: Dr. Cal Lightman (played by Tim Roth) and his team at The Lightman Group assist law enforcement and government agencies by analyzing body language and micro-expressions to uncover the truth.
: Although the show claimed to be "rooted in actual science," Ekman himself noted that the speed and certainty with which Lightman spots lies were often exaggerated for television. Lie to Me (2009–2011)
You can find more detailed critiques of the science in each episode on Paul Ekman's official website, where he blogged throughout the show's original run. Lie to Me (TV Series 2009–2011) - Full cast & crew - IMDb You can find more detailed critiques of the
: Much of the series' procedural logic is based on Ekman's book Telling Lies and his research into "leakage"—nonverbal cues that contradict a person's spoken words. Series Overview Lie to Me (2009–2011)
: The series ran for three seasons on Fox before being canceled in 2011, reportedly due to declining ratings as the focus shifted away from the instructional "science" aspects that viewers initially enjoyed.