I really enjoy this series. Most genius... I still wondering why they cancel it.

I know. Pie in the sky request. But for whatever it is worth, felt the premise of the program to be most excellent. Scintillating. Tim Roth's performance was spot on. Just enough quirky, just enough over the top, just enough. Supporting cast also excellent. But in hopes that someone hears this... please bring this back. Given the recent election cycle, there is more than enough mendacity to supply a plethora of scripts and story lines. We need Dr. Lightman now more than ever today. And no problem to bring along Lightman's sub plot of his daughter who would be in her 20s. It would be the berries to bring this back.

Well it took me about 2 weeks to watch all 59 episodes, but I finally finished it. Lie to me is a very original show; a great introduction to body language and facial micro expressions. If you are interested in these topics, this show will keep you entertained and learning at the same time. However, it has its ups and downs - no wonder why it got cancelled after the third season.Long story short, Lie To Me is about a group of psychologists and behaviourists led by Dr Lightman that work together with FBI, police and private parties to help spot lies and deceptional behaviour on suspects in order to solve a matter or investigation. Each episode brings a new case with little follow-up story, so no need to keep up on what happened previously.Season 1. (13 episodes) Great intro. It hooks you in, probably the best season due to its freshness. It explains a lot of the show's nature and full of facts. Very entertaining to watch.Season 2. (23 episodes) Gets kinda stiff in here. The worst season. All cases become criminal related and heavily complex, sometimes even having 3 to 4 plot twists in the same episode, making them occasionally hard to follow. Some have important goofs and plot holes. They could make a movie with each of these episodes. Besides, secondary characters lose screen time and are reduced to much smaller roles. This season is way too centered on main characters.Season 3. (13 episodes) Back to root. The group breaks the contract with FBI and the show gets similar to the Season 1 formula. Still great episodes, I've put my highest rates on this one. It was getting back on track when it got cancelled.My overall review is that it's a one-time show to watch. It will only take you 2-3 weeks, and you'll see some interesting stuff. Just don't expect to see a story throughout the seasons, characters and events fade in and out randomly. I think that's where the show failed to hold the audience. But in the end you'll remember this show with joy.

The first season was riveting. I sat down and took notes of how people react to certain things, and was amazed at how deep my ignorance goes when it comes to understanding the human face. I love Tim Roth's work since I saw him in "the legend of 1900". Even so, after the first season, the micro-expressions, which were the epitome of whole idea behind the series, were stopped. By design (to prevent people from really learning through repetition) or not, the series which was still great, turned into one of a group (somewhat like 'the mentalist'), which it differed from for the better at first. Shame really, it was a good one.