"The Irrational" is back for season 2 and premiers today on NBC

October 8, 2024

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Get ready to dive back into the world of Professor Mercer and his intriguing cases. NBC's psychological drama "The Irrational" is back with all new episodes for its second season. It stars Jesse L. Martin as Professor Alec Mercer, a renowned professor who uses his unique understanding of human behavior to solve criminal cases for the police and FBI. Based on the best-selling nonfiction book Predictably Irrational: The Hidden Forces That Shape Our Decisions by Dan Ariely, the second season premieres on October 8, 2024.

Created by Arika Mittman, the series is executive produced by Mittman, Mark Goffman, and Samuel Baum with production companies Simon-Binx Productions, Samuel Baum Productions, Off the Cliff Entertainment, and Universal Television.

The cast also includes:

• Maahra Hill as Special Agent Marisa Clark

• Arash DeMaxi as Rizwan

• Molly Kunz as Phoebe

• Travina Springer as Kylie

• Molly Kunz as Phoebe

• Karen David as Rose Dinshaw

• Ron Canada as Alec & Kylie's Father

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"The Irrational" quickly developed a loyal fanbase when it first premiered on September 25, 2023, however production was forced to halt due to the writer's strike. The complexity of the series finds Mercer assisting law enforcement since he has a complete understanding of human psychology, offering an intellectual perspective through in-depth analysis of behavioral patterns. The premise of the series sets it apart from other crime drama procedurals, and Martin is excellent in the role of the catalyst used to inform and educate using science at the forefront.

Martin, primarily known for playing Detective Joe West in The Flash and Detective Edward "Ed" Green in Law & Order, is perfectly cast with his venerable presence. The family elements between him and his sister Kylie are always fun to watch. Kylie will have a bigger role as she joins the FBI in season 2 and Travina Springer is equally fantastic in the role. We are looking forward to more exploration of Alec's backstory as season 1 dealt with the traumatic church bombing that caused the scar on his face. Season 1 ended on a tantalizing cliffhanger when Alec's girlfriend, Rose, a former MI-6 agent, was kidnapped. As the search for Rose heats up, we can expect to see more of Marisa and Alec as they team up to find her. Alec will have his hands full on an already busy plate setting the stage for season 2!

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The new season of The Irrational premieres today, with streaming available on Peacock the following day.

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