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Limitless

  • TV Series
  • 2015–2016
  • TV-14
  • 42m
IMDb RATING
7.6/10
74K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
1,593
223
Jennifer Carpenter and Jake McDorman in Limitless (2015)
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Psychological DramaComedyCrimeDramaSci-FiThriller

An average 28-year-old man who gains the ability to use the full extent of his brain's capabilities is hired by the F.B.I. as a consultant.An average 28-year-old man who gains the ability to use the full extent of his brain's capabilities is hired by the F.B.I. as a consultant.An average 28-year-old man who gains the ability to use the full extent of his brain's capabilities is hired by the F.B.I. as a consultant.

  • Creator
    • Craig Sweeny
  • Stars
    • Jake McDorman
    • Jennifer Carpenter
    • Hill Harper
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    7.6/10
    74K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    1,593
    223
    • Creator
      • Craig Sweeny
    • Stars
      • Jake McDorman
      • Jennifer Carpenter
      • Hill Harper
    • 259User reviews
    • 15Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Nominated for 1 Primetime Emmy
      • 1 nomination total

    Episodes22

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    Jake McDorman
    Jake McDorman
    • Brian Finch
    • 2015–2016
    Jennifer Carpenter
    Jennifer Carpenter
    • Rebecca Harris
    • 2015–2016
    Hill Harper
    Hill Harper
    • Spelman Boyle
    • 2015–2016
    Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio
    Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio
    • Nasreen Pouran
    • 2015–2016
    Tom Degnan
    Tom Degnan
    • Agent Ike
    • 2015–2016
    Colin Salmon
    Colin Salmon
    • Jarrod Sands
    • 2015–2016
    Michael James Shaw
    Michael James Shaw
    • Agent Mike
    • 2015–2016
    Ron Rifkin
    Ron Rifkin
    • Dennis Finch
    • 2015–2016
    Michael Devine
    Michael Devine
    • James 'Tech' Padgett
    • 2015–2016
    Megan Guinan
    • Rachel Finch
    • 2015–2016
    Blair Brown
    Blair Brown
    • Marie Finch
    • 2015–2016
    Musto Pelinkovicci
    Musto Pelinkovicci
    • Stavros
    • 2015–2016
    Patch Darragh
    Patch Darragh
    • Cameron Finch
    • 2015–2016
    Bradley Cooper
    Bradley Cooper
    • Senator Eddie Morra
    • 2015–2016
    Georgina Haig
    Georgina Haig
    • Piper Baird
    • 2016
    Desmond Harrington
    Desmond Harrington
    • FBI Agent Casey Rooks
    • 2015
    Jeffrey Omura
    Jeffrey Omura
    • Danny…
    • 2016
    Henry Gagliardi
    Henry Gagliardi
    • 10 Year Old Brian…
    • 2015
    • Creator
      • Craig Sweeny
    • All cast & crew
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    9lopez731

    Really Hope They Continue This..

    I showed up pretty late.. I didn't even know there was a TV series until I was curious one night and looked up "Real Life NZT" I didn't find anything.. but I found out CBS has a t.v series for the actual movie.

    Man.. I gave it a shot, and its actually a really good series (in my opinion) I've never written a review for a movie or for a TV show or anything before. after watching the whole first season in two nights, i had to find a forum or blog or SOMETHING that I could use to write about this TV show.

    its awesome! i love it. its cheesy and corny at times but it actually makes me laugh. legitimate chuckles! great show, i would be very disappointed to see that they won't make a second season. At least a second season.. come on pleaseeee

    sincerely, jacob
    9tamaragebhart

    I want season 2!

    In my opinion this show proves that serious topics can be approached from a funny angle. The main character, Brian, is a kind hearted highly moral person who also happens to ve extremely goofy; so when it comes to solving cases with the FBI he can be hilarious as well as effective. I loved the show and I'm sad that it didn't get a second season.
    10jujureynolds

    Wonderful

    I LOVE This show. It is the freshest thing on the air along with "Spotless", which is another category entirely.

    What are so many of these reviewers not seeing?

    The scripts are funny, clever, beautifully implemented. The characters are truly realized. It's fun and current, light and bright.

    I had my doubts as to how a series would be constructed based on the movie, which I also very much enjoyed. But I could not see how the show would stretch for episodic TV. Bringing joyful Brian in lifts the darker material. The dialogue is quick and spot on. It's apparent a great deal of effort has gone into this production, and I am grateful for it.

    I have relished every single episode.
    8justshutupandwatchit

    Brilliant

    How this didn't get renewed for a second season is baffling. There wasn't one episode I didn't like. The main character, Brian, is just great, as are the rest of the actors. It has just the right amount off comedy mixed with some pretty dark stuff too, plus really cool visual effects thrown in. Some shows seem to plod along, episode to episode, without much else really going on, but this isn't one of those shows. lots of really clever stuff and 'how the hell is he going to get out of this one' type scenarios, without it being over the top. I've watched it twice and I'm STILL annoyed it ended!
    10dschwarzmd

    One of the most upsetting cancellations ever

    Having been a savant for movie lines and missing my Mark as a reviewer, I am shocked at the amount of less than stellar reviews. This was one of the few series that kept us coming back to see more. Aside from Heroes, or Breaking Bad, Limitless was a complete shock to have been cancelled. Of course, it's tough to get a great series after a "once in a lifetime" movie, but Jake McDorman was amazing with wit and charisma, and incredible synergy with the talented Jennifer Carpenter. This was such a well written, well acted and directed show, with all strong supporting characters. This had all the potential for at least 2-3 more seasons. Obviously, more creative sub plots would need to be created along with NZT and the hyperacute mind, but a good writer could have taken this far. The 2 lead actors really made it happen. This is one of those shows I can binge every couple years in late fall when the days get short and dark. A great, feel good show.

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    • Trivia
      The before and after pictures of people who have gone through NZT trials are real, but the side effects are from meth, not NZT. Most of the photos come from "Faces of Meth," a campaign used to show the real-life damages that meth can have on a person.
    • Quotes

      Brian Finch: I can be really annoying when I'm on NZT.

      Agent Ike: We've noticed.

    • Connections
      Featured in Late Night with Seth Meyers: Josh Hutcherson/Jennifer Carpenter/Michael Rezendes & Sacha Pfeiffer/Emily Armstrong (2015)

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    • Release date
      • September 22, 2015 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Області темряви
    • Filming locations
      • Bushwick, Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA
    • Production companies
      • K/O Paper Products
      • Action This Day!
      • Relativity Television
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    • Runtime
      42 minutes
    • Color
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    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 16:9 HD

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