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Lie To Me: Season 1 (15)

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What looked like just another US crime series, with yet another offbeat detection angle and British star, turned out to be surprisingly good. Not least because Tim Roth rocks it: cool, likable and a put-down artist to rival Dr. House as scientist Dr. Cal Lightman, whose expertise in “micro-expressions” (unconscious facial movement and body language) make his institute the first choice for tricky investigations.

Cal and associates spot the liars to crack wide-ranging cases including kidnap, murder, investment fraud and, in the season’s taut finale, terrorist bombings in Washington, D. C.. Inspired by the real work of series consultant Dr. Paul Ekman, it’s educational in a fun way, as well as a polished procedural drama that tackles some hot button topics. Season 2 beckons.


Reviewer: Angie Errigo

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RE: Lie To Me: Season 1

Brilliant stuff with twists and turns. If you like a clever TV series in relation to psychology then Lie To Me is for you. As the series went through though, i became increasingly aware that Tim Roth leans his head to the side all the time - even in his films! (Reservoir Dogs, for example). 9/10 ... Read More

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