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The Listener

2009·Show
65Episodes in5Seasons·TV-14
IMDb6.8Metacritic428.1
Episode ratings

Where to watch

PrimeThe RokuAmazon Prime Video Free with AdsFawesomeTubi TVAmazon MX Player

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The Listener fingerprint

Light on feelings.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Tension6
  • Adrenaline5
  • Fast Pace5

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Pathos5
  • Hopefulness5
  • Family Dynamics5

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Situational Comedy3
  • Dark Humor2

World

Crime, everyday modern life, and mystery

  • World Immersion6
  • Dialogue Centrality5
  • Novelty4

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Acting7
  • Intrigue7
  • Direction6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition5

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFamily Movie NightFriends NightIntergenerationalPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBackground WatchBinge-FriendlyComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyThought-Provoking

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Episode ratings

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About

You think. He knows.

Toby Logan is a highly skilled paramedic with a secret – he can read minds. Toby never really knew his parents and grew up in foster care, this coupled with his secret, which he shares with no one, has made him a bit of a loner. Until now, Toby has kept his ability hidden, exploring its possibilities only with his long time mentor and confidante Dr. Ray Mercer.
Supernatural ProceduralMind-Reading MysteryToronto NoirEmotional IsolationCrime Solving DramaPsychic ThrillerCharacter-DrivenLight Sci-Fi ElementsComfortable Watchability

Crew

Directed by:
Kari Skogland, Clement Virgo, Charles Binamé
Written by:
Ken Cuperus, Jason Sherman, Peter Mohan
Produced by:
Christina Jennings

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about The Listener

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Listener legally?

PrimeThe RokuAmazon Prime Video Free with AdsFawesomeTubi TVAmazon MX Player

The Listener is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, Fawesome, and Tubi TV. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Listener worth watching?

57
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 57/100 (IMDb 6.8 and Metacritic 42). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Listener rated?

TV-14ViolenceDisturbing imagery

It's rated TV-14 in the United States. Content advisories: violence and disturbing imagery.

How many seasons does The Listener have?

5 seasons

It has 5 seasons with 65 episodes of about 42 minutes each.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Listener?

Critics42
Audiences75

Not quite. Audiences rate The Listener higher (75) than critics (42). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

When did The Listener air?

It ran from 2009 to 2014 and has ended.

What language is The Listener in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in Canada, United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Listener?

11AUDKFRGBGGITLVNONZSEUS

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Listener in 11 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Listener use?

Involuntary Charity DonationThe 'VerseWe Have to Get the Bullet Out!Chronic Hero SyndromeNo Badge? No Problem!Mysterious PastCelebrity ParadoxMixed MetaphorTruncated Theme TuneFriend on the ForceHospital HottieCursed with Awesomeand 54 more

TV Tropes lists 66 storytelling tropes for The Listener, including Involuntary Charity Donation, The 'Verse, We Have to Get the Bullet Out!.