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What Happened to The Irrational TV Show? Will The Irrational Return for More Episodes?

Finding the rationality behind Irrational’s pause: Has the NBC show been axed?
Ishita ChatterjeeBy Ishita ChatterjeeNovember 21, 2023No Comments4 Mins Read195 Views
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The movie and TV series production industries are fickle. If a show fails to draw good ratings, it gets canned or slotted at an inhuman airing hour. 

Did something similar happen to the NBC show The Irrational? After airing a batch of just seven episodes, it went off-air, and there is widespread confusion about when it will return. Or rather, even if it will return. 

So what’s the truth?

Yes, NBC’s The Irrational TV series will return for more episodes. It has aired only seven episodes till now, the last one on November 6, 2023, before pausing. This break was because no new episodes were filmed after WGA and SAG-AFTRA went on strike. NBC has also increased the number of episodes of season 1 from 10 to 11. 

What Is The Irrational TV Show About?

The Irrational. NBC/Peacock. Tonight. 10/9c …I wasn’t sure if I could talk about it last week during its premiere. But if you enjoy a fun mystery, behavioral science and a great cast, check us out! 🙏🏽 pic.twitter.com/QOhAWHlMjY

— Shamea’s Prayer (@KirkWrites79) October 3, 2023

The Irrational is a TV police procedural drama show that airs on NBC. It stars Jesse L. Martin, Arash DeMaxi, Maahra Hill, Travina Springer, Brian King, and Molly Kunz. 

The series follows Martin’s professor, Alec Mercer, a world-renowned behavioral science expert. In every episode, he offers unique insight and expertise to solve high-stakes situations involving law enforcement, companies, and governments. 

Assisting him are Rizwan (Arash DeMaxi) and Phoebe (Molly Kunz), his research assistants. His ex-wife Marisa (Maahra Hill) and tech guru Kylie (Springer), his younger sister, are also helping him. 

What Happened to The Irrational TV Show?

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The Irrational entered TV screens in 2023 when the WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes occurred. This meant that there was a shortage of shows on TV. 

The series also gained much traction online for bringing Jesse L. Martin back to his procedural drama roots after Law and Order. However, after airing only seven episodes, the show quickly went on a break—the last airing on November 6, 2023. 

Also, season one’s ratings aren’t too hot. As per the TV Series Finale site, The Irrationals averaged a measly 0.29 rating in the significant 18-49 demographic and 3.75 million viewers in total, including live and same-day ratings. 

Meet #WGAStrike Captain Mira Z. Barnum, writer on THE IRRATIONAL (NBC). Why she's striking: "For solidarity and for the future." #WGAStrong #UnionStrong pic.twitter.com/9ngbE7Gcsv

— Angela Treviño (@Angela3vino) August 14, 2023

This made regular viewers wonder if the show has been canceled and if it will ever return. After all, the strike is now over. So, there’s no reason for a show that hasn’t been canceled to stay off-air. 

The good news is that there has been no official announcement from NBC about the cancelation of The Irrational. So the show is on a break. 

The Irrational. NBC. Tonight. 10/9c …Tomorrow on Peacock.
pic.twitter.com/L8GPUUZPZs

— Shamea’s Prayer (@KirkWrites79) October 31, 2023

The creator and showrunner of The Irrational, Arika Lisanne Mittman, confirmed the same in an interview with CinemaBlend on November 14, 2023. The interview happened before the SAG-AFTRA strike was over. Mittman said:

“We’re still writing the rest of the season! [laughs] So we will be able to – hopefully, pending with SAG strike – be able to finish the season the way we want to.”

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So, the show hasn’t been absent from its Monday night-time airing time because of poor ratings but because it ran out of episodes to air. The seven that were aired were produced before the strikes began. 

Deadline has also announced that the show will have one additional episode for season 1, increasing the number of episodes from 10 to 11. Now that the strikes are over, the show will return. 

The Irrational is a clever take on a procedural with twisty cases that keep you thinking. The cast quickly inhabits their roles and we learn their backstories just as fast. With not many other new scripted offerings this fall it's worth a shot September 25 on NBC! #TheIrrational pic.twitter.com/wiPpN2EmEH

— Lee A (@leedfrazer) September 25, 2023

It’s expected to restart airing on Monday, November 27. As such, it remains to be seen if the show can produce more episodes in such a tight turnaround time. 

What do you think about The Irrationals? Did you love the seven episodes that have aired till now? Are you excited to watch more?

Let us know what you think of the show in the comments below.

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Ishita Chatterjee is a full-time entertainment writer and part-time dreamer. Her dreams are populated with questions of whether Disney was right in canceling American Dragon Jake Long or if the DCU will ever reach the heights of the MCU. When she's not thinking about superhero franchises and cartoon characters, she's busy scrolling social media for the latest pop culture trivia or media. Armed with an M. A. in English Literature, she aims to make entertainment journalism fun and frothy. Along the way, she hopes Disney will revive their old-school cartoon shows.

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