Instinct: Season 1

Season 1 overview

Dylan Reinhart is pulled back into active duty, tackling complex murders involving venture capitalists and religious communities. His analytical mind clashes with traditional police methods as he navigates early suspects and FBI interference. The tone remains tense and mysterious as the foundation of the season's procedural cases is laid.

Key story beats

1. Pilot Return — Former CIA operative Dylan is lured back to active duty to assist the NYPD with a serial killer case.
2. Venture Capitalist Murder — Dylan returns to teaching but is called again to investigate a complex murder involving a wealthy venture capitalist.
3. Religious Community Suspects — Investigation into a young man's murder leads to suspects from a recently left religious community and a girl with amnesia.
4. FBI Takeover — An FBI team led by Dylan's estranged father takes over a subway chemical attack case, straining their relationship.
5. Jane Doe Mistake — Dylan realizes a Jane Doe was killed by mistake, forcing him to identify the intended target to prevent another death.
6. Hospital Undercover — Dylan goes undercover to investigate an angel of death suspect targeting patients with minor ailments.
7. Basketball Owner Death — Pressure mounts as Dylan investigates the fatal car crash of a professional basketball team owner.
8. Mayor's Challenge — Dylan faces a strict 24-hour deadline from the mayor to solve a shooting case amid intense public pressure.
9. Poisoned Actors — Sophisticated poisons are used to kill two members of an acting troupe, highlighting Dylan's methodical approach.
10. Author Attack — A successful author survives a home invasion, revealing a list of grudges from her publishing career rise.
11. Suicide Bombs — Multiple suicide bombings target average citizens, leaving Dylan and his team struggling to find a connecting motive.
12. Live Broadcast Murder — A film student is murdered during a live stream, forcing Dylan to analyze digital evidence under global scrutiny.
13. Protégé Murder — The murder of a protégé uncovers long-buried secrets worth killing over, pushing the investigation to its peak.
14. Adoption Application — Dylan and Andy formally apply to adopt a child, navigating the complex emotional and bureaucratic hurdles of parenthood.
15. Illicit Information Risk — Reliance on illicitly obtained information jeopardizes a promotion, highlighting the moral compromises of the investigation.

Seasons

• Season 1
• Season 2

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