"State of Mind" (2007) TV series

Creator:

Amy Bloom

Seasons:

1

Genre:

Comedy | Drama

Plot:

A look at the private and professional lives of therapists -- and whether or not these professionals are typically crazier than their patients.

Plot Keywords:

Interracial Relationship

Awards:

1 win & 1 nomination

Cast

Lili Taylor	...	Ann Bellowes, MD (8 episodes, 2007)
Derek Riddell	...	James LeCroix, PhD / ... (8 episodes, 2007)
Mido Hamada	...	Taj Kalid, MD (8 episodes, 2007)
Theresa Randle	...	Cordelia Banks, PhD (8 episodes, 2007)
Devon Gummersall	...	Barry White (8 episodes, 2007)
Kevin Chamberlin	...	Fred Smedresman (8 episodes, 2007)
Chris Diamantopoulos	...	Phil Eriksen, MD / ... (6 episodes, 2007)
Rusty Schwimmer	...	Conchata Gluck / ... (3 episodes, 2007)
Courtney B. Vance	...	William Banks (3 episodes, 2007)
Kevin Rankin	...	Arthur Cromwell (3 episodes, 2007)
Yareli Arizmendi	...	Meena Kalid (2 episodes, 2007)
Michael McGrady	...	Lew White (2 episodes, 2007)
Cristine Rose	...	Rosalind Warren, MD (2 episodes, 2007)
Sally Ann Brooks	...	Sylvia (2 episodes, 2007)
Bresha Webb	...	Lola (2 episodes, 2007)
Samira Damavandi	...	Jhasmine Kalid / ... (2 episodes, 2007)
Gezel Remy	...	Azita Kalid (2 episodes, 2007)
Alec Medlock	...	Bryce (2 episodes, 2007)

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Filming Locations:

Los Angeles, California, USA

Company:

Shephard / Robin Productions

Kind Of a Mess

I started watching this Lifetime show because I typically like Lili Taylor and Amy Bloom, but the resulting show is kind of a mess. Think Grey's Anatomy in a psychiatry office. There are too many central characters and not enough focus on any particular one. Lili Taylor's character's story lines tend to be the most consistently featured, but that's the only reason to call her the central character. Otherwise the characters' stories seem pretty random and stereotypically "quirky." There needs to be more focus on one particular character, and some trimming of some of the other characters' story lines. I hope that someone--whether Amy Bloom or some network executive--can get a hold on the reins of the show before it goes down the tubes.