Professor T
Professor T

Professor T

2024TV ShowReturning SeriesEnglish

Professor Jasper Tempest, a genius Cambridge University criminologist with OCD and an overbearing mother, advises the police. British version of the Belgian crime drama of the same name.

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IMDb7.1/10
Director: Frank Van MechelenGenres: Crime, Drama, Mystery

Plot Summary

A brilliant but eccentric professor of criminology with obsessive-compulsive disorder and a troubled past finds himself drawn back into police work. Using his unique intellect and perspective, he helps a dedicated detective solve complex and baffling crimes. However, his personal demons and unusual methods often create as many challenges as they solve.

Critical Reception

Professor T has been generally well-received for its unique premise and engaging mysteries. Critics often praise Ben Miller's performance as the titular character, highlighting his portrayal of a flawed genius. While some find the OCD elements occasionally overplayed, the show is largely lauded for its clever plotting and atmospheric presentation.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its intelligent crime-solving and unique protagonist.
  • Ben Miller's performance as the OCD-afflicted professor is a standout.
  • The show balances complex mysteries with the character's personal struggles effectively.

Google audience: Audience reception information for Professor T (2024) is not readily available in a consolidated format for Google reviews.

Fun Fact

The original Belgian series 'Professor T.' first aired in 2015, and the British remake starring Ben Miller debuted in 2021. The 2024 iteration refers to new seasons or episodes within the ongoing British production.

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Peter McGinn

Peter McGinn

I have like Ben Miller ever since he played a rather sardonic member of thenUK’s intelligence community in the sci-fi series Primeval. It could have been a rather two-dimensional character but he gave it wit and depth (with assistance from ...
Peter89Spencer

Peter89Spencer

He pitties the fool who doesn't know his psychology!