Numb3rs, or my latest TV addiction

June 18, 2008 | In Movies & TV | No Comments

When I first heard there was a show about a mathematician who helped solve crimes, I was immediately sent back to “3-2-1 Contact” a children’s show that featured a sketch called “Mathnet” where mathematicians served as well, crime fighters.

As much as I loved “Mathnet” as a kid, this latest iteration didn’t feel like as good an idea.

Going on the advice of my TiVo, I decided to watch an episode of Numb3rs. Featuring a math whiz college professor and his FBI brother. While maintaining his status at the college, the professor helps his brother and the FBI fight crime by using patterns and statistical analysis.

I’m not much of a math person, but I’m intrigued by the process. The show melds the procedural cop drama with intellectual flights of fancy. Unlike shows like CSI, Numb3rs works on character development and the unique situation to create a distinct feel.

If you enjoy a good show like Bones or CSI, I recommend Numb3rs. I’m working on season one on DVD myself now.