Lie to Me
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.
First Air Year
2009
Seasons
3
Audience Score
7.9
Genres
Crime, Drama, Mystery
Series Snapshot
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.
Why This Page Helps
Lie to Me is a dark pick with high complexity, which makes it a strong option when you want something that feels specific instead of generic.
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What tone does Lie to Me have?
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Is Lie to Me easy to binge?
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