Fool Me is an American-made psychological detective released in January 2009. In total, 3 seasons were filmed, the last series was shown in 2011. The plot of the serial film is the life of a lie recognition specialist. In this article you can find a review of the series “Lie to Me”. Thanks to the talented cast and exciting plot, the television picture received several awards and many rave reviews.
The plot of the series "Fool Me"
Dr. Cal Lightman leads the Lightman Group, whose team helps investigate confusing matters. Based on an analysis of the behavior of the suspects, the doctor quickly recognizes liars and displays them in clean water. However, the personal life of a successful Lightman in his field did not work out. Building relationships with the habit of constantly analyzing partner emotions is not easy. Kal raises her daughter from her first marriage, ending in a divorce. You can find out about the reviews of the Fake Me series and the main characters in the following chapters.
Series Awards
“Lie to Me” was awarded the People's Choice Awards in the categories “Favorite Multi-Series Crime Drama” and “Favorite Crime Fighter”. Of the three seasons, the first is considered the most successful. With each subsequent season, the number of viewers fell. The least number of views collected the third season. In this regard, it was decided to close the series.
Prototype protagonist
The protagonist of the series has a real prototype. They became a professor of psychology Paul Ekman. During his career, he has written 14 books, among which the Psychology of Lies has become the most famous. The book reveals in detail the secrets of lie recognition.
Protagonist cal lightman
Cal Lightman is the protagonist of the television series. The owner of the Lightman Group agency, which helps the FBI investigate crimes. He is able to recognize a lie by analyzing facial expressions, behavior, speech of a person. Such skills make him the best in his field, but at the same time prevent him from building his personal life.
The reason Lightman became interested in behavioral psychology was the suicide of his mother. When he was looking at a recording of her conversation with a psychologist in slow motion, he recognized the symptoms of depression.
The main character brings up Emily's daughter from her first marriage. With an ex-wife is in a normal relationship. The marriage broke up after the wife cheated on him.
The role of Cal Lightman was performed by British actor and film director Tim Roth. He was nominated for various awards, including the Oscar, Golden Globe. Most famous for his participation in most films of Quentin Tarantino. The most successful works of Tim Roth are "Four Rooms", "Reservoir Dogs", "Pulp Fiction", "Disgusting Eight." The role of the psychoanalyst confirmed his status as a successful actor. And the talented game was greeted with positive reviews about the series “Fool Me”.
Character Gillian Foster
Gillian Foster is one of the main characters in the series. He is a colleague of Lightman since the foundation of the agency. The balanced, calm Foster complements the quick-tempered, emotional Lightman. She owns the skills of hypnosis, is considered one of the best psychotherapists and experts in psychoanalysis.
Gillian Foster was married, but after several years of marriage, divorced her husband. Largely thanks to this character, the reviews about the series “Lie to Me” were positive.
The role of Dr. Foster was performed by American actress Kelly Williams. Since childhood, she took part in the filming. The first role of Williams was an advertisement for diapers. The work, after which the actress was noticed, as well as the nomination for various awards for Williams, was the role of Lindsay Donnel in the serial film “Practice”.
She was invited to the role of Dr. Gillian Foster in the series "Lie to Me" in 2008. Filmed in all three seasons.
The series "Lie to Me": actors and roles
Eli Loker is one of the leading employees of Lightman Group. A young man always says what he thinks, thereby avoiding lies. In the course of work, he deceived Lyman, after which he was transferred to him as an unpaid intern. However, the dedication of the profession and innate talent forced Loker to agree to such conditions.
The role of true lover Elijah Locker was played by the American actor and musician Brendan Hines. Among the works of the actor are mainly secondary roles. He took part in such films as “Terminator: The Battle for the Future”, “Mediator”, “Castle”, “Scandal”, “Force Majeure”.
Ria Torres is a talented girl with an innate sense of lies. Unlike other members of the agency, Lightman Group does not have a psychological education. Ria was spotted by Lightman during her work at the airport. He offers the girl training and work with him. Thus, Torres becomes Lightman's protege. With each investigation, the girl's skills become more confident.
The role of Ria Torres was performed by the American actress Monica Reymund. On her account, participation in films such as Chicago Firefighters, Body Investigation, and Chicago Physicians.
For Monica Reymund and Brendan Hines, the roles in the TV series Lie to Me have become the most successful of their career.
Minor Characters
Emily Lightman is the daughter of Cal Lightman. After the divorce, the parents took joint custody of her. Despite the fact that Emily does not like to be “read” by her father, she respects and appreciates his merits. The doctor’s daughter sometimes wakes up the ability to psychoanalysis. Most often they work in relation to her father.
The role of Lightman's daughter was performed by the American actress, dancer and singer Hayley McFarland. Filming in the series “Fool Me” brought her great popularity. Prior to this, the actress took part in films where she played secondary roles. Among them are “Gilmore Girls”, “Ambulance”, “Anatomy of Passion”, “Sons of Anarchy”.
Ben Reynolds is an FBI agent who works with Lightman. He does not have the skills of psychoanalysis, but this does not prevent him from successfully cooperating with the group and investigating crimes.
The role of the FBI agent was played by the American actor and director Mekai Fifer. The actor is known for his participation in the serial film "Ambulance", for the role in which he was awarded several awards. The next notable role of Fyfera was participation in the psychological detective "Lie to Me."
Zoe Landau is one of the minor characters in the series. He is Cal Lightman's ex-wife and Emily's mother. He works as an assistant prosecutor. In some investigations, helps an ex-husband.
Her role was played by American actress Jennifer Beals. The work that brought the actress popularity was the role in the film "Dance-Flash", which was released in 1983. Beals was nominated for a Golden Globe Award.
Bright secondary characters also became the reason for positive reviews about the series “Lie to Me”.
TV series reviews
The serial film "Deceiving Me" received a lot of positive reviews. Critics were pleased with the good quality of the Fake Me series. Viewers liked the idea of the film, acting and unexpected plot twists in each series. He especially remembered the original quotes from the series “Lie to Me,” for example:
Take a cent for every lie. Get rich.
The first season was the most successful in terms of views. Unfortunately, with each subsequent season their number decreased. Minimum ratings after the release of season 3 were an argument in favor of closing the series.