Why neurodivergent minds are at the heart of modern mysteries
U.S. actor Robert Downey Jr. and British actor Jude Law arrive for the World Premiere of the film "Sherlock Holmes" in London, Wednesday, Dec. 14, 2009.
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Actor Carrie Preston attends the "Elsbeth" Season 3 premiere at AMC Lincoln Square on Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2025, in New York.
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There never seems to be a shortage of good crime shows on TV, and network television is teeming with detectives who think – and act – differently.
This fall, new seasons of “Elsbeth,” “High Potential,” “Patience” and “Watson” have aired, and they all feature leads who share similar characteristics: They’re outsiders, they’re socially awkward, they can be emotionally distant, and their minds operate in unconventional ways.
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