Really solid entertainment. I didn't know that it was possible to make a show like this today, a show that has a supernatural element to it, but doesn't rely on heavy-duty visual effects. All those shows are really a pain to watch.
One thing that is also really unusual is that it doesn't rely on gross out humour and over the top sex jokes to be a hilarious show. The violence is also toned significantly down from other shows.
So why is it so delightful? Simply put, the chemistry between all of the main cast. I can't think of a show where each cast member doesn't bring something that I find absolutely true to their character, each and every episode. James Roday, with this kind of slacker attitude could have been a stereotype, but he manages to be so charming and charismatic, that he makes it totally his own.
Corbin Bernsen, as the highly principled father figure is his best role to date. Totally different from Arnold Becker (L.A. Law) and completely devoid of that kind of smarminess that was so popular back in the 80s. Also, the choice to use him in the 80s segments are a little bit ridiculous. That toupee doesn't make you look younger, Mr. Bernsen. Other than that, it's a brilliant way to structure a TV show and a wise choice not to go from past to present all through the running time. Just one scene is fine.
I hope that other producers will take note of this show and make less of these insanely annoying reality shows, that really is as far from reality as I can think. Just because a show is fictitious doesn't mean that we can't relate to it if the characters are well written like Psych definitely is.
One thing that is also really unusual is that it doesn't rely on gross out humour and over the top sex jokes to be a hilarious show. The violence is also toned significantly down from other shows.
So why is it so delightful? Simply put, the chemistry between all of the main cast. I can't think of a show where each cast member doesn't bring something that I find absolutely true to their character, each and every episode. James Roday, with this kind of slacker attitude could have been a stereotype, but he manages to be so charming and charismatic, that he makes it totally his own.
Corbin Bernsen, as the highly principled father figure is his best role to date. Totally different from Arnold Becker (L.A. Law) and completely devoid of that kind of smarminess that was so popular back in the 80s. Also, the choice to use him in the 80s segments are a little bit ridiculous. That toupee doesn't make you look younger, Mr. Bernsen. Other than that, it's a brilliant way to structure a TV show and a wise choice not to go from past to present all through the running time. Just one scene is fine.
I hope that other producers will take note of this show and make less of these insanely annoying reality shows, that really is as far from reality as I can think. Just because a show is fictitious doesn't mean that we can't relate to it if the characters are well written like Psych definitely is.