I'm not usually a fan of James Patterson novels, movies or shows, but I gave this show, Instinct, a shot because of Alan Cumming. The overall premise of the show as a "whodunnit" + heavy character backstory (ex-CIA, professor, author, NYPD consultant, married gay man in NYC!!) is quirky and solid. If you're a fan of Elementary, The Mentalist or Criminal Minds, this show is sort of in the same category. The difference is in the protagonist, Dr. Dylan Reinhart, his relationships with his NYPD partner and his personal struggles to balance his professional and personal life. Alan Cumming carries the show through and really shines. His eccentric, brilliant and fashionable depiction of the character really keeps the audience engaged. However, if you're expecting a really mystery-focused crime drama, this isn't the show for you. The crime is interesting, but it's Dylan Reinhart's interpretation and analysis of the crimes that are more of the focus. A nice twist to the deluge of crime drama shows. Really sad that CBS cancelled this show. It would have been interesting to see how they would have developed this series further.