"Lie to Me" (2009) TV series

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Creator:

Samuel Baum

Seasons:

1 | 2 | unknown

Release Date:

21 January 2009 (USA)

Genre:

Crime | Drama | Mystery | Thriller

Tagline:

The Truth is Written All Over Our Faces

Plot Keywords:

Interview | Facial Expression | Investigation | Truth | Deception

Awards:

Nominated for Primetime Emmy. Another 1 win

US TV Schedule:

Mon. Nov. 9	9:01 PM	Fox	Fold Equity	#2.6
Mon. Nov. 16	9:01 PM	Fox	Black Friday

Cast

Tim Roth	...	Dr. Cal Lightman (19 episodes, 2009)
Kelli Williams	...	Dr. Gillian Foster (19 episodes, 2009)
Brendan Hines	...	Eli Loker (19 episodes, 2009)
Monica Raymund	...	Ria Torres (19 episodes, 2009)
Hayley McFarland	...	Emily Lightman (11 episodes, 2009)
Kristen Ariza	...	Heidi (10 episodes, 2009)
Mekhi Phifer	...	Agent Ben Reynolds / ... (8 episodes, 2009)

Runtime:

USA:60 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.78 : 1

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Certification:

Australia:M | Singapore:NC-16 (season 1)

Filming Locations:

Los Angeles, California, USA

Company:

20th Century Fox Television

Trivia:

Kay Panabaker played Emily Lightman for the pilot episode. Her one scene was opposite Tim Roth begging him not to use "covert science" on her date for the evening. After filming she was recast with Hayley McFarland playing Emily. The scene was re-shot and the aired version featured McFarland. Best Buy however gave customers a free DVD in early 2009 with the "Lie To Me" pilot on it. This version featured Panabaker.

Quotes:

Dr. Cal Lightman: Now that's the truth.

Movie Connections:

Referenced in "Family Guy: Family Gay (#7.8)" (2009)

Soundtrack:

Brand New Day

So far, so good...

Last night I watched the premiere of Lie to Me on Fox. I'd seen the previews for months, and when I saw that Tim Roth was coming to television, him being one of my favorite actors, I was both excited and dubious at the same time. Another of my favorite actors, Christian Slater, had made an awesome TV debut on My Own Worst Enemy. But the show had been canceled, and I honestly didn't want to see the same thing happen to as great an actor as Tim Roth.

But last night's pilot delivered many great performances, not only from Roth, but the supporting guest cast as well. The episode itself had a pleasant mixture of drama, comedy, and sharp dialog.

Despite what some may think, it is possible to tell from a show's pilot whether or not the show will succeed. From what I saw last night, I can see this show going a long, long way. The formula that the show's staff have come up with is, yes, still in its conceptual stages. But they're definitely on to something, and I hope to see a rising popularity in America for Dr. Lightman and his team.