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: 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

: Developed by Ekman and Wallace V. Friesen in 1978, this is the comprehensive system used in the show to taxonomize every human facial expression by "Action Units" (AUs). 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 : Much of the series' procedural logic is

The TV series (2009–2011) was heavily inspired by the pioneering scientific research of Dr. Paul Ekman , specifically his work on facial expressions and micro-expressions . You can find more detailed critiques of the

: The main cast featured Tim Roth as Cal Lightman, Kelli Williams as Dr. Gillian Foster, Brendan Hines as Eli Loker, and Monica Raymund as Ria Torres.

: 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.