Lie To Me: Best new US drama with a British lead actor (Lie To Me)

Member Name: lunarc

Product:	Lie To Me
Date:	04/09/09 (31 review reads)
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Advantages: Fascinating subject matter and engaging storylines

Disadvantages: None - it's brilliant!

Lie To Me is a US-based drama featuring British actor Tim Roth as the lead character, Dr Cal Lightman. The series is based around a company called the Lightman Group which features a team of deception experts who are trained to be like "human lie detectors". They achieve this by analysing "micro facial expressions" which are said to reveal the truth behind what someone is saying. This is based on actual real-life research and the series is in fact based on the life of clinical psychologist Paul Ekman. Lie To Me is a fascinating drama and some of the story lines have been quite intense, including terrorist attacks and other very serious crimes. The idea of micro expressions is very interesting and I can guarantee you'll be looking for micro expressions in friends and family members within a short time of watching the series!! When characters refer to particular micro expressions and their meanings, there are often flash shots of various well known public figures re-creating that same micro expression - which can be very amusing! All in all, it's a terrific series and a "must watch".

Summary: An excellent new US drama which will have you analying the facial expressions of your friends!