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Alec Mercer Tackles His Next Case In This Exclusive Clip From ‘The Irrational’

We at Geeks of Color are happy to exclusively debut a clip from tonight’s all-new episode of The Irrational starring Jesse L. Martin. In this scene, a deeply concerned couple grapples with the heart-wrenching disappearance of their daughter. They answer a phone call originating from their daughter’s number. Alex Mercer (Jesse L. Martin) then assists […]

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We at Geeks of Color are happy to exclusively debut a clip from tonight’s all-new episode of The Irrational starring Jesse L. Martin.

In this scene, a deeply concerned couple grapples with the heart-wrenching disappearance of their daughter. They answer a phone call originating from their daughter’s number. Alex Mercer (Jesse L. Martin) then assists in navigating the intense situation. However, the mysterious caller demands a ransom of 2.7 million dollars, and the family’s inability to meet the demand raises suspicions in Mercer’s mind. As tensions escalate, Mercer questions the true motives behind the kidnapping.

Official Synopsis for The Irrational:

The Irrational airs Mondays on NBC (10-11 p.m. ET/PT) and follows world-renowned professor of behavioral science Alec Mercer as he lends his unique expertise on an array of high-stakes cases involving governments, law enforcement and corporations. His insight and unconventional approach to understanding human behavior lead him and the team on intense, unexpected journeys to solve illogical puzzles and perplexing mysteries.

The Irrational - Cast

The cast also includes Maahra Hill as “Marisa,” Travina Springer as “Kylie,” Molly Kunz as “Phoebe,” and Arash DeMaxi as “Rizwan.”

Arika Lisanne Mittman, Mark Goffman, Sam Baum and David Frankel executive produce. The series is based on best-selling author Dan Ariely’s book Predictably Irrational.

The show is produced by Universal Television, a division of Universal Studio Group.

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