Gripping story with well-crafted characters

The movie's not perfect, but it sticks the landing of its message. It was engaging - thrilling at times - and I personally thought it was a great time.

The movie really just wants to entertain people.

The movie's not perfect, but it sticks the landing of its message. It was engaging - thrilling at times - and I personally thought it was a great time.

I came across this show through IMDb and the premise didn't seem like it had much to carry it through it's 3 seasons. It was available in the local library so with a little wait I gave it a shot. Then could hardly stop watching episode after episode. In the past five days I've gone through the first twenty episodes of season 2. It's perfect in just every way. Tim Roth's rendition of the lead character is superb and the other cast members too are great. I also find the story lines engaging and interesting. I give this show the highest recommendation. If the science isn't always 100% kosher to you don't let that distract from the essence of the story. Give it a go.

This show was pretty good. I think it lost steam and was canceled because of the turn to focus on the character's personal life and less so on the cases, which I agree was a bad choice: one that would be good in a movie but not in a series because people watch for each episodes individual story-line and case (think: house, law and order, etc). But I have a different complaint: the facial expressions in this show are so exaggerated. I am very observant and I've never seen anyone make the expressions that the characters make in this show. It's so exaggerated. A character will be very obviously scrunch their face up in disgust when asked about someone they "like," and then lie and say they like them, and then he will be like "aha oh why are you disgusted with her" and the character is like "what? No I'm not?!" And it's just like.... That was obvious. No one talks and uses the expressions the way they made the characters do in this show. It was so unnatural and exaggerated. This would be easy to overlook if it wasn't the whole premise and didn't happen like 10 times in every episode. It ruined it for me.

It seemed really fun at the beginning, the first 3-4 episodes, and than it quickly turns into a crime procedural show.The acting also gets worse by the episode, once you realize how shallow the show is. Maybe there's some real science behind it all, but come on, what happens if someone just doesn't admit the crime? Basically these people are human lie detectors, and mind you one of them is a 'natural', born with the ability to tell if someone is lying, or acquired that ability naturally, without studying. Anyhow, the show goes a steep way down from interesting to boring and predictable in the first four episodes.

Well it took me about 2 weeks to watch all 59 episodes, but I finally finished it. Lie to me is a very original show; a great introduction to body language and facial micro expressions. If you are interested in these topics, this show will keep you entertained and learning at the same time. However, it has its ups and downs - no wonder why it got cancelled after the third season.Long story short, Lie To Me is about a group of psychologists and behaviourists led by Dr Lightman that work together with FBI, police and private parties to help spot lies and deceptional behaviour on suspects in order to solve a matter or investigation. Each episode brings a new case with little follow-up story, so no need to keep up on what happened previously.Season 1. (13 episodes) Great intro. It hooks you in, probably the best season due to its freshness. It explains a lot of the show's nature and full of facts. Very entertaining to watch.Season 2. (23 episodes) Gets kinda stiff in here. The worst season. All cases become criminal related and heavily complex, sometimes even having 3 to 4 plot twists in the same episode, making them occasionally hard to follow. Some have important goofs and plot holes. They could make a movie with each of these episodes. Besides, secondary characters lose screen time and are reduced to much smaller roles. This season is way too centered on main characters.Season 3. (13 episodes) Back to root. The group breaks the contract with FBI and the show gets similar to the Season 1 formula. Still great episodes, I've put my highest rates on this one. It was getting back on track when it got cancelled.My overall review is that it's a one-time show to watch. It will only take you 2-3 weeks, and you'll see some interesting stuff. Just don't expect to see a story throughout the seasons, characters and events fade in and out randomly. I think that's where the show failed to hold the audience. But in the end you'll remember this show with joy.