Numb3rs Review

I have always been in awe of people who could think in mathmatical terms.  While I was a straight A math student in college, I always knew that my grades were a result of my ability to memorize things on a short-term basis, cram for my exam and regurgitate all that I had memorized.

Never was this so apparent than during my very brief membership in the college math club.  Frankly, I had only the vaguest notion of what the other members were talking about.  I did however envy their ability to think in ways that seemed so foreign to me.

And so it is with Numb3rs, CBS' hit crime show.

David Krumholtz plays Charlie Eppes, a mathmatics genius and professor who regularly lends his analytical talents to his FBI agent brother, Don, played by Rob Morrow (Northern Exposure).

Charlie has no problem in seeing the crime in mathmatical terms.  What may be more amazing is he convinces us, the audience, that he can see it.  To make things even better, Charlie isn't a complete nerd.  Actually, he's pretty cool.

Kromholtz and Morrow are supported by a terrific supporting cast.  Judd Hirsch, plays Charlie and Don's father, and quirky Peter MacNicol, plays quirky Dr. Larry Fleinhardt who has been known to live in the tunnels beneath the University when he is not riding on the Space Shuttle.

Every week, within 60 minutes Charlie and Don get their man/woman/person/group, etc.

If there is one weakness in this show it's just that.  They always solve the crime.  Possible?  Nah!  But the show is very well acted and it's an awful lot of fun.

My Viewpoint

I love this show.  If you find yourself at home on a Friday night (10:00PM) tune in.  I think you'll like it.  You can also watch previous episodes on cbs.com.

Enjoy!

Rudi