Instinct
“You can't catch a killer without a little madness.”
Series Overview
Dr. Dylan Reinhart, a gifted author, university professor and former CIA operative is lured back to his old life by tenacious top NYPD Detective Lizzie Needham. Though Dylan and Lizzie initially clash, when it comes to catching killers, they make an ideal team.
Broadcast Schedule & Network Information
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2 Seasons • 24 Episodes
40 min per episode
2018 – 2019
Premiered: Sun, Mar 18, 2018
Michael RauchLatest Aired Episode
Season 2, Episode 11: “Grey Matter”
A gruesome discovery in a city pond leads Dylan and Lizzie to investigate a young man's murder, while Andy rescues one of Dylan's students from a legal bind.
Seasons & Episodes Breakdown
Cast & Creators
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Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Michael Rauch
Thomas Aguilar, Erica Saleh, Lee Ellenberg, Michael J. Ballin, James Patterson, Howard Roughan
James S. Levine
Kristin Bernstein, Bill Robinson, Heather Kadin, James Patterson, Leopoldo Gout
Department Leadership Roster
Kristin Bernstein
Producer
James S. Levine
Original Music Composer
Daniel Lawson
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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TV-14: Parents Strongly Cautioned — Contains material unsuitable for children under 14.
International Certification Matrix
Parents Strongly Cautioned — Contains material unsuitable for children under 14.
14+ Parents Strongly Cautioned.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Interdit aux moins de 16 ans — 16+ only.
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
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What is Instinct about?
Dr. Dylan Reinhart, a gifted author, university professor and former CIA operative is lured back to his old life by tenacious top NYPD Detective Lizzie Needham. Though Dylan and Lizzie initially clash, when it comes to catching killers, they make an ideal team.
How many seasons does Instinct have?
Instinct comprises 2 seasons available to explore.
Who stars in Instinct?
Key cast members in Instinct include Alan Cumming, Bojana Novaković, Daniel Ings, Naveen Andrews, Sharon Leal.
Who created or directed Instinct?
Instinct was developed and directed by Michael Rauch.