The Irrational is one of the few new scripted series coming to NBC's 2023 fall lineup this TV season. This cerebral police procedural with a twist is a welcome addition to the schedule, offering a refreshing take on the police consultant trope. It's based on the book Predictably Irrational by Dan Ariely.
The show features Jesse L. Martin as Professor Alec Mercer, a leading behavioral science specialist who offers his perspective on cases and investigations of all kinds, including cases that go as high as governmental levels and within law enforcement. Mercer's specialty is diving into the nature of rationality and decision-making, and how preconceived notions can impact how we shape the decisions we make.
