Is 'The Irrational' Coming Back?
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Class is back in session for Dr. Alec Baker. NBC renewed The Irrational, which follows the world-renowned professor of behavioral science (Jesse L. Martin) as he applies his expertise to high-stakes criminal cases. Based on behavioral economist and Duke University professor Dan Ariely’s bestselling book Predictably Irrational, the show is a perfect blend of pop psychology and police procedural. Want to know what inattentional blindness is? Watch the Episode 2, in which a normally observant journalist fails to notice that her tea is poisoned because she's too distracted by a staged restaurant proposal.
With just four episodes to go in Season 1 (which is on hiatus until the tail end of January), let's take a look at what we can expect from The Irrational Season 2, including its release date and cast.
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Is The Irrational coming back for Season 2?
Yes! NBC renewed its freshman series for a second season back in November.
What is the release date for The Irrational Season 2?
NBC has not announced a release date for the second season just yet, but one can assume it will premiere in Fall 2024. There are still four Season 1 episodes left to air, and they'll start rolling out Jan. 29, 2024.
Who is in The Irrational Season 2 cast?
NBC has not announced any changes to the cast, so let's assume the following series regulars will be back.
Jesse L. Martin as Alec Mercer
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The Law & Order alum anchors the series as famed professor of behavioral science, Dr. Alec Mercer.
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Maahra Hill as Marisa
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Maahra Hill plays Mercer's detective ex-wife, Marisa. Will she finally figure out who bombed the church where Mercer was nearly killed all those years ago? That remains to be seen.
Travina Springer as Kylie
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Despite his acclaimed work as a behavioral scientist, Mercer lives with his little sister, at least for the time being. Played with quick wit by Travina Springer, Kylie is a software engineer whose own know-how comes in handy on her brother's cases.
Molly Kunz as Phoebe
Every researcher needs an assistant (or two). Molly Kunz plays one of them, an overachiever named Phoebe.
Arash DeMaxi as Rizwan
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Arash DeMaxi rounds out the cast as Mercer's other assistant (the one who's still learning to give lectures), Rizwan.
Is there a trailer for The Irrational Season 2?
NBC has not released a Season 2 trailer yet, as the season has yet to be shot, but watch this space for updates.
How to watch The Irrational
The Irrational Season 1 airs Mondays at 10 p.m. ET on NBC and is available to stream the next day on Peacock. It's unclear at this time whether the show will retain its time slot for Season 2.
