"Numb3rs" (2005) TV series 2005-????

User Rating:

7.4/10   

Creators:

Nicolas Falacci
Cheryl Heuton

Seasons:

1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6

Release Date:

23 January 2005 (USA)

Genre:

Crime | Drama | Mystery | Thriller

Plot:

Working for the FBI, a mathematician uses equations to help solve various crimes.

Plot Keywords:

Mathematician | Mathematics | FBI | Science | Genius

Awards:

Nominated for Primetime Emmy. Another 1 win

US TV Schedule:

Mon. Nov. 9	2:00 PM	TNT	Spree	#3.1
Mon. Nov. 9	3:00 PM	TNT	Two Daughters	#3.2

Cast

David Krumholtz	...	Charlie Eppes / ... (110 episodes, 2005-2009)
Rob Morrow	...	Don Eppes (109 episodes, 2005-2009)
Judd Hirsch	...	Alan Eppes (107 episodes, 2005-2009)
Alimi Ballard	...	David Sinclair (105 episodes, 2005-2009)
Navi Rawat	...	Amita Ramanujan (94 episodes, 2005-2009)
Peter MacNicol	...	Dr. Larry Fleinhardt / ... (93 episodes, 2005-2009)
Dylan Bruno	...	Colby Granger (87 episodes, 2005-2009)
Diane Farr	...	Megan Reeves (60 episodes, 2005-2008)

Also Known As:

Num3ers (USA) (promotional title)
Numbers (USA) (working title)

Runtime:

43 min | Argentina:60 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.78 : 1

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Certification:

Australia:M (some episodes) | Argentina:13 | New Zealand:M (season 3) | Netherlands:12 | South Korea:15 | Spain:7 | Australia:MA (some episodes)

Filming Locations:

Los Angeles, California, USA

Company:

Barry Schindel Company, The

Trivia:

The show's original concept had it take place at MIT rather than CalTech. At that time the character of Don was to be played by Gabriel Macht. While David Krumholtz was already cast as Charlie, other actors cast at that stage of the production included Michael Rooker and Anna Deavere Smith.

Quotes:

Dr. Larry Fleinhardt: You know that it's considered unsolvable?
Charlie Eppes: Well, certainly people who have failed to solve it might think that.

Movie Connections:

Referenced in "Privileged: All About Betrayal (#1.17)" (2009)

Soundtrack:

Once in a Lifetime

Novel Concept

As opposed to some users that write comments before viewing a new show/film, I just finished watching the first episode and I am so far very impressed. While the show may lose some points for taking the "safe route" of being yet another crime drama, I felt that the show's unique concept of mathematical probability dictating life (a la "Pi") and unconventional lead roles set it apart from its predecessors. I've never even been a big fan of any of the CSI series, but found this show very entertaining and watchable. I'm also happy to see that Sabrina Lloyd (Sliders) is still alive and well on the planet Earth.

Some viewers seem to let prejudices decide whether or not they like a show, but I've taken a look at the evidence, and I happen to be looking forward to the rest of the series.