"Medium" (2005) TV series 2005-????

User Rating:

7.6/10   

Creator:

Glenn Gordon Caron

Seasons:

1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5

Release Date:

3 January 2005 (USA)

Genre:

Crime | Drama | Mystery | Thriller

Tagline:

She Sees What Others Can't.

Plot:

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.

Plot Keywords:

Vision | Psychic | Marriage | Mother Daughter Relationship | Dream Sequence

Awards:

Nominated for 3 Golden Globes. Another 7 wins & 15 nominations

US TV Schedule:

Tue. July 21	10:00 PM	CBS	Soul Survivor	#5.1
Tue. July 28	10:00 PM	CBS	Things to Do in Phoenix When You're Dead	#5.2

Cast

Patricia Arquette	...	Allison Dubois / ... (94 episodes, 2005-2009)
Miguel Sandoval	...	D.A. Manuel Devalos / ... (94 episodes, 2005-2009)
Sofia Vassilieva	...	Ariel Dubois (94 episodes, 2005-2009)
Maria Lark	...	Bridgette Dubois (94 episodes, 2005-2009)
Jake Weber	...	Joe Dubois (94 episodes, 2005-2009)
David Cubitt	...	Detective Lee Scanlon / ... (85 episodes, 2005-2009)
Miranda Carabello	...	Marie Dubois / ... (57 episodes, 2005-2009)

Runtime:

USA:60 min

Country:

USA

Language:

Spanish | English

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.78 : 1

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Certification:

Australia:M (some episodes) | Argentina:13 | Hungary:16 | New Zealand:R13 (season 3) | Netherlands:12 | South Korea:15 | Australia:MA (some episodes)

Filming Locations:

Raleigh Manhattan Beach Studios - 1600 Rosecrans Avenue, Manhattan Beach, California, USA

Company:

Grammnet Productions

Trivia:

The real Allison DuBois serves as a consultant to the show.

Goofs:

Errors in geography: 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."

Quotes:

Catherine: Even among the special you're special.

Movie Connections:

Referenced in "Vecinos: Sesión espiritista (#1.62)" (2006)

Soundtrack:

Theme

Great first episode

I was very impressed by the pilot. It quickly set up how this woman got into helping solve crimes. We did not have to slog though a long set-up, because it got quickly to the action.

I liked seeing her husband and daughters. Her husband was portrayed as a very supportive man. I already care about how she will handle this atypical job and be with her family. Will she have to do a lot of traveling, being away from home?

She is a strong character. I liked how she stood up to the sheriff (or police chief, whomever). And with moments like "Tell him you know about the kiss." we see that she is also very perceptive with a quick mind.

In spite of her strengths, she also showed a natural reaction to being odd/different. I also appreciated her frustration when she felt that what she was trying to do was for nothing.

This episode had good acting, drama, suspense, humor. And it wasn't creepy. I'm really looking forward to future episodes.