Medium (2005–2011)

Suburban mom Alison Dubois attempts to balance family life with solving mysteries using her special gift. The dead send her visions of their deaths or other crimes while she sleeps.

Creator:

Glenn Gordon Caron

Stars:

Patricia Arquette, Miguel Sandoval, Sofia Vassilieva

Nominated for 3 Golden Globes. Another 8 wins & 17 nominations.

Cast

Series cast summary:
Patricia Arquette	...	Allison Dubois (130 episodes, 2005-2011)
Miguel Sandoval	...	D.A. Manuel Devalos (130 episodes, 2005-2011)
Sofia Vassilieva	...	Ariel Dubois (130 episodes, 2005-2011)
Maria Lark	...	Bridgette Dubois (130 episodes, 2005-2011)
Jake Weber	...	Joe Dubois (130 episodes, 2005-2011)
David Cubitt	...	Detective Lee Scanlon (120 episodes, 2005-2011)
Miranda Carabello	...	Marie Dubois (62 episodes, 2005-2011)
Madison Carabello	...	Marie Dubois (41 episodes, 2005-2011)
Tina DiJoseph	...	Lynn DiNovi (39 episodes, 2005-2011)

Storyline

Allison Dubois works in the Phoenix District Attorney's office. She uses her psychic abilities to help crack criminal cases. Her dreams often give her clues to the whereabouts of missing people, and by touching someone she often gets to see beneath the facade into the person's soul. Allison juggles this stressful job with her role as wife and mother of three children, including a daughter who seems to be developing similar powers.

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Plot Keywords:

psychic | vision | family relationships | sister sister relationship | mother daughter relationship | 

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Taglines:

Seeing is believing.

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Genres:

Crime | Drama | Mystery | Thriller

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English Spanish

Release Date:

3 January 2005 (USA)

Also Known As:

Médium

Filming Locations:

10010 Yolanda Ave, Northridge, California, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Picturemaker Productions, Grammnet Productions, Paramount Network Television

Technical Specs

Runtime:

60 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

16:9 HD

Did You Know?

Trivia

According to Patricia Arquette, one of the producers of the show asked her to lose some weight. Arquette refused, arguing her character had three children and (like Arquette herself) had no problem with her mom-look.

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Goofs

The show is set in Phoenix, AZ, which is in Maricopa County. In at least a couple of episodes, when there is a scene in the courtroom, the court is called to order in "Mariposa County." Also, whenever they show the county seal in court or a state government building, it also reads "Mariposa County."

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Quotes

Allison Dubois: I just had a weird dream...
Joe Dubois: Of course you did. It's a day ending in "Y".

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Connections

Referenced in Entourage: I Wanna Be Sedated (2006)

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Soundtracks

"Theme"
Written by Mychael Danna
Arranged by Jeff Beal

User Reviews

"Medium" allows for an escape - not an explanation

I have to disagree with anyone who says this show is "corny," "unbelievable," or glamorizes a "supernatural talent." The essence of good fiction does promote the suspension of disbelief to the point in which the characters, events, and plot are believable. If you watch the show for realistic events, true plots and characters, then, yes, this show will be a disappointment. If, however, you wish to escape the constant bombardment of "reality TV," this show is an excellent diversion.

The characters, the plots, the dialog, and the premise itself may not be all that believable, but neither were "Baywatch," "Melrose Place," or "Dukes of Hazzard." And look how long they lasted! Those who have just one hour to try this show, try keeping an open mind to the talent of the actors and watch for the sake of watching, not scientific evidence.