Professor T 2021

Overview

Professor T is a television series that premiered in 2021 as a British adaptation of the Belgian crime drama of the same name. The narrative follows Professor Jasper Tempest, a genius criminologist based at Cambridge University who provides advisory services to the police. The character is defined by his struggle with obsessive-compulsive disorder and his relationship with an overbearing mother. In one instance, the police seek his assistance when the university's chief librarian dies after consuming a glass of poisoned wine at a party attended by 115 guests. The investigation centers on whether the librarian was the intended target of the poisoning. The series, which has been available for viewing across various streaming platforms, continued its run through 2024. As an academic rank, the title of professor refers to positions held at universities and other post-secondary education and research institutions. The show focuses on the intersection of academic expertise and criminal investigation within the context of the professor's personal challenges.