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Season 1 – Instinct

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Dr. Dylan Reinhart is a former CIA operative who's created a quieter life for himself as a professor and author of a best-selling book on abnormal behavior. When tenacious and resourceful NYPD detective Lizzie Needham approaches him to help her solve a serial killer case, he taps into his old skill set and reaches out to a CIA friend who has access to invaluable top-secret intelligence. As Dylan gets lured back into the adrenaline filled world of law enforcement, he and Lizzie realize that, together, they make the perfect team.
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Instinct — Season 1

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Critics Consensus

Instinct is ultimately an underwhelming police procedural, despite having Alan Cumming in its arsenal.

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Tim Goodman The Hollywood Reporter 03/19/2018
He wears a lot of hats and his outfits are impeccable. It's kind of a perfect Cumming vehicle. Go to Full Review Robert Rorke New York Post 03/19/2018
2/4
Perhaps creator Michael Rauch hopes you'll be more entertained by Cumming and Novakovic. Maddy and Dave ("Moonlighting"), they're not. Go to Full Review Kelly Lawler USA Today 03/19/2018
... [Instinct] tries to capture Castle-style charm but mostly falls flat. Cumming, however, is always a treat, and does his best to elevate the show. Go to Full Review Dana Sloane Mediaversity Reviews 08/09/2019
3.00/5
Instinct's refusal to discuss real issues renders it exactly what Alan Cumming said he wanted to avoid: remarkable only for having gay lead. Go to Full Review Eneko Ruiz Jimenez El Pais (Spain) 06/29/2018
Instinct isn't always very good, but that's what makes it special. [Full Review in Spanish] Go to Full Review Malcolm Hopwood The Post NZ 06/22/2018
If predictable drama is your choice, this is adequate Monday night fodder. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Chris T @RT85906111 Feb 23 Wokey, Wokey, Wokey I think Alan Cumming is a fantastic actor, BUT I groaned as soon as I saw Whoopi. I was hoping it wasn't about to go where I thought it was, but then it did!! Maybe you'll enjoy it but not for me! See more Stephen C @bob25009 Oct 15 13 successful episodes on Columbia Broadcasting System (CBS) and Paramount+!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Ages 14 and older!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! See more Diogo G @Diogo_Guimaraes 01/01/2024 Instinct feels like a cheap copy of a Sherlock Holmes series due to it's undercooked story and characters. See more Sarah J @RT11623965 09/17/2023 A fun watch with likeable characters. (Some minor issues of dialogue flow, plot and action sequences). After i got through the first few episodes I binge watched the rest. See more 10/28/2021 We really liked it, so off corse it gets cancelled! See more 07/30/2021 Cute show. But why does Hollywood keep portraying gay men as feminine nelly queen types ? It is such a stereotype of gay men. Most gay men are just men who act like most other men you will know. Most gay men are not Diva Liza Manili wannabes. The Sopranos had some episodes (late stage) of 2 gay guys that was probably more accurate depiction of gay men. See more Read all reviews
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Alan Cumming

Dr. Dylan Reinhart

Bojana Novakovic

Det. Lizzie Needham

Daniel Ings

Andy

Naveen Andrews

Julian Cousins

Sharon Leal

Lt. Jasmine Gooden

Sarita Choudhury

Mayor Myers

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Mar 18, 2018 Pilot Former CIA operative Dr. Dylan Reinhart is lured back to his old life when NYPD Detective Lizzie Needham needs his help to stop a serial killer. Details Episode 2 Aired Mar 25, 2018 Wild Game Dylan, having returned to teaching after helping the NYPD catch a serial killer, is called upon again to aid Detective Needham on a complex case involving the murder of a venture capitalist. Details Episode 3 Aired Apr 1, 2018 Secrets and Lies The murder of a young man who recently left his family's religious community leads Dylan and Lizzie to a series of possible suspects; Lizzie's younger sister unexpectedly drops by for a visit. Details Episode 4 Aired Apr 8, 2018 I Heart New York Dylan and Lizzie are assigned to a murder in Central Park after their investigation into a chemical attack on the subway is taken over by the FBI. Details Episode 5 Aired Apr 22, 2018 Heartless Dylan and Lizzie investigate the murder of a Jane Doe but learn that the victim was killed by mistake; they must identify the killer's intended target before she suffers the same fate. Details Episode 6 Aired Apr 29, 2018 Flat Line Dylan and Julian go undercover in a hospital to catch an "angel of death" who is killing patients who have non-life-threatening ailments; Lizzie asks Andy for his legal expertise when a personal trainer sues her for accidentally injuring him. Details Episode 7 Aired May 6, 2018 Owned Dylan and Lizzie investigate the death of Jasmine's friend, an owner of a professional basketball team who died when her car went off a bridge. Details Episode 8 Aired May 27, 2018 Long Shot A woman is shot outside a community center; Dylan and Lizzie must solve the case in less than 24 hours to quell pressure from the media and special interest groups. Details Episode 9 Aired May 27, 2018 Bad Actors Two members of an acting troupe are killed using sophisticated poisons; Andy worries that Dylan isn't fitting in, so he encourages Dylan to attend a barbecue being thrown by Detective Fucci. Details Episode 10 Aired Jun 3, 2018 Bye Bye Birdie Dylan and Lizzie look into the attempted murder of a successful author; Lizzie gets closer to learning the truth about the death of her fiance, who was killed while under cover. Details Episode 11 Aired Jun 17, 2018 Blast From the Past Dylan and Lizzie have trouble identifying a motive or connection when several average people blow themselves up using suicide bombs; Julian is concerned that Dylan could be exposing himself to past enemies. Details Episode 12 Aired Jun 24, 2018 Live Dylan and Lizzie investigate the murder of a film student whose death was broadcast for the world to see; Andy and Dylan agree to look after a friend's 12-year-old daughter. Details Episode 13 Aired Jul 1, 2018 Tribal Dylan and Lizzie investigate the murder of Joan's protégé, uncovering long-buried secrets; Dylan and Andy apply to adopt a child; Lizzie's reliance on Julian's information puts a promotion in jeopardy. Details

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Instinct — Season 1

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Season Info

Director
Ed Ornelas, Michael Rauch, Laura Belsey, Marc Webb, Jim McKay, Constantine Makris, Douglas Aarniokoski
Executive Producer
Michael Rauch, Marc Webb, Alex Kurtzman, Heather Kadin, James Patterson, Bill Robinson, Leopoldo Gout, Alan Cumming
Screenwriter
Michael Rauch, Lee Ellenberg, Carol Flint, Constance M Burge, Thomas Aguila
Network
CBS
Rating
TV-14
Genre
Crime, Drama, Action
Original Language
English
Release Date
Mar 18, 2018