The Listener

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Toby 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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Previously Aired Episode

Aired on 8/31/2011

Reckoning

Season 2 : Episode 13

Next Episode

Airs on 5/30/2012

The Bank Job

Season 3 : Episode 1

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S 3 :  Ep 2 Airs 6/6/12
S 3 :  Ep 1 Airs 5/30/12
S 2 :  Ep 13 Aired 8/31/11
S 2 :  Ep 12 Aired 8/24/11
S 2 :  Ep 11 Aired 8/17/11

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  • The Show Has Potential

    9.0
    "Superb"
    By dreamgoat, Feb 22, 2012
    The show has potential but I feel like the writers are wasted it like their unsure is to make this long term or short term in fear of being canceled. So it does mess with a lot of the continue of the stories between seasons and the progression of the episodes. In season 3 they would have to make a lot of changes to get on a direct story based path like it was in the beginning of season 1 after that the show was everywhere to the point it didn't link itself to season 1. But, what makes it good is the episodes and the coming back to keep watching more because most of the time the show is unpredictable.moreless

  • Can't stand this show

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    By Gergroy1, Nov 30, 2011
    Everything about this show annoys me. The main character annoys me. The acting annoys me. The writing annoys me. The entire concept annoys me. I don't buy any of the effects. I don't like how any of the characters interact. I really wish that this show would stop being aired. It should end as soon as possible. Every single storyline that has been on this show is bad. The guy reads other peoples minds but somehow they manage to conceal stuff from him. I don't buy it. Somehow they know that he can read minds and they just manage not to think about what the guy wants to know. I just really hate this show.

    Okay, admittedly it's not actually that bad, but having others watch while I'm around certainly hasn't improved my opinion of it.moreless

  • toby logan is an paramedic who has the ability to read people minds.toby uses his gifts to help others.

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    By jack756, Aug 25, 2011
    i enjoy this show b/c i like the concept of the show. craig olejnik playing toby logan(main character)he does a great job. the show isnt dark and have this horror moments like medium.sure the show has its dark moments but it also has its light moments.the show is very well balanced with the dark stuff as well as with the light stuff.
    i like how toby reacts to his gifts if he should used it or not to used it.i like the struggle toby goes through in the begining.which makes the show show seem very real.and when he accpets his gift we dont get to see him complain about it or not believe in it which is very nice to see on tv.
    the show does have some great action in it as well every now and then.along with the good drama and the comedy thats in the show every now and then. the acting in the show is great.
    my only problem is the writing of the show.the writing is average for this show.i feel like the writing can be alot better than what it is.the writing isnt where i want it to be b/c the writers will leave things unanswered and they just drop stroylines which suck.
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  • Great show.

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    By wheatus13, May 18, 2011
    A very attractive (Jared Leto look alike) paramedic with a dubious past, tons of baggage and oh he's a telepath teams up with his overweight underachieving Turkish best friend (also a paramedic), an ER doctor and a very skeptical attractive female cop. Crime show with a "difference". At least he doesn't see ghosts!!! Very different from the CSI's thank heaven. Love the "twilight zone" edge. He is not superhero; a supercop; a spy or in fact, anything super! Just a ordinary guy who can hear voices. Does that qualify as super or not??? Canada has released some excellent shows lately. Great show.moreless

  • If you are watching and do not like what you see in the first 2 episodes...keep watching it might surprise you!

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    By lolillaboo, Apr 10, 2011
    I'm not sure is its the story, the cases, the place or the lovable lead character but the listener did it for me. I was lucky enough to live in Latin America and watch it before the North American audience and would do anything to have it back for a second season! Why? because is an entertaining show, with interesting scifi twist and human conflicts. Its not trying to be too deep just to make us watch and enjoy! The characters are great, they look and act like normal people with real relationships and conflicts. What I love the most is our "hero" who has these powers, does not know why and is trying to do good with them eventhough its not always the case, complicating his life just because he thinks he can make the difference and get to know more about himself in the process, he does not know how to fight and most of the time is put down by his contenders but he keeps trying to help and its obvious he enjoys the rush!! Each week a new case a new conflict and great chemistry between the cast!!
    Watch it people it will make a great show to spent a great time!!!moreless
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