: Although the show claimed to be "rooted in actual science," Ekman himself noted that the speed and certainty with which Lightman spots lies were often exaggerated for television.
: The show’s protagonist, Dr. Cal Lightman, is a fictionalized version of Paul Ekman , who spent decades documenting how brief, involuntary facial expressions reveal suppressed emotions. Lie to Me (2009–2011)
The TV series (2009–2011) was heavily inspired by the pioneering scientific research of Dr. Paul Ekman , specifically his work on facial expressions and micro-expressions . : Although the show claimed to be "rooted