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Numb3rs
Mike McGann
09/01/2005
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Produced by: Paramount Network Television in association with ScottFree Productions
Network: CBS
Scheduled: Friday, 10 p.m.
Reviewed on: KYW Philadelphia
Channel: 3
 This might be something of a geek’s fantasy come true: A genius mathematician
solves crimes for the FBI using math. The show is produced by the guys who
directed Blade Runner (Ridley Scott) and Top Gun (Tony Scott).
Obviously, the
premise is kind of silly––yes, law enforcement agencies use statistical modeling
for many things, but I’m hoping there’s no guy cranking it all out on a
chalkboard like a seventh-grade algebra problem––so you have to shut your brain
off a bit to enjoy it.
Not surprisingly, coming from the Scott brothers, the
show is shot well and looks every bit the Hollywood movie, making it an above
average offering in HDTV. Although it uses a lot of interior scenes, Numb3rs
plays with light well and may, at times, make you feel bad about buying an HDTV with weak black-level performance. As usual, the CBS
transfer from film is clean and the surround soundtrack is good, but not
spectacular.
While Numb3rs may make you want to get a better HD set, many
people will find it a very enjoyable way to get the most from their
high-definition experience.
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