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Lie to Me

2009·Show
48Episodes in3Seasons·TV-14
IMDb8.0Metacritic648.1Rotten Tomatoes–85%
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HuluTubi TV

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Lie to Me fingerprint

Strong craft, light on feelings.

Energy

Tense

  • Tension7
  • Fast Pace6
  • Adrenaline4

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Romance5
  • Pathos5
  • Catharsis5

Humor

Some sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay6
  • Cringe Humor4
  • Situational Comedy3

World

Crime, mystery, and the mind

  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8
  • Intrigue8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

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About

They're undeceivable.

The world's leading deception researcher, Dr. Cal Lightman, studies facial expression, body language and tone of voice to determine when a person is lying and why, which helps law enforcement and government agencies uncover the truth. But his skills also make it easier for him to deceive others.
Bodily Micro-Expression AnalysisProcedural Crime DramaPsychological ManipulationCharismatic Sociopath ProtagonistIntellectual Cat-and-MouseForensic PsychologyEpisodic Mystery StructureHigh-Stakes InterrogationDeception DetectionDark Charisma

Crew

Directed by:
Daniel Sackheim, Adam Davidson, Michael Zinberg
Written by:
Josh Singer, Tom Szentgyorgyi, Dustin Thomason
Produced by:
Jeffrey Downer
Composed by:
Doug DeAngelis

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Lie to Me

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Lie to Me legally?

HuluTubi TV

Lie to Me is included with a subscription to Hulu in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Tubi TV. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Lie to Me worth watching?

72
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 73/100 (IMDb 8 and Metacritic 64). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Lie to Me rated?

TV-14ViolenceStrong language

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

How many seasons does Lie to Me have?

3 seasons

It has 3 seasons with 48 episodes of about 44 minutes each.

Do critics and audiences agree on Lie to Me?

Critics64
Audiences82

Not quite. Audiences rate Lie to Me higher (82) than critics (64). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

When did Lie to Me air?

It ran from 2009 to 2011 and has ended.

What language is Lie to Me in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Lie to Me?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Lie to Me in 66 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Lie to Me use?

Sarcastic ClappingPlot ParallelSexy Surfacing ShotMost Important PersonShout-OutDanger Takes a Backseat"Not So Different" RemarkTrue CompanionsSt. Patrick's Day EpisodeHyper-AwarenessWhy Did It Have to Be Snakes?Informed Attributeand 101 more

TV Tropes lists 113 storytelling tropes for Lie to Me, including Sarcastic Clapping, Plot Parallel, Sexy Surfacing Shot.