"Numb3rs" (2005) TV series 2005-????

User Rating:

7.4/10   

Creators:

Nicolas Falacci
Cheryl Heuton

Seasons:

1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6

Release Date:

23 January 2005 (USA)

Genre:

Crime | Drama | Mystery | Thriller

Plot:

Working for the FBI, a mathematician uses equations to help solve various crimes.

Plot Keywords:

Mathematician | Mathematics | FBI | Science | Genius

Awards:

Nominated for Primetime Emmy. Another 1 win

US TV Schedule:

Mon. Nov. 9	2:00 PM	TNT	Spree	#3.1
Mon. Nov. 9	3:00 PM	TNT	Two Daughters	#3.2

Cast

David Krumholtz	...	Charlie Eppes / ... (110 episodes, 2005-2009)
Rob Morrow	...	Don Eppes (109 episodes, 2005-2009)
Judd Hirsch	...	Alan Eppes (107 episodes, 2005-2009)
Alimi Ballard	...	David Sinclair (105 episodes, 2005-2009)
Navi Rawat	...	Amita Ramanujan (94 episodes, 2005-2009)
Peter MacNicol	...	Dr. Larry Fleinhardt / ... (93 episodes, 2005-2009)
Dylan Bruno	...	Colby Granger (87 episodes, 2005-2009)
Diane Farr	...	Megan Reeves (60 episodes, 2005-2008)

Also Known As:

Num3ers (USA) (promotional title)
Numbers (USA) (working title)

Runtime:

43 min | Argentina:60 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.78 : 1

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Certification:

Australia:M (some episodes) | Argentina:13 | New Zealand:M (season 3) | Netherlands:12 | South Korea:15 | Spain:7 | Australia:MA (some episodes)

Filming Locations:

Los Angeles, California, USA

Company:

Barry Schindel Company, The

Trivia:

The show's original concept had it take place at MIT rather than CalTech. At that time the character of Don was to be played by Gabriel Macht. While David Krumholtz was already cast as Charlie, other actors cast at that stage of the production included Michael Rooker and Anna Deavere Smith.

Quotes:

Dr. Larry Fleinhardt: You know that it's considered unsolvable?
Charlie Eppes: Well, certainly people who have failed to solve it might think that.

Movie Connections:

Referenced in "Privileged: All About Betrayal (#1.17)" (2009)

Soundtrack:

Once in a Lifetime

great show

This is an awesome show, definitely one of the best CBS has rolled out in a long time. In an age when TV shows are playing themselves out early by relying on tired ideas, Numb3rs has the potential for great things, because it's starting with an original idea that builds from something that is a great basis for a TV show; Crime. David Krumholtz is truly awesome in his Role as Charlie, the brilliant mathematician who helps his brother, Don (Rob Morrow, of "Northern Exposure" fame) solve FBI crimes using his mind and intelligence (oh no!) thru mathematics. The show will be a bit much for some folks; lots of quick moving thoughts, fast ideas and not a lot of gun play. The series is executive produced by Ridley and Tony Scott, both whom are known for electrifying stories to new levels. Their influence is felt on the camera work; the show moves like a film, not like a TV show. These few factors plus great writing will hopefully keep this show alive for a long time, beating out the boredom of most shows on ABC and NBC as of late. Five stars out of five. Catch this show.