The rise of the autistic detective – why neurodivergent minds are at the heart of modern mysteries

By: Soohyun Cho, Michigan State University, The Conversation

Outlets: The Conversation

Published: November 13, 2025

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Last Updated: 1 week, 4 days ago

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By Soohyun Cho, Michigan State University

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 …

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