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The Listener

  • TV Series
  • 2009–2014
  • 10
  • 42m
IMDb RATING
6.8/10
8.9K
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POPULARITY
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1,700
Craig Olejnik and Lauren Lee Smith in The Listener (2009)
Psychological DramaSupernatural FantasyCrimeDramaFantasySci-Fi

A young paramedic discovers he has telepathic powers.A young paramedic discovers he has telepathic powers.A young paramedic discovers he has telepathic powers.

  • Creators
    • Michael Amo
    • Sam Egan
  • Stars
    • Craig Olejnik
    • Ennis Esmer
    • Lauren Lee Smith
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    6.8/10
    8.9K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    3,002
    1,700
    • Creators
      • Michael Amo
      • Sam Egan
    • Stars
      • Craig Olejnik
      • Ennis Esmer
      • Lauren Lee Smith
    • 52User reviews
    • 3Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 12 nominations total

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    Craig Olejnik
    Craig Olejnik
    • Toby Logan
    • 2009–2014
    Ennis Esmer
    Ennis Esmer
    • Oz Bey
    • 2009–2014
    Lauren Lee Smith
    Lauren Lee Smith
    • Michelle McCluskey
    • 2011–2014
    Rainbow Sun Francks
    Rainbow Sun Francks
    • Dev Clark
    • 2011–2014
    Peter Stebbings
    Peter Stebbings
    • Alvin Klein
    • 2011–2014
    Mylène Dinh-Robic
    Mylène Dinh-Robic
    • Olivia Fawcett
    • 2009–2012
    Tara Spencer-Nairn
    Tara Spencer-Nairn
    • Sandy Wardwell
    • 2011–2014
    Arnold Pinnock
    Arnold Pinnock
    • George Ryder
    • 2009–2012
    Melanie Scrofano
    Melanie Scrofano
    • Tia Tremblay
    • 2012–2014
    Anthony Lemke
    Anthony Lemke
    • Brian Becker
    • 2009–2014
    Kris Holden-Ried
    Kris Holden-Ried
    • Adam Reynolds
    • 2011–2014
    Lisa Marcos
    Lisa Marcos
    • Charlie Marks
    • 2009
    Natalie Krill
    Natalie Krill
    • Alex Kendrick
    • 2014
    Lara Jean Chorostecki
    Lara Jean Chorostecki
    • Maya
    • 2009
    John Fleming
    • Young Toby
    • 2009
    Colm Feore
    Colm Feore
    • Ray Mercer
    • 2009
    Greg Ellwand
    • Superintendent Jeremy Price…
    • 2011–2012
    Ingrid Kavelaars
    Ingrid Kavelaars
    • Superindendent Nichola Martrell…
    • 2013
    • Creators
      • Michael Amo
      • Sam Egan
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    4carmenblk

    Only watched untill season 3

    Amazing show season one .. was on it way to a classic scifi show and half way through they changed the writers and the direction. Season 2 was okay even with the change but by season 3 this is just a cop show with a mind reader. So much potential WASTED.
    8calgarywino

    This is an interesting show.

    So far I have only seen 3-4 episodes but it is different from many main stream shows and seems to have good characterizations and decent writing. The acting is fine and the people seem real, not too pretty, slick or glib. I prefer seeing people who look real and not like models; it is much more believable when there are wrinkles, flaws and wear and tear on the faces. Canadian and British casting seems to be very good for that. The world and time worn Gordon Pinsent is on one episode, he is an underrated and not well enough known actor who adds so much to everything he does. Doubtless his choice to stay in Canada was to his careers' detriment. I hope I am wrong but it looks like this show was not renewed, typical for many very good shows here in Canada, unfortunately. We suffer from a national inferiority complex which means until things are recognized outside our borders we don't really feel like it is "good enough" to merit our support. If the show was renewed I would love to know.
    7x-lightning-x

    Loved the beginning. Not so sure about where it's going.

    Season 1 was by far the best season for The Listener. It had a very interesting story line and it made the fans ask so many questions. It had me at the edge of my seat. But then it stopped airing for a while and when it came back it was like a whole new different show.

    Before it was about the boy with this supernatural power, mind reading, who had no idea how and why he had it, a mysterious past and so many questions unanswered. You'd basically feel what Toby is going through and desperately wait for answers while he saved people.

    Now It's about a Hero with super powers who has taken a job in IIB to read people's mind to solve cases.

    Not cool. We have enough CSI, CIA, NCIS, CBI, crime teams on TV if we wanted crime solving then we'd watch CIA Miami or Five-0 for the way normal people solve crimes. This show has a boy who can read minds. Where is the fun in that? Go back to your good ol' mysterious past and get into Toby more. No one cares about Michelle and her divorce. We want some Toby action. Please.

    If you don't mind being left with a lot of questions unanswered and enjoy average crime solving then watch it. The only reason this show is getting stars if for Season 1.
    7Vic_max

    Pretty good addition to "psychic" TV shows

    There's Medium, Ghost Whisperer, The Mentalist, Psych ... and now this. It's pretty cool that the creators were able to find an untapped niche in this crowded space.

    The lead character, a paramedic, either voluntarily "reads" thoughts of others or involuntarily "receives" strong thoughts/emotions. His limitation is that he can only do it when in their presence and only gets what's currently in their mind.

    On the plus side, the tone is serious, the acting is good and the stories are mostly interesting. On the negative side, the female police detective is entirely uncredible and a bit of pain to watch. Her character is written to present resistance to the psychic (she doesn't want his help), but the situation is ridiculous (even given a later disclosure of why). She knows what he can do and he regularly presents her with relevant, critical information ... but she still doesn't want his help. It's a poorly conceived attempt at creating tension and challenge.

    Even so, the show is worth watching. Like Medium, getting bits of information and then figuring out how to extract the bigger story is an interesting thing to watch. While the writing isn't quite as good as Medium, it's still pretty good.
    9c_fedun_100

    Excellent Show

    I was very surprised by the quality of this show. I must admit I just watched it at first because I heard it was filmed in Toronto. After a few episodes, my girlfriend and I were hooked and want more. The show has its action with its splash of comedy on the side added by Ennis Esmer. It is a interesting "Hero-esque" type show where the main character, Toby (Craig Olejnik), must learn to use his powers, which allow him to hear the thoughts of others.

    People with powers seem to be in abundance these days, and I really didn't have high hopes for this one, but even after the first few episodes you will see that there is some writing quality in the show as well. Give it a shot. If you're a Toronto local, you will also find it heavily entertaining that this show is not just filmed in Toronto, but the storyline is set here as well. Great show, still waiting on a green light for Season two.

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    • Trivia
      Oz's last name Bey means "Mister" in Turkish, and is used after the name of the person. "Osman Bey" literally means "Mister Osman" in Turkish.
    • Connections
      Featured in The Wright Stuff: Episode #15.50 (2011)

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    • Release date
      • October 19, 2009 (France)
    • Country of origin
      • Canada
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Той, що читає думки
    • Filming locations
      • Toronto, Ontario, Canada
    • Production companies
      • Shaftesbury Films
      • CTV Television Network
      • Bell Broadcast and New Media Fund
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    • Runtime
      • 42m
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.78 : 1

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