"Medium" (2005) TV series 2005-????

User Rating:

7.6/10   

Creator:

Glenn Gordon Caron

Seasons:

1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6

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:

Wed. Nov. 11	12:30 AM	LIFE	Still Life	#2.9
Wed. Nov. 11	1:30 AM	LIFE	The Reckoning	#2.10

Cast

Patricia Arquette	...	Allison Dubois / ... (103 episodes, 2005-2009)
Miguel Sandoval	...	D.A. Manuel Devalos / ... (103 episodes, 2005-2009)
Sofia Vassilieva	...	Ariel Dubois (103 episodes, 2005-2009)
Maria Lark	...	Bridgette Dubois (103 episodes, 2005-2009)
Jake Weber	...	Joe Dubois (103 episodes, 2005-2009)
David Cubitt	...	Detective Lee Scanlon / ... (94 episodes, 2005-2009)
Miranda Carabello	...	Marie Dubois / ... (66 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:

Picturemaker Productions

Trivia:

Inspired by the real-life "psychic", Allison DuBois.

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 "Family Guy: Bill & Peter's Bogus Journey (#5.13)" (2007)

Soundtrack:

Theme

Successful Combination of Sci-Fi, Crime and Family Drama

I haven't been this enthusiastic about a TV show for awhile. The actors are top notch and the stories interesting. In my opinion, the core of the show is not the cases the main character (Allison) investigates or even her psychic abilities. Rather, its how her abilities affect her relationships with others (especially her husband). So far my favorite episode has been "A Couple of Choices" but I can't explain why. I love how the husband and children are portrayed. I have a small crush on the husband (Joe) and the kids argue with each other just like normal kids. (I got a real kick hearing the eldest daughter tattle that the younger one hadn't brushed her teeth - rather she just got the toothbrush wet.) Allison is so down to earth that she is easy to related to.

So few crime or science fiction shows effectively incorporate family drama. Medium is a refreshing change!