How Jesse L. Martin’s ‘The Irrational’ inspired him to ‘profusely thank’ his former teacher
nypost.comMartin, 55, told The Post. “I … had to profusely thank him for what he did because teachers don’t get a lot of love — and it’s even harder nowadays.“I know it’s a set [on ‘The Irrational’] and the students [in the series] are actors, but when I get up there I feel like I’m doing the Lord’s work with those class lessons,” he said. “I feel like if I wasn’t an actor, I’d most likely be a teacher — because, when we get to do those teaching moments on the show, it’s the most fun I could possibly have.“I absolutely love it.”“The Irrational,” which returns Jan.
29 (10 p.m.) on NBC — and has been renewed for a second season — is based on Dan Ariely’s 2008 nonfiction book, “Predictably Irrational: The Hidden Forces That Shape Our Decisions.”It’s set in Washington, DC, and revolves around Professor Alec Mercer (Martin), who’s a world-renowned expert in behavioral psychology at (fictional) Wylton University — with a unique insight into human nature that he shares with local authorities to help solve crimes.
Alec also bears permanent facial scarring from a horrific criminal attack but can’t remember anything about the incident.Travina Springer and Maarha Hill co-star as Alec’s younger sister, Kylie and his ex-wife Marisa, an FBI agent.
Molly Kunz and Arash DeMaxi play his research assistants, Phoebe and Rizwan.“Up until now I’ve played detectives on TV, particularly on NBC,” Martin said. “I had a run on ‘Law & Order’ [as Det.
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