The irrational: canceled by NBC; Crime thriller series does not return for a third season -canceled + renewed television programs, reviews

From Trevor Kimball, May 9, 2025

Professor Mercer's work is not continued in the 2025-26 TV season. NBC canceled The irrational so that We won't see a third season. The second season of the show of 18 episodes was broadcast in March.

A police procedural drama series, The irrational The TV show stars Jesse L. Martin, Maahra Hill, Arash Demaxi, Travina Springer, Molly Kunz and Arash Demaxi. Professor Alec Mercer (Martin) is a professor and world -famous expert in behavioral science and therefore has unique insights into human nature. It gives different cases with high operations in which governments, law enforcement authorities and companies are involved. In addition to his violent curiosity about the decision-making of people, Alec also has support from Phoebe (Kunz), graduate Rizwan (Demaxi), his technically experienced younger sister Kylie (Springer) and his alienated wife, the FBI agent Marisa Clery (Hill). Years ago, Alec was the victim of a bomb attack in the church, and his early research was motivated by this trauma. His lack of memories reappear when he meets a convicted bomber that comes to probation.

Radiate on Tuesday evening, the second season of The irrational An average of 0.17 in the 18-49 demographic and 2.09 million viewers (includes DVR playback until 3:00 a.m.). Compared to the first season, this decreased by 37% in the demo and decreased by 39% in the number of spectators.

The show had a decent run last season, but the ratings dropped in the second season. NBC will also broadcast many NBA games next season and leave fewer slots available on the schedule.

Today NBC also canceled Found, Lopez against Lopez, night court, And Suits LA.

What do you think? Did you hold up with The irrational TV series? Are you disappointed that this NBC drama was not renewed for a third season?