It is important to remember several things beforeThe Irrational' returns for the second half of season 2. The cozy mystery series about a professor who also does consulting work for the FBI sets itself apart by including Alec’s (Jesse L Martin) trauma journey and the lessons he teaches his students about neuroscience — many of which play into the solution for each week’s case.The Irrationalseason 2includes a potential love triangle, adding to the personal story aspect of the series.
Most cases inThe Irrationalare self-containedand focus on the core group of investigators. Thus, thepersonal and school storylines give the series more depthas well as offer continuing arcs. Previously,The Irrationalshowrunner Arika Lisanne Mittman teasesher plans for Alec and Rose (Karen David) and potentially for Rizwan (Arash DeMaxi) and Phoebe (Molly Kunz) during the second half of season 2.
5Alec and Rose Took A Big Step (But They Still Need To Navigate Trauma-Related Obstacles)
The Pair Said They Loved Each Other For The First Time
Alec and Rose have had a rocky relationship throughout season 2. The season began with someone kidnapping Rose, leading Alec to sacrifice his freedom to try to save her life. Rose’s trauma from the experience has made it difficult for her and Alec to move forward — she constantly worries that her status as a former MI5 agent will lead to Alec’s premature death and tries to distance herself as a result. Thus,Rose’s willingness to say she loves Alec is a significant step in their relationship. However, this doesn’t mean that Rose is finished worrying about Alec’s safety.
Alec and Rose’s trauma histories could intersect in negative ways, creating a natural obstacle for the couple.
Alec is prone to taking extra risks because of his own trauma history. Thus, his job puts him in danger whether he is involved with Rose. If he continues to risk his life while helping the FBI solve cases, however, Rose may be tempted to withdraw from him because the idea of losing him triggers her trauma from her abduction. Alec’s need to risk his life could also lead to arguments between them about his behavior. Thus, Alec and Rose’s trauma histories could intersect in negative ways, creating a natural obstacle for the couple.
4Kylie’s Computer Skills Have Been Important To Solving Cases This Season
She Works As A Computer Expert For The FBI
Kylie’s computer skills have become central to many of the stories, elevating Kylie from a supporting character to one of the leads ofTheIrrational. She currently works for the FBI as a computer expert, which means that Alec and Marisa both often turn to her for help with cases. She also had an intriguing subplot inThe Irrationalseason 2, episode 3 in which someone stole some code Kylie created for a hacking challenge and used it to commit cybercrime, putting her job with the FBI in jeopardy.
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Kylie was forced to go undercover in thisThe Irrationalepisode to find out who stole and used her code, which her hacker friends saw as a betrayal, and she was kicked out of their group.This experience has led her to be very aware of the potential consequences of choosing what’s right over what will win her friends, and it will be interesting to see how it continues to affect her during future cases in season 2 or a potentialThe Irrationalseason 3.
3Alec Has Promised To Stop Taking Unnecessary Risks
It’s Highly Unlikely He Will Be Able To Keep That Promise
Alec’s risk-taking went too far for Kylie inThe Irrationalseason 2, episode 7,when he tried to stop a speeding train by standing on the tracks, so the engineer would be forced to brake to avoid a fatal accident. This decision was the climactic scene in an unusual mystery involving hackers who had messed with the train software to cause a collision and a freight train engineer who refused to slow down or stop to foil the plot.
Alec’s risk-taking behavior likely stems from the trauma he experienced when he survived a church bombing, so it may not be easy for him to stay away from dangerous situations.
Alec’s risky gamble paid off, as the engineer blinked first and braked at the last possible second, but Kylie commented: “Once again. my brother does something crazy!“and later confronted him about his behavior, telling him how lucky he was to be alive and that he needed to stop risking his life to save other people’s. He agreed with her and promised to be more careful in the future. However,Alec’s risk-taking behavior likely stems from the trauma he experienced when he survived a church bombing, so it may not be easy for him to stay away from dangerous situations.
2Phoebe Returned To Working For Alec After Blowing The Whistle On An Unethical Professor
Her Big Storyline Left Her With No Choice
Phoebe’s decision to work for Professor Rachel Myers (Jennifer Lines) led to a significant storyline for her. At first, Phoebe was merely bored, as Myers refused to let her do any work. Subsequently, the decision turned out to be a big mistake, asPhoebe was blacklisted from most departments after she reported Myers for putting her own name on student-written research papersand Myers resigned rather than face an inquiry into her unethical behavior. Thus, Phoebe returned to working for Alec.
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Phoebe’s return to Alec’s department has led to awkward situations, as he has hired another research assistant and Rizwan has grown past his own anxieties in her absence. The research assistants talked it out at the end of the mid-season finale, but they will likely continue to have issues as The Irrational season 2 moves forward, with Alec needing them to help him do experiments related to the cases he’s working on.
1New Addition Simon Is Struggling To Find His Place On The Team
He’s Insecure About Where He Fits In, Especially Now That Phoebe Has Returned
Simon (Max Lloyd-Jones) was originally hired as a replacement for Phoebe, but both he and Rizwan felt awkward about the fact that Simon is related to the university’s founding family. Additionally, Simon was initially too nervous to be of much help to Alec when he accompanied Alec to a crime scene. Simon fits in even less now that Phoebe has returned, as she and Rizwan have a close relationship that is difficult to break into.
Simon’s awkwardness will likely continue to be an issue throughout the rest of the season.
The Irrationalmight develop a love triangle in which Simon and Rizwan compete for Phoebe’s heart. Even if this doesn’t materialize, Simon’s awkwardness will likely continue to be an issue throughout the rest of the season. He does well at classroom demonstrations but needs to grow into his role as an investigator if he is going to work with Alec on cases rather than limit his contributions to the research lab.
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Based on the novel by Dan Ariely, The Irrational is a crime drama series created by Arika Mittman. Alec Mercer, a behavioral psychology professor, is enlisted for his uncanny ability to profile and analyze people. Helping to solve several cases for governing bodies, Mercer’s world is shaken when he finally meets his equal in a female suspect in a domestic terror case.
