description The Irrational Overview
The Irrational is an American procedural drama series that premiered on NBC in 2023. It stars Jesse L. Martin as Alec Mercer, a university behavioral scientist who applies insights from human decision-making to advise law enforcement and other clients on complex cases. The series was inspired by behavioral science and the work of author Dan Ariely, particularly his book Predictably Irrational.
It combines elements of case-of-the-week investigation with psychology.
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Who is Alec Mercer in The Irrational?
Alec Mercer is the central character in The Irrational, played by Jesse L. Martin. He is a university behavioral scientist rather than a conventional police detective.
What does Alec Mercer do in the cases?
He applies research about human decision-making and behavior to difficult investigations. His clients include law-enforcement agencies and other people facing complex problems.
When and where did The Irrational premiere?
The series premiered on NBC in 2023. It is an American procedural drama built around behavioral science.
What makes The Irrational different from a standard police procedural?
Its lead investigator uses behavioral science to understand why people make particular choices. The cases therefore combine police work with clues drawn from decision-making and psychology.
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