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The Listener 2009

“You think. He knows.”

★ 6.9/10 · 118 votes TV-14 Action & AdventureCrimeDrama 5 seasons · 65 eps Canceled
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What is The Listener?

The Listener is a Canadian fantasy drama television series that aired from 2009 to 2014. The show centers on Toby Logan, a paramedic who discovers he has telepathic abilities.

Type
TV series
Year
2009
Status
Canceled
Episodes
65
Runtime
42 minutes
First aired
Jun 4, 2009
Last aired
Aug 18, 2014
Original language
EN
Origin
CA
Networks
CTV
Genres
Action & Adventure, Crime, Drama
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84 /100 Solid Watch
⚡ Pacing & Momentum8.6/10
🧠 Narrative Depth8.9/10
🔄 Rewatch Potential7.7/10
🎬 Production Scale8.2/10
🎯 Bingeable Series #Action & Adventure #Crime #Drama
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The Listener is a Canadian fantasy drama television series that aired from 2009 to 2014. The show centers on Toby Logan, a paramedic who discovers he has telepathic abilities. Raised in foster care and having never known his parents, Toby keeps his power a secret and shares it only with his mentor, Dr. Ray Mercer. As a loner by circumstance and choice, Toby begins using his gift to assist law enforcement in solving crimes by reading the thoughts of victims and criminals. The series was created by Michael Amo and stars Craig Olejnik in the lead role. It explores themes of isolation, responsibility, and the impact of extraordinary abilities on ordinary life. The show ran for multiple seasons, depicting Toby's journey as he balances his dual life as a paramedic and an unwilling psychic detective.

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“A paramedic balances his demanding career with the secret burden of his telepathic abilities.”

Reasons to watch
  • engaging premise
  • character-driven narrative
Keep in mind
  • loner protagonist
  • secretive nature

Watch it if you enjoy supernatural mysteries blended with medical drama.

The series contains themes of isolation and psychological tension.

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Mytharc (19): Crucial lore & season climaxes
Core (46): Character development & subplots
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Season 1 · 13 episodes Open the complete Season 1 guide & lore primer →
Season 2 · 13 episodes
Season 3 · 13 episodes
Season 4 · 13 episodes
Season 5 · 13 episodes
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Frequently asked questions

Who is the main character?

The protagonist is a paramedic named Toby Logan.

Does Toby share his secret?

Toby keeps his telepathic ability hidden from almost everyone.

Who knows about his ability?

His mentor and confidante Dr. Ray Mercer is aware of his secret.

What is Toby's background?

He grew up in foster care and never knew his parents.

What is Toby's profession?

He works as a highly skilled paramedic.

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