NBC is beefing up its series lineup.
The network has picked up The Irrational, By The Flash and Law & Order alumni Jesse L. Martin helps solve high-stakes problems as a behavioral scientist. As part of this season’s development, NBC ordered a pilot episode for the series, and Martin was picked up in April , but whether the show airs remains to be seen. To be confirmed will be broadcast on 23-23 or in the next season held.
This series was written by Arika Lisanne Mittman (La Brea, Timeless) and was inspired by Dan Ariely’s book Predictably Irrational , which delves into the multiple forces that shape the way people think and make decisions. Martin will play Alec Baker, a renowned behavioral science professor who, with his unique and unexpected way of understanding human behavior, applies his expertise to a series of high-stakes situations involving government, law enforcement and corporations. case.
Maahra Hill (Delilah of OWN), Travina Springer (Ms. Marvel ), Molly Kunz and Arash DeMaxi also star.
Universal Television Produces The Irrational. Mittman with Mark Goffman, Samuel Baum and Director David Frankel serves as an executive producer. Martin is a producer and Ariely will serve as a consultant.
The Irrational is NBC’s third TV series from which Ordered during development cycle, added to Quantum Leap — Already Renewed for second season — and found , premiered in February.