Second of all, I don't care the potential criticisms (and there are many, and they are obvious, which means they probably know and don't care), Nathan Fillion sells it - he is cheeky and self-aware.
And I'm a knower of the "savants": House, The Mentalist, Lie to Me are all on my watched list (though not all are as guiltless as others).
The difference is a) it's funny! and b) the relationship between the "odd couple" is not a forced binary that is drawn out but more natural and pushes the "will they won't they" to the brink in a hilarious way.
"Jealous?"
"In your dreams."
"No, in my dreams you're never jealous, you just join in."
Cheesy! Love it!
Yeah, it's a personality driven thing and if you like the actor/character you'll like this.
However, I do like that it isn't a preternatural talent like the others, but that he is just good at knowing what would make the "best story". (It's kinda of meta if you wanted to give it that kinda of credit.) It's his talent, and a good one, but it is a logical process. He does have the "House moment" of sudden inspiration (which always pushes the case forward doesn't miraculously solve it) but he also works with the cops to hash things out, thus respecting their ability not trumping it.
"We really going to listen to Nancy Drew here?"
"Is that an insult, because as I recall, Nancy Drew solved every case."
Plus he's a good dad, awwwwwwwwww. Though it's easier when you're rich and your daughter is creepily responsible and adult-like. This is explained though, with a "flightiest mom ever" cameo that makes it a whole thing.
Oh yeah, he's on my list.
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