The show started off great and caught my attention, but they've replaced some of the original chemistry with less than stellar support. And it seems they've lost a long-term sub-plot, focusing on a simple plot per episode.
I've try to watch, but I find myself so distracted by the poor acting of some, I miss the story and have to rewind to try to focus on that. Also, the actual listening seems more distorted and unclear. Maybe newer writers on new directors just aren't putting in the effort that the original ones did to make it a clean, clear, easy to follow story. There's something that's changed. Something wrong. Not exactly sure what it is and what caused it.
Plus, sorry to say but the acting of Lauren Lee Smith is terribly distracting. Her facial expressions never fit the scene or even what she's saying. It makes it seem like she's acting in a different scene or show. It's hard to follow the show, when her acting is so off. Over-trained? Definitely over-acting.
I really enjoyed this show when it first came out, but it's too frustrating to watch now and I've lost my desire to follow it. Times change, and I feel there are other choices for me to try, watch, or catch up on, in my limited TV time.
It's too bad. I really liked it when it started and looked forward to new episodes. Somewhere along the line they took a bad turn. Aren't there enough stupid COP shows? Get back on the ambulance and bring the show back to entertainment it gave us when it started.
I originally gave this a 9, but with the current supporting actors, the story line and the direction it's going, it's jumped the shark.
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The Listener
Friday 10:00 PM on CTV Premiered Mar 03, 2009 In Season
Show Summary
EDITToby Logan is a paramedic who can read people's thoughts. Toby did not manage to know his parents and grew in foster homes. Until now Toby has kept his ability secret and the only one he has shared it with is his old counselor and confidant, Dr. Ray. While he crosses the city of Toronto in his ambulance with his partner Oz, Toby tries to help persons in crisis and on the way treat his own wounds. With the help of Detective Marks and his ex-girlfriend Olivia, an E.R doctor, Toby realizes that his gift can serve to help other people. The show, which contains humorous and tragic elements, follows Toby as he uses his power to solve crimes. The Listener is produced by Program Partners in association with Shaftesbury Films. The series has been given a 13 episode initial order by NBC. This series has also been picked up by the FX channel. FX has contributed for the production of the new show so that it can be aired by them. This show first aired in the UK on Sunday 8th March on FX at 9pm (GMT). The Listener will premiere on NBC for the U.S on Thursday, June 4th at 10/9c. Filmed on location in Toronto, Canada.
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 Craig Olejnik |
Toby Logan |
 Lauren Lee Smith |
Sgt. Michelle McCluskey (Seasons 2-3) |
 Ennis Esmer |
Osman "Oz" Bey |
 Mylene Dinh-Robic |
Dr. Olivia Fawcett |
 Peter Stebbings |
Alvin Klein (Seasons 2-3) |
 Rainbow Sun Francks |
Corporal Dev Clark (Seasons 2-3) |
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TELEVISIONARY TAKES A DISAPPOINTING LOOK AT THE NEW NBC DRAMA THE LISTENER
Blog Spotlight: Tuning Out (the Voices): An Advance Review of NBC's "The Listener"
By TV.com Staff, Jun 04, 2009
THE PHILANTHROPIST CASHES IN IN JUNE, BUT FOUR-NIGHTS A WEEK OF I'M A CELEBRITY… GET ME OUT OF HERE IS OVERKILL.
NBC's summer has sizzle, but more fizzle
Remember last year's NBC summer lineup? Centered around the Olympics, NBC went all red-white-and-blue with "NBC's All-American Summer," which included American Gladiators and Nashville Star. The network pushed its lineup hard, presumably while wearing an Uncle Sam mask and
…By Tim Surette, Mar 14, 2009
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Lisa Marcos as Charlie in The Listener.
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Craig Olejnik as Toby in The Listener.
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Do they even release box sets for this series?
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Thoughts on season 3 of The Listener so far?
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The Listener has been renewed for a 4th season!!
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What building is used to film the exterior of the IIB Building
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Elvis Emergency Medical Services
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Between Takes: Craig Olejnik and Ennis Esmer
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