes to hit stride, then it's unstoppable.
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