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Lie to Me Season 2, Ep. 21 "Darkness & Light"

A missing woman is linked to criminal activity in the adult film industry.

Runtime: 44 minutes
Original air date: August 30, 2010
Network: FOX

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Episode 21, "Darkness & Light"

Synopsis: A missing woman is linked to criminal activity in the adult film industry.

Original air date: August 30, 2010

Runtime: 44 minutes

Captions and Subtitles: English

ASIN: B0041G3YJS

Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #132,823 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)

Lie to Me Season 2

Synopsis: From writer Samuel Baum (The Evidence) and the executive producers of 24 and Arrested Development comes Lie To Me, a drama series inspired by a real-life specialist who can read clues embedded in the human face, body, and voice to expose the truth in criminal investigations. When you scratch your chin, wring your hands, wrinkle your nose, or swallow too much, Dr. Cal Lightman knows you're lying. He doesn't just think so, he knows so, because he's taken his exceptional skills of observation to become the foremost deception expert in the country. Being a human lie detector, Cal can uncover the deepest secrets and crack the hardest cases. More accurate than any polygraph test, he knows when those in front of him are being less than forthcoming, be they family, friends, or complete strangers.

Starring: Tim Roth, Kelli Williams

Supporting actors: Brendan Hines, Monica Raymund, Hayley McFarland, Mekhi Phifer, Jason Dohring, Rowena King, Lee Garlington, Glenn Morshower, Ashley Johnson, David Grant Wright, Howard Hesseman, Jon Kent Ethridge, Katy Maloney, Hayley Holmes, Michael Tate Booras, Annabeth Rickley, Jera Sky

Season year: 2010

Genre: Crime, Drama, Mystery, Thriller

Executive producer: Samuel Baum

Network: FOX

ASIN: B002KGB2EU

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“ Cal Lightman is an excellent character, and helps keep the show interesting, even if your not particularly fond of the case. ” chickens | 5 reviewers made a similar statement

“ The acting and script is excellent. ” sha | 13 reviewers made a similar statement

“ Great show, it never should have been cancelled. ” bsorgi | 10 reviewers made a similar statement

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34 of 37 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Great writing, great acting August 23, 2010

By Brad Teare VINE™ VOICE

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This is a great series based on a fun idea. The main character, played by Tim Roth, is a man who has made a study of honesty and the psychological indicators of lying. He has taken the art to such heights he creates an agency that performs this feat on a regular basis for clients of all types. It is a fascinating premise and the writers exploit the idea to maximum effect. The supporting cast is very capable but Roth routinely steals the show with his understated but hip portrayal of a deep, misunderstood, yet sympathetic genius.

Amazingly, considering the themes, this is at once a very intelligent show yet suitable for viewing with audiences of all ages. My only complaint is that Roth, with his distinctive british accent, is occasionally difficult to understand, but this might be a function of my diminishing auditory acuity (typical for baby boomers) but I wondered if the digital technicians could have compensated. But this is a very minor complaint and would in no way keep me from buying the series. I am sure younger ears will have no problem with the sound.

I rate this series high for great acting, great writing, and an intriguing premise.

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27 of 30 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Even better than season 1 August 31, 2010

By MKG

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Lie to Me continues to be one of the most unique and intriguing shows on TV. It's intriguing psychological twists not only keep you on your toes but also subtly develops the inner layers of the characters.

The acting is fabulous, which I suppose it has to be since the show teaches us to spot the signs of lying, ie acting. Tim Roth continues to steal the show but everyone in the supporting cast does an amazing job.

The writers make each episode a mix of something totally fresh while building the underlying subplots and relationships. If a shows major plot isn't a subject that appeals to me I still get caught up in the psychological back stories and the continuing character development.It's nice to have a show that wraps a meaningful story around a wide variety of scenario's without relying on cursing or violence.

Paul Ekman's science of reading facial expressions and emotions is intriguing. I'm sure it's glamorized here but just by watching the show you start to become more adept at seeing what the people around you aren't saying, that was unexpected but a pretty nifty benefit.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Simply awesome September 24, 2010

By Francesca

It is the most interesting and charming serial of the last years. The acting of Tim Roth makes it all even more worth it. Besides, the scientific background is really solid, I can tell as I am a researcher too. I would totally suggest it not only to science people, but to everyone as it does give hints on how to manage people's attitudes in everyday life.