Ben je fan van 'Lie to Me' (2009) en op zoek naar soortgelijke series of films? Dit artikel biedt 10 boeiende opties die dezelfde mix van psychologie, misdaad en intrigerende personages bieden. Of je nu houdt van de wetenschap achter leugens of gewoon geniet van spannende verhalen, deze selectie heeft voor ieder wat wils.

Monk (2002)
Beschreibung: Features a detective with OCD who solves crimes with his extraordinary attention to detail and psychological insights.
Fakt: The character of Adrian Monk was inspired by a combination of Sherlock Holmes and the creator's own experiences with OCD. The show won multiple Emmy Awards for its lead actor.


House (2004)
Beschreibung: Centers on a brilliant but abrasive diagnostician who solves medical mysteries using unconventional methods and psychological intuition.
Fakt: The character of Dr. House was loosely based on Sherlock Holmes, with many parallels in their personalities and methods. The show's medical cases were often inspired by real-life rare diseases.


Bones (2005)
Beschreibung: Revolves around a forensic anthropologist who solves crimes by analyzing human remains, combining science with psychological insights.
Fakt: The show was inspired by the life and career of real-life forensic anthropologist Kathy Reichs. The lead character's nickname, 'Bones,' was a playful reference to her profession.


Psych (2006)
Beschreibung: Centers around a fake psychic who uses his sharp observational skills to assist the police, blending humor with crime-solving.
Fakt: The pineapple hidden in each episode became a fan-favorite Easter egg. The show's theme song was performed by the lead actor, James Roday.


The Mentalist (2008)
Beschreibung: Focuses on a consultant who uses his keen observational skills to solve crimes, often relying on psychological insights and deception detection.
Fakt: The main character, Patrick Jane, was inspired by a combination of Sherlock Holmes and real-life mentalists. The show was originally planned to be a more traditional police procedural but evolved into a character-driven series.


Castle (2009)
Beschreibung: Follows a mystery novelist who teams up with a detective to solve crimes, using his creative thinking and psychological understanding of human behavior.
Fakt: The show's premise was partially inspired by the real-life experiences of crime writers consulting with law enforcement. The lead character's love of Hawaiian shirts was an unscripted choice by the actor.


White Collar (2009)
Beschreibung: Features a con artist working with the FBI to solve white-collar crimes, emphasizing clever strategies and psychological manipulation.
Fakt: The show's creator was inspired by real-life con artists and white-collar criminals. The lead character's signature hat was a last-minute addition to his wardrobe.


Sherlock (2010)
Beschreibung: A contemporary version of Sherlock Holmes, highlighting his genius-level deductive skills and psychological acumen in solving crimes.
Fakt: Each episode is 90 minutes long, resembling a mini-movie. The show's iconic 'mind palace' technique was based on real memory techniques.


Elementary (2012)
Beschreibung: A modern take on Sherlock Holmes, focusing on deductive reasoning and psychological profiling to solve complex cases.
Fakt: This was the first adaptation to cast a woman, Lucy Liu, as Dr. Watson. The show was initially met with skepticism but gained a loyal following.


The Blacklist (2013)
Beschreibung: Follows a former criminal who assists the FBI in capturing dangerous fugitives, using his deep understanding of criminal psychology and manipulation.
Fakt: The show's creator was inspired by real-life high-profile criminals and FBI cases. The lead character's iconic hat and glasses became a signature look.
