NBC's ‘The Irrational’: See release date, storyline, streaming details and more

The upcoming fall TV line-up for 2023 leans heavily on reality shows due to ongoing writers and actors strikes. Alongside this trend, a few new scripted series are making their debut, including NBC's "The Irrational."

Executive producers Arika Lisanne, Mittman, Mark Goffman, Sam Baum and David Frankel helm this drama, which is adapted from the 2008 book "Predictably Irrational: The Hidden Forces That Shape Our Decisions" by Dan Ariely, who also advises on the show's production.

Here's a roundup of what we know about the drama's release:

NBC's ‘The Irrational’: Release Date
"The Irrational" will premiere on Monday, September 25, 2023, at 10 p.m. ET on NBC.

NBC's ‘The Irrational’: Episodes and Streaming Details
The show comprises 10 episodes, airing on Monday nights on NBC. Following the broadcast, episodes will be accessible on Peacock, NBC's streaming service, the next day.

NBC's ‘The Irrational’: Unaffected by Strikes
Unlike some ongoing series affected by the writers and actors strikes, "The Irrational" managed to escape these disruptions. NBC had picked up the series in December 2022, and production was already underway before the strikes hit. As a result, all episodes are fully completed and poised for a fall 2023 release.

NBC's ‘The Irrational’: Storyline
"The Irrational" centers on Alec Mercer, a distinguished behavioral science professor. Governments, law enforcement and corporations turn to his distinct expertise to assist in critical, high-stakes cases. Alec's unconventional methods in understanding human behavior lead him and his team on journeys involving perplexing mysteries and illogical puzzles.

NBC's ‘The Irrational’: Cast
Jesse L. Martin takes on the role of Alec Mercer, renowned for his performances in "Rent" on Broadway, "Law & Order," and "The Flash." Joining him are Travina Springer as Kylie, Molly Kunz as Phoebe, Maahra Hill as Marisa and Arash DeMaxi as Rizwan.

NBC's ‘The Irrational’: Trailer
The crime drama's trailer unveils Alec's use of behavioral science to aid law enforcement, offers glimpses into his problem-solving methods, and offers a sneak peek at some of the cases the show will explore.

FAQs

When does "The Irrational" premiere?
"The Irrational" debuts on Monday, September 25, 2023, at 10 p.m. ET on NBC. The show comprises 10 episodes.

Is "The Irrational" affected by the ongoing strikes?
No, the show was already completed before the WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes. It was picked up by NBC in December 2022 and is set to air in fall 2023.