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Title: Medium Marathon
Post by: addicted2dvd on November 06, 2008, 03:13:40 PM

Medium Marathon

I decided to start a marathon of one of my favorite series. Medium starring the lovely Patricia Arquette, I have been a fan of this show... and Patricia Arquette herself... every since the pilot episode originally aired. As of now I have the first 3 seasons on DVD. And I plan on watching all 3 seasons... reviewing each episode as I do.

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From the creator of 'Moonlighting' comes the hit suspense series starring Patricia Arquette in an Emmy® Award-winning portrayal of a woman haunted by visions of murder.

Every day, Allison DuBois wonders if her psychic power is a gift...or a curse. As a consultant to law enforcement, she uses her mind to uncover the dark secrets of vicious killers. The risks to her life are enormous. The strain threatens her family. But how can she refuse to listen when the dead cry out for justice? Experience all the nerve-wracking suspense and heart-touching drama in this five-disc set that includes all 16 thrilling episodes of 'Medium: The Complete First Season'.

Season 1 Disc 1:

1. Pilot (Extended Version)
Wile, mother, and psychic Allison DuBois (Patricia Arquette) can communicate with the dead and is convinced she can use her gift to help solve crimes. She's put to the test when she gets a call from the Texas Rangers.

My Thoughts:
For this viewing I decided to watch the extended version.. which has a few extra minutes added back into the show. This was a excellent start to an awesome series. I liked the character of the Texas Ranger she helps... Captain Push. Which does show up a couple more times through-out the series. This episode really does a good job at setting the ground for the series. I really enjoyed every minute of it.

My Rating:

Out of a possible 5

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2. Suspicions And Certainties
Now working for Phoenix District Attorney Manuel Devalos (Miguel Sandoval), Allison is brought in to help with jury selection in order to help convict a killer. But later, she worries the police may have the wrong man.

My Thoughts:
One of the things I like about this series is how it never fails to start with a dream Allison is having. Only thing is... I do fail to remember it always starts with a dream... even to this day after years of watching the series. This episode was very good... I really enjoyed it as well. In this episode Allison learns that she has to realize there will be some fantasy mixed in with her psychic dreams... and that she needs to learn to work out the differences.

My Rating:

Out of a possible 5

3. A Couple Of Choices
As Joe (Jake Weber) wonders how to plan a surprise party for his psychic wife, Allison is partnered with Detective Lee Scanlon (David Cubitt) in order to hunt down a serial killer targeting young newlyweds.

My Thoughts:
This episode introduces Detective Scanlon... a character I never cared much for. But seems to be a fairly popular character on the show... as he is on more episodes then he is not. This episode I found to be quite fun... besides the main crime story there is the fun of Joe (Allison's husband) trying to keep a birthday surprise secret from his psychic wife... and he really tries hard! Which was just really fun to watch. This marks the first disc done... and all 3 was very good... this is going to be a fun marathon!

My Rating:

Out of a possible 5

Title: Re: Medium Marathon
Post by: RossRoy on November 06, 2008, 03:28:42 PM

:thumbup:

I'll be following what you think of this series closely. I've had my eye on it for a while, but never could decide whether to buy or not.

Title: Re: Medium Marathon
Post by: addicted2dvd on November 06, 2008, 05:13:45 PM

Oh... I highly recommend this series. It is one of my favorites. It is a good mixture of crime (solving cases) supernatural (psychic & ghosts) and a good family drama all rolled into one. The actors do a great job... most all the characters are likable... just a great series! So much so that I got my entire family hooked on the series as well. :thumbup:

Title: Re: Medium Marathon
Post by: Najemikon on November 06, 2008, 08:11:23 PM

I've seen episodes here and there and like it too. It's old fashioned in that it seems quite light and laid back. In these days of high powered dramatic angst, it's good to find something like that.

Title: Re: Medium Marathon
Post by: addicted2dvd on November 06, 2008, 08:24:48 PM

yeah... it is more of a laid back series. But if that worries you.. don't let it because it really works for the show.

Title: Re: Medium Marathon
Post by: addicted2dvd on November 06, 2008, 08:25:19 PM

Season 1 Disc 2:

4. Night of the Wolf
Her dream of being chased by a wolf starts to make sense when Allison hears the witness to a murder give an inaccurate description to sketch artist. Daughter Bridget (Maria Lark) announces she has a new friend... a boy who died five years ago.

My Thoughts:
This is a good episode... even though a little on the basic side. Nothing really special happening. Just a good story.

My Rating:
Out of a possible 5
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5. In Sickness And Adultery
Not only does Devalos want Allison to perjure herself on the witness stand, but a psychic warns her that there is trouble brewing in her marriage.

My Thoughts:
A good episode. This one really deals a lot with Allison's family life... in more ways then one. I also liked how well she handled herself while on the witness stand being questioned by an attorney that has a god feeling just who... or what... Allison really is.

6. Coming Soon
Allison is positive that a solid citizen is actually a serial killer haunting her dreams. And she and husband Joe prepare for the fact that she might be pregnant.

My Thoughts:
This is an episode I really liked a lot. I thought the outcome was interesting... and also a bit unexpected as they never went where they did at the end of this one before.

7. Jump Start
Allison is surprised when a girl who committed suicide by jumping off a cliff turns out to have been blackmailing and attorney... the same lawyer who tried to expose Allison's gift in court.

My Thoughts:
This is a good... but somewhat basic episode. Though I did enjoy the little side story of Allison meeting one of Joe's friends and seeing he is about to have a heart attack. So Joe tells him... telling him he is the one that is psychic to protect his wife.

Title: Re: Medium Marathon
Post by: Dragonfire on November 06, 2008, 09:39:15 PM

I've seen a lot of this one on television and I like it. I have considered getting the DVD sets, but I haven't yet.

Title: Re: Medium Marathon
Post by: addicted2dvd on November 07, 2008, 11:11:18 PM

Season 1 Disc 3:

8. Lucky
Relieved that her brother Michael is safe and back from military service in Afghanistan, Allison wonders whether he can also communicate with the dead.

My Thoughts:
Another good episode. In this one Allison has to visit a hospital... which she hates because of all the recently deceased that is there. I liked her brother on here... even if he is having a hard time in this episode you can tell he is a good person. They made that very clear and easy to understand in this episode.

My Rating:
Out of a Possible 5
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9. Coded
Joe and Allison are concerned that eldest daughter Ariel (Sofia Vassilieva) may have inherited her mother's gift. Her recurring dream of a young girl being held captive in a castle turns out to have a basis in fact.

My Thoughts:
I enjoyed this one too... even though it is a bit on the basic side. They are really pushing the fact that the psychic abilities that Allison has does indeed run in the family. In this one Allison tries to pretend that she is getting the dreams that her daughter is so that she don't have to bring her into the office and put her through everything. Understandable... who wouldn't want to protect their child from such a thing?

10. The Other Side Of The Tracks
A professor specializing in paranormal phenomena tells Allison that her dream of two boys running toward railroad tracks happened to him and his late brother... a boy believed murdered, but who Allison thinks is still alive.

My Thoughts:
This is a good episode. Not one I would call great... but definitely enjoyable. Of course it is just another basic episode... nothing I can really think of special to talk about.

11. I Married A Mind Reader
After becoming obsessed with a television show from the 1960s called "I married a Mind Reader," Allison imagines herself involved in the real-murder that occurred behind the scenes.

My Thoughts:
This one is played more for fun obviously... and it does have a decent story. But in my opinion this one just isn't as good as it should have been. Just was not up there in the same caliber of the other Medium episodes.

My Rating:
Out of a Possible 5
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Title: Re: Medium Marathon
Post by: addicted2dvd on November 09, 2008, 08:55:35 PM

Season 1 Disc 4:

12. A Priest, A Doctor And A Medium Walk Into An Execution Chamber
Although they witnessed the execution of a convicted drug lord, Alllison and the police are shocked to discover his "ghost" may have murdered his girlfriend... a murder caught on camera.

My thoughts:
This is a very good episode. I really like the storyline. Definitely one of my favorites.

13. Being Mrs. O'Leary's Cow
If she implicates a cocky airline pilot in his wife's murder, Allison is terrified that the plane he is scheduled to fly may crash.

My Thoughts:
Another good episode... but not quite as good as the previous one. I liked how they put everything together on this one. And I have to admit I had to laugh at their daughter and the red bicycle helmet.

14. In The Rough
When Joe's mother comes to visit, Allison is visited by the ghost of Joe's father. A murderer Scanlon and Devalos sent to prison years ago may go free if Allison reveals the truth about his case.

My Thoughts:
This is a decent episode... a little slow for my taste. But it was pretty cool to see some more of the family life with Joe's mother coming to visit.

My Rating:
Out of a Possible 5
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15. Penny For Your Thoughts
Allison does battle with an evil spirit from the past who takes over the minds of doctors. Meanwhile, Ariel's math teacher accuses her of cheating.

My Thoughts:
This is a great episode... one of my favorites actually. This is the first (of a few) episodes where Allison faces off against the evils spirit of the doctor that was killing patients in the early 1900's. Very interesting episode that I enjoyed every second of!

Title: Re: Medium Marathon
Post by: addicted2dvd on November 09, 2008, 10:11:50 PM

Season 1 Disc 5:

16. When Push Comes to Shove Part I
Captain Push, who Allison met in Texas, comes to Phoenix in order to help the police find a serial killer. But Allison is concerned when he has a health crisis and surprisingly appears in her dreams.

My Thoughts:
This is the last episode of the season... unfortunately the first season was a little on the short side. But Wow! What a season finale! We end the season as it starts when we get a visit from Captain Push of the Texas Rangers (from the pilot episode). And what makes it even better... and the reason I can not wait to start season 2 (thankfully on DVD I do not have to wait!) This episode ends in a cliffhanger.

Over-All Season 1 Thoughts:
This first season of Medium had me hooked right away. From the Pilot episode I knew this was going to be a series I would love for some time to come! I really like all the cast... especially the lovely Patricia Arquette. This is the series that made me a fan of hers. I really enjoy these DVDs... not only is all the episodes good (yes... some are better then others... but all are good!)... They did a great job giving us a load of extras! If you have never checked out this show... I definitely recommend getting this set as soon as possible!

Over-All Rating:
Out of a possible 5
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Title: Re: Medium Marathon
Post by: addicted2dvd on November 10, 2008, 08:02:13 PM

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Medium: The Complete Second Season
In season 2 of the acclaimed drama, Emmy® Award winner* Patricia Arquette continues to give "the best, most honest and most captivating... performance by a woman in television" ('L.A. Weeklly'). Her visions get stronger as she works to solve crimes and protect the innocent.

With her unique gift, Allison DuBois can see the fuiture and converse with the dead. This season, her dreams send her on the trail of missing coeds, anti-terrorist agents and serial killers. But her ultimate challenge comes when she confronts an unexpecting force... the Angel of Death (Kelsey Grammer). She still sees what others can't. And her visions only get stronger with time.

Season 2 Disc 1

1. When Push Comes To Shove Part 2
With Captain Push in a coma, Allison is visited by the ghost of his father, who offers clues in the search for the serial killer. Joe sees a shrink in order to deal with his wife's job.

My Thoughts:
A great season opener... finishes up the last episode really nicely. I also liked the fact that the ending wasn't easily guessed. I seen this episode at least twice before... but it has been a while... and I forgot the ending. It took me a while to remember. I didn't remember till right before the reveal... which was cool for multiple viewings.

2. The Song Remains The Same
A song that Allison literally cannot get out of her head leads her to search for a missing co-ed. And Allison and her daughter Bridget both have the same dream...about their plane crashing.

My Thoughts:
This is a good episode... but not quite as good as the past couple. Of course that is understandable being the last couple was season closer and season opener. The music in the beginning of the episode was a bit annoying to me... but I do think in this case it was meant to be annoying for the storyline. And the way her dreams/visions worked this time is a little on the strange side. But over all a pretty good episode.

3. Time Out Of Mind
Her dream that she is a psychiatric patient from the 1950s becomes all too real when Allison views vintage film footage of a woman who calls herself...Allison DuBois.

My Thoughts:
This is a very interesting episode. I liked how they worked in the other psychic in this one. An entertaining episode... but not what I would call a favorite.

4. Light Sleeper
While Allison's recent bout of sleepwalking may leave her tired and her bank account empty, it also provides valuable clues in a kidnapping case.

My Thoughts:
A good episode. Allison's sleepwalking gets rather dangerous as she not only wanders onto a busy freeway... but also decides to drive in her sleep. Enough to makeanyone nervous about sleepwalking.

Title: Re: Medium Marathon
Post by: addicted2dvd on November 11, 2008, 02:54:10 PM

I probably won't be getting any episodes watched today... as my mother has a doctor's appointment for her Anemia and I have a nagging feeling she will need a transfusion today. If so I will be gone most all day today.

I need to buy me one of those portable DVD Players!

Title: Re: Medium Marathon
Post by: addicted2dvd on November 11, 2008, 05:48:10 PM

Talk about a total waste of time... We went all the way to her doc office... only to find out he wasn't there! They claim they called and left a message on the 4th that it was rescheduled... but we got no such message. So I am now back here... and we took my mother out in this cold for nothing. (http://img103.exs.cx/img103/1719/angry.gif)

Title: Re: Medium Marathon
Post by: addicted2dvd on November 12, 2008, 12:02:36 AM

Season 2 Disc 2

5. Sweet Dreams
A recurrent dream of her high-school friend who disappeared seems to be connected to the case Allison is working on with Detective Scanlon - the disappearance of a councilman's daughter.

My Thoughts:
This is a good episode... but a pretty basic story. Nothing really here that sets itself above the rest. But definitely still enjoyable.

6. Dead Aim
Not only is Allison dreaming about a massacre at the D.A.'s office, she comes to find out that a defendant's attorney is also using a psychic...and winning the case against her boss.

My Thoughts:
This is a good episode that I enjoyed a bit more then the last one. I liked how they sorta had 2 psychics in the courtroom each messing around with their side of the case.

7. Judge, Jury & Executioner
The D.A. is prosecuting a charismatic man who may have murdered his wife for her millions, but Allison can't discuss the case with Joe. He's serving on the jury!

My Thoughts:
This is a really good episode. I liked how they had Allison's husband as a juror in this episode... he just knew for sure he wouldn't be selected since his wife works for the district attorney. But he didn't count on her not actually working on this particular case so they could use him! And the family life side of this episode was really good too... showing how hard it was for them not to be able to talk about their day together. This one is just a really good episode all around.

8. Too Close To Call
If the crime in Allison's dream actually occurs, it could have a disastrous effect on the outcome of Devalos's re-election bid. Meanwhile, Joe runs into an old girlfriend who needs his help.

My Thoughts:
This is another one of those good episodes... but really just a standard episode. I will say this much... I can understand Allison's anger in this one. Jealousy is a powerful emotion... but imagine how powerful it has to be if you are psychic... and meet your spouse's ex.... and then able to see the ex's thoughts... seeing your spouse and the ex having sex. That is enough to drive anyone a bit mad.

Title: Re: Medium Marathon
Post by: addicted2dvd on November 12, 2008, 04:21:05 PM

Season 2 Disc 3

9. Still Life
When Allison looks at an artist's paintings, her visions regarding the death of a murder victim spring to life. The ghost of Joe's father appears to Allison with career advice for his son.

My Thoughts:
Even though a decent episode. One of my least favorites. I just personally didn't care about the storyline. I did like the fact that this one had John Shea (Lex Luthor on Lois and Clark) guest star in it.

My Rating:
Out of a Possible 5
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10. The Reckoning
Ariel tells fortunes for fun at a slumber party, but gets scared when it looks like one of her friends may die. And a woman haunted by guilt is causing Allison to dream about a hit-and-run accident.

My Thoughts:
This is a good episode... I definitely enjoyed it. But for me I was more interested in the storyline with Ariel and her friends then I was the main mystery of the episode.

11. Method To His Madness
Allison takes on certain characteristics of a psychotic murderer. But even after he dies, he stays in her head, frightening Joe and the girls.

My Thoughts:
Another one that didn't impress me a whole lot... but was ok. I mainly didn't like how they changed Alison's personality in this episode. Only 3 episodes on this disc and I wasn't too thrilled with either one of them. Not good.

My Rating:
Out of a Possible 5
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Title: Re: Medium Marathon
Post by: addicted2dvd on November 13, 2008, 06:48:06 PM

Season 2 Disc 4

12. Doctor's Orders
The ghost of the serial killer Dr. Walker is back in Allison's life. And now it looks like he is after her daughter Ariel!

My Thoughts:
This is a great episode I really enjoyed every minute of it. It was fun to see the serial killer ghost come back.

13. Raising Cain
A little boy is kidnapped and left for dead. But when new evidence points towards his mother, Allison wonders if the woman was trying to stop her son from committing evil acts in the future.

My Thoughts:
Another really good episode... but not quite as good as the last. The one that plays the mother of the little boy in this episode looks extremely familiar... I checked her name but it is not someone I know. Now it is bugging me who she reminds me of!

14. A Changed Man
When Allison gets minor concussion and has an MRI, she meets a man who may have murdered a missing girl. But then he introduces Allison to her, and not only is she alive...she's his wife!

My Thoughts:
This is another episode I liked a lot. Not only did I like the main story in this one... I found the "family issues" in this episode very interesting as well.

15. Sweet Child O' Mine
After dreaming about her miscarried child, Allison develops maternal feelings for a teenage boy who is accused of murder. Joe worries about letting Bridget keep a stray dog.

My Thoughts:
We learn something new about Alison in this episode. This is the first we heard about her having a miscarriage 15 years ago. This is another episode that I enjoyed both the main storyline and the "family issues". This disc of episodes is much better then the previous disc worth!

Title: Re: Medium Marathon
Post by: Najemikon on November 13, 2008, 08:54:17 PM

Pete, I know we've talked before about your aversion to five star ratings, but don't you even make exceptions for TV episodes? Because a TV show is made differently to a film, surely it is possible for them to pull off a perfect episode that encompasses everything they set out to do? Normally pilots make a compromise to get sold, but as everyone settles in and feels brave the confidence can produce solid gold.

For instance, there's no way that Buffy's The Body from season five could be less than five stars. It's monumental!

C'mon! Break the damn seal on that box of fives! :drunk:

Title: Re: Medium Marathon
Post by: addicted2dvd on November 13, 2008, 09:28:10 PM

:laugh: Be honest with you never really thought about it.

Title: Re: Medium Marathon
Post by: addicted2dvd on November 14, 2008, 01:09:06 AM

Season 2 Disc 5:

16. Allison Wonderland
After she helps her boss find the brother of a close friend, Allison has visions of his death and needs Joe's help to decode his messages. Bridget appears to be communicating with a dead author.

My Thoughts:
A decent episode... but not the best one I ever seen. I found myself more interested in the family portion of the episode then the crime portion.

17. Lucky In Love
Allison is surprised when her brother Michael shows up in Phoenix and gets romantically involved with a young woman who needs his help to settle a score.

My Thoughts:
This is a pretty good episode. It was fun to see Alison's brother again.

18. S.O.S.
After Joe finds the body of a dead girl during a family outing. Allison decides it's time to explain to Bridget and Ariel what it is she does for a living.

My Thoughts:
Another one I enjoyed. This one is heavy on the family side of things... even more so then most episodes. I really like how this series combines the crime stuff and family stuff so well. In my opinion it makes for a much better series.

19. Knowing Her
Scanlon is forced to come clean to Allison about his past when three drug mules are found murdered and Allison's visions connect him to their deaths.

My Thoughts:
This episode is pretty much centered around Detective Scanlon. A character I never really cared that much for. So this episode really isn't one of my favorites. Even the family side of this episode was only OK this time around.

My Rating:
Out of a Possible 5
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Title: Re: Medium Marathon
Post by: addicted2dvd on November 14, 2008, 01:12:11 AM

Time for this marathon to be placed on hold for a few days while I do my weekend movie marathon.

Title: Re: Medium Marathon
Post by: addicted2dvd on November 15, 2008, 01:32:26 AM

Well... I ended up changing my mind. I decided I wanted to work more on my Medium Marathon then I did watch movies. So...

Season 2 Disc 6:

20. The Darkness Is Light Enough
Allison dreams of a blind woman whose apartment is repeatedly broken into by a faceless man. Meanwhile, Joe feels threatened by a young colleague at work.

My Thoughts:
This is a good, strong episode. This is one of the cases I was more interested in the actual storyline more then the "family issues" they had for a side-story. I also enjoyed seeing Molly Ringwald in this episode.

21. Death Takes A Policy
While investigating the accidental death of a doctor, the Angel of Death begins appearing to Allison, who then becomes concerned about her own mortality.

My Thoughts:
Another good, strong episode... even if a little on the silly side at times. This one we have Kelsey Grammer guest starring.

22. Twice Upon A Time
A murder trial has a strange effect on Allison. She dreams of a life without Joe and the girls, working as a powerful attorney and married to her childhood sweetheart.

My Thoughts:
While it is a good episode. I felt it was a bit on the weak side for a season finale. It was interesting to see how much things would have been different if Alison didn't take the path that she did.

Over-all Season 2 Thoughts:
This is definitely still a great series... though this season did have some slightly lower rated episodes in my opinion... I think it still balanced out to be just as good as the first season. Like the first set, this set has some nice bonus features. I especially enjoyed the Gag Reel (You can really tell they have a lot of fun on the set!) and Q & A with the Cast & Creative Team.

Over-All Season 2 Rating:
Out of a Possible 5
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Title: Re: Medium Marathon
Post by: addicted2dvd on November 15, 2008, 07:19:43 PM

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Medium: The Third Season
In the hit "unreality show" starring Patricia Arquette, Allison Dubois is a woman haunted by dreams who helps District Attorney Manuel Devalos (Miguel Sandoval) and detective Lee Scanlon (David Cubitt) by using her mind to uncover the dark secrets of vicious killers.

But this season, other forces threaten her husband Joe (Jake Weber) and oldest daughters Ariel (Sofia Vassilieva) and Bridgette (Maria Lark). But how can she refuse to listen to the dead when they call out to her in her dreams?

Experience all the drama and psychic energy in this 6-disc set, which includes all 21 episodes of 'Medium: The Third Season'!

Season 3 Disc 1:

1. FOUR DREAMS
As Allison and her daughter Bridgette start having different dreams about the same murder, The ghost of Allison's old boyfriend appears. Bridgette's dreams now make sense to Allison, as does her old boyfriend's ghost. And Devalos's health and Scanlon's love life both suffer

My Thoughts:
This is an enjoyable episode, but I was expecting a little more. I think this is a problem that I need to get myself over. I always hold the season premiere and the season finale episodes to a higher standard then I do the rest of the season. I don't know why... but it is a habit I got myself into. I did like how Alison's middle daughter was getting dreams from the crime her mother was investigating... only her dreams were done in cartoons. I thought that was pretty cute.

2. BE KIND, REWIND
Allison keeps living the same day repeatedly through her dreams, but each time finds important clues concerning a looming hostage situation at a restaurant.

My Thoughts:
This was fun to watch... it is like the movie Groundhog Day only Medium style! I enjoyed this one a bit more then the previous one. I especially liked the hard time she had with her oldest daughter worrying about the bully at school.

3. BLOOD RELATION
While trying to save a victim from her nemesis, the murderous Dr. Walker from the past, Allison discovers how his killings started.

My Thoughts:
Oh yes... the serial killing ghost is back. These are always good episodes. In this one he is able to possess someone and actually physically attack Alison. A very enjoyable episode. I have seen this episode twice before... and I was still glued to the set watching this episode!

This is for you Jon! :P
My Rating:
Out of a Possible 5
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Title: Re: Medium Marathon
Post by: addicted2dvd on November 16, 2008, 12:10:01 AM

Season 3 Disc 2:

4. GHOST IN THE MACHINE
After Allison gets Joe a camcorder for his birthday, her excitement turns to dread when she starts seeing disturbing images through it connected to a murder case.

My Thoughts:
This is a good episode. I enjoyed both the story of the crime as well as the home life storyline. I also liked the way they did the whole idea of inanimate objects getting imprinted with info from the previous owner. I wouldn't say it is an original idea... actually far from it... but definitely interesting.

5. PROFILES IN TERROR
A famous FBI profiler everyone idolizes is challenged by Allison. And Joe worries when his youngest daughter Marie starts staring at the static on TV.

My Thoughts:
This is a good episode... but not great. The storyline was good... but for some reason I just didn't like the character of the FBI Profiler. So much so that it took away from the episode for me a little.

My Rating:
Out of a Possible 5
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6. MOTHER'S LITTLE HELPER
Allison and Ariel dream about the double murder of a mother and daughter - Allison from the mother's point of view, and Ariel from her daughter's.

My Thoughts:
This is a very good episode. I enjoyed every minute of it. I liked how they had Ariel getting half the information and Alison getting the other half. I also really liked the homage they did to the movie Carrie. This one ranks up there as one of my favorites!

7. THE WHOLE TRUTH
The death of an assemblyman has Allison perplexed, but she suspects it's connected to a boy who fell into a massive hole, and who can't get out.

My Thoughts:
This one...while it is a decent episode... it should have been much better. I think the main problem I had with this one is that it felt like they got a bit on the lazy side. It seemed like to me they went with the obvious conclusion. No surprises in this one.

My Rating:
Out of a Possible 5
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Title: Re: Medium Marathon
Post by: Najemikon on November 16, 2008, 12:13:34 AM

Quote from: addicted2dvd on November 15, 2008, 07:19:43 PM

3. BLOOD RELATION
While trying to save a victim from her nemesis, the murderous Dr. Walker from the past, Allison discovers how his killings started.

My Thoughts:
Oh yes... the serial killing ghost is back. These are always good episodes. In this one he is able to possess someone and actually physically attack Alison. A very enjoyable episode. I have seen this episode twice before... and I was still glued to the set watching this episode!

This is for you Jon! :P
My Rating:
Out of a Possible 5
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:o

Whoa! :thundergod:

Pete just popped his 5-star cherry! :hysterical:

Title: Re: Medium Marathon
Post by: addicted2dvd on November 16, 2008, 12:20:06 AM

:hysterical:

And I went back for seconds!....

Quote from: addicted2dvd on November 16, 2008, 12:10:01 AM

Season 3 Disc 2:

6. MOTHER'S LITTLE HELPER
Allison and Ariel dream about the double murder of a mother and daughter - Allison from the mother's point of view, and Ariel from her daughter's.

My Thoughts:
This is a very good episode. I enjoyed every minute of it. I liked how they had Ariel getting half the information and Alison getting the other half. I also really liked the homage they did to the movie Carrie. This one ranks up there as one of my favorites!

My Rating:
Out of a Possible 5
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:laugh:

Title: Re: Medium Marathon
Post by: Najemikon on November 16, 2008, 12:40:42 AM

The first one is always the hardest... :devil: Now you're going to start throwing them around like sweets!

Title: Re: Medium Marathon
Post by: addicted2dvd on November 16, 2008, 12:50:26 AM

LOL... maybe... we will have to see. But the question is... will I be able to apply them to movies yet? :P

Title: Re: Medium Marathon
Post by: addicted2dvd on November 17, 2008, 03:43:34 AM

Season 3 Disc 3:

8. BETTER OFF DEAD
A ghost is glad that he was killed, since he got to leave insurance money to the pretty neighbor he was in love with. But Allison sees a different scenario.

My Thought:
This is a good episode that is played more in a fun way. One that I enjoyed quite a bit. It gave me a few chuckles while watching it.

9. VERY MERRY MAGGIE
Allison has disturbing visions about a father abusing his young son, who owns a talking doll that delivers sinister messages.

My Thoughts:
A decent episode... but not what I would call great. It is hard to explain. I would say more interesting then entertaining.

My Rating:
Out of a Possible 5
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10. APOCALYPSE, PUSH
Captain Push returns when he experiences visions about a murder in Phoenix. And Joe tells a little white lie to Bridgette...and later regrets it.

My Thoughts:
This was good... one of my favorite recurring characters (usually once per season) comes back. Captain Push from the Texas Rangers... the character from the pilot episode. I always enjoy the episodes with him in it. But of all of them... this is my least favorite. But still a really good episode.

11. THE ONE BEHIND THE WHEEL
With Valentine's Day looming, Joe asks Scanlon for help when a mysterious woman named Sandra takes possession of Allison's body.

My Thoughts:
This is something that I don't see all that often... a Valentine's Day episode. At least not like you see Christmas and Halloween episodes. This one is a good strong episode. I think Patricia Arquette did a great job of playing her role as 2 different characters. Though I will say I didn't care for the other character she did... of course I believe that was the purpose anyway.

Title: Re: Medium Marathon
Post by: addicted2dvd on November 18, 2008, 01:43:26 AM

Season 3 Disc 4:

12. SECOND OPINION
Allison has a dream that in the future Marie dies of leukemia, so she's determined to keep her youngest daughter safe at all costs.

My Thoughts:
This is an EXCELLENT episode! Definitely one of my favorite episodes. Obviously in this episode the "Family Issues" is the main storyline this time around. This is another episode I watched at least 3 times now... and I was still glued to my seat watching it.

13. WE HAD A DREAM
Allison predicts a plane crash before it occurs. And it just happens to help a psychic escape from prison...since he also predicted it!

My Thoughts:
This is a good episode... but not what I would call a great one. But it is definitely enjoyable.

14. THE BOY NEXT DOOR
A teenage Allison dreams of the future, where a boy who moved in next door grows up to be a predator the adult Allison encounters.

My Thoughts:
Another episode I liked a lot. I really enjoyed how this episode takes place in the past for most the episode... and how it tied together with the present time case Alison was working on.

15. WHATEVER POSSESSED YOU
While Joe is hoping to head an important project at work, Allison has been having disturbing dreams about a young woman who appears to be possessed by demons.

My Thoughts:
This episode is alright... but not a favorite. It moves kinda slow.. and even the family life storyline was a bit on the slow and boring side.

My Rating:
Out of a Possible 5
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Title: Re: Medium Marathon
Post by: addicted2dvd on November 18, 2008, 02:32:15 PM

Season 3 Disc 5:

16. JOE DAY AFTERNOON
The dreadful feeling that Allison and Arel both experience comes true when Joe and his co-workers are held at gunpoint by a disgruntled ex-employee.

My Thoughts:
This is a really good episode. In this episode is the beginning of Joe's entire life changing.

My Rating:
Out of a Possible 5:
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17. 1-900-LUCKY
A wealthy woman, who uses Allison's irresponsible brother Michael as a phone psychic, flies him to Phoenix to help solve her husband's murder.

My Thoughts:
Another good episode... and good to see Allison's brother in another episode.

18. NO ONE TO WATCH OVER ME
As Joe grows more distant since the hostage crisis, Allison dreams of a blizzard, a clue to a young girl left to die in a freezer.

My Thoughts:
A decent episode. but I definitely seen better. I just couldn't get interested in the crime story this time around. Though I do believe this episode was supposed to be more about the family life aspect of the show more then anything else.

My Rating:
Out of a Possible 5:
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Title: Re: Medium Marathon
Post by: addicted2dvd on November 18, 2008, 04:16:11 PM

Season 3 Disc 6:

19. HEAD GAMES
Allison may have been wrong about a man accused of cutting off his wife's head. Meanwhile, her new friend Debra is more than curious about her job.

My Thoughts:
This is the start of a really good arc for the season finale. It was also pretty cool to see some episodes with Neve Campbell and Jason Priestley.

20. HEADS WILL ROLL
As Joe considers suing his company, Allison divulges secrets to warn Debra about the serial killer, but is shocked to find out Debra has secrets of her own.

My Thoughts:
A really good continuation of the series. One of the things that happens in this episode changes a lot of the show on up to present day.

21. EVERYTHING COMES TO A HEAD
Now that Allison's psychic abilities have been revealed to the public, no one will listen to her. So she must find a way to catch the serial killer on her own.

My Thoughts:
This is a great ending to a really good season! And as I said above... a lot of changes for the show from this point on.

My Over-all Season 3 Thoughts:
Starting this set the first thing you notice (as you can see in the cover image for this season) Patricia Arquette cut her hair for this season. In my opinion BIG MISTAKE... Cutting your hair is one thing. But damn that looks terrible! Looking at her with her hair like this all I can think of is all those Little Dutch Boy images from the past. Terrible... terrible... terrible! But that said this is still the series I know and love. And there is a lot in this season that really holds your attention. Over-all it is an excellent season. A season that changes the show from this point on.

The DVDs are done very well also. Plenty of extras to keep you entertained. And something that in my eyes is a huge improvement... they added a Play All option on the menu. No more having to go to the menu after each episode.

My Over-all Rating:
Out of a Possible 5
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OK... that brings my Medium Marathon to an end. I do not yet have season four on DVD to continue. I really had a lot of fun revisiting this series... and I can not wait for the new season to start!

Title: Re: Medium Marathon
Post by: addicted2dvd on June 30, 2010, 07:20:09 PM

As I said in the Wonder Woman thread... I need a break from the classic TV and wanted to watch something more modern for a while... so thought I would bring this thread back from the dead and review the season 4 episodes.

Title: Re: Medium Marathon
Post by: addicted2dvd on June 30, 2010, 07:43:15 PM

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Medium: Season 4

Patricia Arquette stars as psychic Allison Dubois, the Phoenix wife and mother who struggles to make sense of her dreams. This season, Allison's world is turned upside down when her abilities are revealed to the public. Her boss, Manuel Devalos (Miguel Sandoval), is ousted from office, and detective Lee Scanlon (David Cubitt) won't return her calls.

But as she and husband Joe (Jake Weber) – also newly unemployed – struggle to survive and care for toddler Marie and eldest daughters Ariel (Sofia Vassilieva) and Bridgette (Maria Lark), Allison knows one thing - her dreams will never fail her! Relive all the thrills and chills of every episode of Medium™: The Fourth Season!

Stars:
Patricia Arquette as Allison DuBois
Miguel Sandoval as D.A. Manuel Devalos
David Cubitt as Detective Lee Scanlon
Sofia Vassilieva as Ariel DuBois
Maria Lark as Bridgette DuBois
Jake Weber as Joe DuBois

Episodes:
1. And Then
2. But for the Grace of God
3. To Have and to Hold
4. Do You Hear What I Hear
5. Girls Ain't Nothing But Trouble
6. Aftertaste
7. Burn Baby Burn (Part 1)
8. Burn Baby Burn (Part 2)
9. Wicked Game (Part 1)
10. Wicked Game (Part 2)
11. Lady Killer
12. Partners in Crime
13. A Cure for What Ails You
14. Car Trouble
15. Being Joey Carmichael
16. Drowned World

Title: Re: Medium Marathon
Post by: addicted2dvd on June 30, 2010, 11:18:21 PM

Season 4 Disc 1

1. And Then
Alison loses her job after her psychic abilities are revealed to the public, but then meets a tough female investigator. A jobless Joe looks for work.

My Thoughts:
This is a good opening for the season. It is an interesting story. I liked Angelica Huston in the new recurring role of Cynthia Keener who is an investigator for Ameritips.... who helps find missing people.

My Rating:

2. But For The Grace Of God
As daughter Ariel dreams of Allison's teen years, Allison is hired by investigator Cynthia Keener to help find a missing teenage girl.

My Thoughts:
This is a fun episode I like how Ariel learns how to get away with something by dreaming about how her mother got away with something when she was a teen.

My Rating:

3. To Have And To Hold
After Joe and Allison attend a party at a prospective employer's house, Allison is asked to help find the man's soon-to-be-married missing daughter.

My Thoughts:
This is more of an average episode. The storyline is ok... but it just didn't keep my attention as good as the previous episodes. I also couldn't care for the characters much in this one.

My Rating:

4. Do You Hear What I Hear
Just as Allison temporarily looses her hearing, Cynthia Keener negotiates for a wealthy couple after their young deaf daughter is kidnapped.

My Thoughts:
Excellent Episode! I always enjoyed the episode where Alison's gift does something physically to her. In this case working on the kidnapping of a death girl she looses her hearing. The story is great. The liked all the characters... and the ending is perfect.

My Rating:

Title: Re: Medium Marathon
Post by: addicted2dvd on July 01, 2010, 03:34:47 PM

Season 4 Disc 2

5. Girls Ain't Nothing But Trouble
A defense attorney who was Allison's longtime nemesis asks her to consult for him. But later Allison dreams that his client is guilty of murder.

My Thoughts:
As any fan of the show knows... the episodes always starts with a dream...usually Alison is the one dreaming though there has been rare episodes where it is someone elses dream. In this one the opening dream is in the format of a silent movie. As for the epsiode itself... it is a good one. I enjoyed both the main story as well as the side story with Ariel.

My Rating:

6. Aftertaste
Manuel Devalos tries to regain his old job, but Allison has visions of his strongest supporter invovled in a conspiracy. And Bridgette has dreams of a creditor.

My Thoughts:
This is a good... but somewhat disturbing episode. Definitely a strong episode that you are able to get into rather easily. I did have a bit of trouble getting into the side story about the creditor.

My Rating:

7. Burn Baby Burn (Part 1)
Joe's mother pays a surprise visit - and has a secret for Allison. Devalos and Lee Scanlon are now on opposite sides of an arson-related murder.

My Thoughts:
This is another good episode. It is a very interesting case Allison is working on. And it ends with a bit of a shock in their personal lives.

My Rating:

8. Burn Baby Burn (Part 2)
Allison's visions of a deadly dentist seem to link the arson-murder case with Ariel's prediction of death of a classmate's mother.

My Thoughts:
This is a good conclusion to the previous episode. The case that allison worked on went pretty much as expected through-out so it was pretty predictable. But interesting all the same. And I like how Allison handled the personal problem for her mother-in-law.

My Rating:

Title: Re: Medium Marathon
Post by: addicted2dvd on July 04, 2010, 10:29:05 PM

Season 4 Disc 3

9. Wicked Game (Part 1)
While working to locate a missing girl, Allison dreams about Cynthia Keener's own missing daughter, Bridgette's science project inspired Joe to invent.

My Thoughts:
This is a very good episode. It is an interesting story... and you learn much more about Cynthia Keener.

My Rating:

10. Wicked Game (Part 2)
As Allison and Cynthia investigate the kidnapping of Cynthia's daughter, Bridgette is convinced she can help find the money for her father's new invention.

My Thoughts:
This is an excellent conclusion to the last episode. Very powerful and very entertaining. I loved every minute of it! Especially the surprise ending it has.

My Rating:

11. Lady Killer
Allison dreams of an older seductress who attracts and then murders young men. Later, she becomes disturbed by a contributor at a fundraiser for Devolas.

My Thoughts:
This is a fun... entertaining episode. One that guest stars Patricia Arquette's sister Roseanna Arquette.

My Rating:

12. Partners In Crime
While an attractive venture capitalist shows interest in Joe's invention, Allison is asked to work with a legendary FBI profiler, who she suspects of murder.

My Thoughts:
This is another episode I enjoyed. It has a good story and great characters.

My Rating:

Title: Re: Medium Marathon
Post by: addicted2dvd on July 05, 2010, 02:01:39 AM

Season 4 Disc 4

13. A Cure For What Ails You
A woman dies after taking a popular pain reliever, but Allison's dreams indicate that her husband poisoned her. Joe frets over not having health insurance.

My Thoughts:
This is another episode that I enjoyed quite a bit. Allison works on a very interesting case... and I liked the side story about Joe getting his youngest daughter glasses.

My Rating:

14. Car Trouble
After Allison's old car dies, Joe surprises her with a new one that appears to be haunted. Allison finally meets Megan Doyle, Joe's new business partner.

My Thoughts:
Another pretty good episode. I liked the main storyline. Though I must admit I am not that much into the side storyline of Joe and his boss.

My Rating:

15. Being Joey Carmichael
While trying to help Scanlon locate a charming killer, Allison dreams of the killer's twin brother. Joe's business partner jeopardizes their relationship.

My Thoughts:
While a good episode... it is not one of my favorites. I just had a hard time caring about the characters.

My Rating:

16. Drowned World
As Joe tries to dissolve his business relationship, Allison is hired to determine if a house is haunted. Meanwhile, Devalos receives unexpected news about his career.

My Thoughts:
Not really impressed with this one either. Especially considering this is the season finale. It is really no more then an average episode. I found I really didn't care about the characters.

My Rating:

Title: Re: Medium Marathon
Post by: addicted2dvd on July 05, 2010, 02:02:20 AM

OK... I am once again finished with this marathon until I am able to add the next season to my collection.

Title: Re: Medium Marathon
Post by: addicted2dvd on February 03, 2012, 08:08:11 PM

I just looked up this thread since I ordered season 6... and I see I never reviewed the episodes for season 5! So maybe I will re-watch (and review) the episodes of season 5 while I wait for season 6 to get here. :thumbup:

Title: Re: Medium Marathon
Post by: addicted2dvd on February 03, 2012, 08:14:11 PM

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Medium: Season 5

Patricia Arquette returns as Allison Dubois, the psychic mom who tries to balance her challenging career with her family life at home. This season, a sense of order is restored when Allison return to work with D.A. Manuel Devalos (Miguel Sandoval) and detective Lee Scanlon (David Cubitt). Plus, her husband Joe (Jake Weber) sets up his own company, funded by a multimillionaire.

But it's Allison's daughter Ariel (Sofia Vassilieva) – more than her younger sister Bridgette (Maria Lark) – who has trouble accepting the gift she inherited from her mother. This season, unsetting visions about school and boys trouble this psychic teen. In this 5-disc set of Medium: The Fifth Season – which includes all 18 episodes - Allison's life at home can be just as baffling as any police case.

Episodes:
1. Soul Survivor
2. Things to Do in Phoenix When You're Dead
3. A Person of Interest
4. ...About Last Night
5. A Taste of Her Own Medicine
6. Apocalypse...Now?
7. A Necessary Evil
8. Truth Be Told
9. All In the Family
10. Then... and Again
11. The Devil Inside (Part 1)
12. The Devil Inside (Part 2)
13. How to Make a Killing in Big Business (Part 1 & 2)
14. How to Make a Killing in Big Business (Part 3)
15. The Man in the Mirror
16. The First Bite Is the Deepest
17. The Talented Ms. Boddicker
18. Bring Me the Head of Oswaldo Castillo

Title: Re: Medium Marathon
Post by: addicted2dvd on February 04, 2012, 12:45:46 AM

Medium
Season 5 Disc 1

1. Soul Survivor
Allison is assigned to a case where a woman's late husband appears to inhabit the body of her current one. Young Bridgette draws naked pictures of her teacher.

My Thoughts:
As is true with 99.9% of the episodes of this series... this episode opens with a dream Allison is having. The opening dream on this episode is a video clip of the old series Believe it or Not. It is a good episode with an interesting story... but I definitely seen better.

My Rating:

2. Things To Do In Phoenix When You're Dead
When a man brutally kills a woman and dumps her body, the only witness to the crime is a ghost. Meanwhile, an artificial baby has a strange effect on Ariel.

My Thoughts:
Double your pleasure...double your fun.. In this episode we don't get one... but two opening dreams. This os a very good episode that I enjoyed every second of. Not only does it have a great storyline... it also has an unexpected ending that I really got a kick out of.

My Rating:

3. A Person Of Interest
As Joe welcomes a new employee, Allison's latest case causes her to develop an overwhelming urge to build something dangerous in their garage.

My Thoughts:
While not terrible... I think this one is only ok. While I liked how the visions effected Allison in this episode... I just couldn't get myself to care about the characters. So even with a decent storyline without likable characters... I just couldn't get into it as much as I would have liked to.

My Rating:

4. ...About Last Night
Allison wakes up in a strange neighborhood with her car missing — and six hours she can't account for. Teaching Ariel to drive frustrates Joe.

My Thoughts:
This one has a very good mystery. It really keeps your interest since it is trying to figure out what happen to Allison. Enjoyed it quite a bit.

My Rating:

Title: Re: Medium Marathon
Post by: addicted2dvd on February 04, 2012, 04:34:31 PM

Medium
Season 5 Disc 2

5. A Taste Of Her Own
As Devalos celebrates his reinstatement, a councilman asks for help locating his daughter. Allison dreams of baby news for Scanlon and keeps Joe up all night.

My Thoughts:
while not bad...this one is really kind of an average episode. It don't have a very original storyline. But worth watching all the same.

My Rating:

6. Apocalypse...Now?
Ariel develops a crush on her new study partner. And Allison dreams of a nuclear holocaust which she later ties to a mass murder case.

My Thoughts:
This one I enjoyed very much. It has a good storyline. Definitely worth the time put in to watch it.

My Rating:

7. A Necessary Evil
The ghost of Agent Cooper offers to help solve a crime, but Allison suspects an ulterior motive. Joe's boss forces him to hire someone untrustworthy.

My Thoughts:
Kurtwood Smith (That '70s Show) returns as FBI Agent Cooper. A good episode that I enjoyed very much. In this one the ghost of Agent Cooper finds a teen that can do the same thing Allison can do to kill for him. While I found the main storyline interesting... the side story with Joe didn't interest me that much. But that really was a small part of the episode.

My Rating:

8. Truth Be Told
Allison develops a knack for spotting lies. So when a young couple is murdered – and Joe is sued for stealing an idea – she puts her new ability to the test.

My Thoughts:
Another episode I enjoyed quite a bit. I always liked when Allison's abilities has some sort of physical effect on her. In this case hearing a buzzer every time someone tells a lie. Made for a good storyline... and has an interesting case she is working on.

My Rating:

Title: Re: Medium Marathon
Post by: addicted2dvd on February 05, 2012, 01:33:50 AM

Medium
Season 5 Disc 3

9. All In The Family
Joe gets a surprise visit from his sister – and the ghost of his father. Allison helps search for a missing mother whose children have a bizarre relationship.

My Thoughts:
An interesting episode that I enjoyed quite a bit. The case being worked on is a bit out there.... but it works nicely all the same. I found I didn't care too much about the side storyline with Joe's sister... but the other side storyline with Ariel made up for it.

My Rating:

10. Then...And Again
After she and Devalos are gunned down, Allison wakes up five years in the past. Now she must convince her boss to change his mind about a murder conviction.

My Thoughts:
This is an excellent episode. I enjoyed every second of it. It has a great storyline that even after multiple viewings (3 viewings now) still pulls me in and keeps my attention to the final scene.

My Rating:

11. The Devil Inside (Part 1)
A man stalks Allison, convinced he's doing the work of God. Later, the Dubois family becomes confined to their home and Joe worries about his new company.

My Thoughts:
Another excellent episode that really drawls you in from beginning to end. Makes you feel for Allison... not even death can stop her stalker since she sees the dead and he can send her dreams to effect what it is she does. After watching this episode there is no way not to continue on to part 2 right away.

My Rating:

12. The Devil Inside (Part 2)
Allison continues to be stalked by her obsessed stalker, even after he dies. Joe enlists Marie's help in playing the stock market for his boss.

My Thoughts:
An excellent continuation to the last episode! I especially liked how they ended the storyline of Allison's stalker.

My Rating:

Title: Re: Medium Marathon
Post by: addicted2dvd on February 05, 2012, 06:46:11 PM

Medium
Season 5 Disc 4

13. How To Make A Killing In Big Business (Parts 1 & 2)
A fellow female psychic offers Allison a dream job, but with strings attached. Meanwhile, Ariel takes prescription drugs to stop visions of a dead classmate.

My Thoughts:
This is a very good double-length episode. One that still has another part to go. I liked the somewhat surprise reason for the job offer Allison got.

My Rating:

14. How To Make A Killing In Big Business (Part 3)
As Ariel continues to have disturbing visions at school, Allison tries to persuade her new boss to turn in his son, convinced that he is a serial killer.

My Thoughts:
A great conclusion to this 3 part episode. I'm glad to see they didn't drag on Allison having to work this new job for too many episodes. Some series makes the mistake of dragging things on too long.

My Rating:

15. The Man In The Mirror
Just before Marie's school play, Allison falls into a coma. But then her spirit jumps into the body of a middle-aged man, who insists on living with Joe.

My Thoughts:
This one is a bit on the weird side. I liked that they got Jeffrey Tambor for an episode... but seeing him play the part of Allison was more then a bit strange.

My Rating:

Title: Re: Medium Marathon
Post by: addicted2dvd on February 05, 2012, 09:48:29 PM

Medium
Season 5 Disc 5

16. The First Bite Is The Deepest
After she dreams of a young kidnap victim, Allison visits her former employer Cynthia Keener in prison. Joe's new boss offers him a job in San Diego.

My Thoughts:
This is a very good episode. I liked seeing them bring back Angelica Huston for another episode... who was in many episode in season 4.

My Rating:

17. The Talented Ms. Boddicker
A lonely bank teller claims she predicted a robbery, but Allison has her doubts. As Scanlon prepares for fatherhood, Joe starts his new job in San Diego.

My Thoughts:
An interesting episode... but not a great one. Really more on the average side. No more then a filler episode.

My Rating:

18. Bring Me The Head Of Oswaldo Castillo
When Allison suffers a health crisis, she's afraid that a much needed operation will take away her gift, and prevent her from saving her family from an assassin.

My Thoughts:
An excellent episode. One that leaves you wanting more as there is a very serious cliffhanger till next season!

My Rating:

Title: Re: Medium Marathon
Post by: addicted2dvd on February 05, 2012, 09:49:39 PM

Well... that is all I can watch till Season 6 arrives. Thankfully I have already got notice from Amazon that it has already shipped and on the way... so I should see it sometime early within the next week.

Title: Re: Medium Marathon
Post by: addicted2dvd on February 08, 2012, 02:12:11 AM

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Medium: Season 6

In Medium™: The Sixth Season, psychic Allison DuBois (Patricia Arquette) recovers from brain surgery and returns to work, where she is reunited with District Attorney Manuel Devalos (Miguel Sandovall) and Detective Lee Scanlon (David Cubitt). Now their most challenging murder cases to date Allison's waking life, as well as her dream world.

And while her scientist husband Joe (Jake Weber) faces his own problems at his new company, daughters Ariel (Sofia Vassilieva) and Bridgette (Maria Lark) continue to develop their own special gifts that they inherited from their mother. In the hit series' best season yet, it helps to have more than one psychic in the family!

Episodes:
1. Déjà Vu All Over Again
2. Who's That Girl?
3. Pain Killer
4. The Medium is the Message
5. Baby Fever
6. Bite Me
7. New Terrain
8. Once in a Lifetime
9. The Future's So Bright
10. You Give Me Fever
11. An Everlasting Love
12. Dear Dad...
13. Psych
14. Will The Real Fred Rovick Please Stand Up?
15. How To Beat A Bad Guy
16. Allison Rolen Got Married
17. There Will Be Blood... Type A
18. There Will Be Blood... Type B
19. Sal
20. Time Keeps Slipping
21. Dead Meat
22. It's a Wonderful Death

Title: Re: Medium Marathon
Post by: addicted2dvd on February 08, 2012, 11:09:26 PM

Medium
Season 6 Disc 1

1. Déjà Vu All Over Again
Now that she is out of a coma, Allison slowly starts to gain control of her body, but no longer has her dreams. Meanwhile, Joe's career takes an interesting turn.

My Thoughts:
I haven't seen these episodes since they originally aired. And after re-watching season 5 I been excited about getting to these episodes. This one changes the pace of the opening of the episode. Normally we have the episode start with Allison dreaming... but since her dreams are gone this episode we get to see what Joe is dreaming. This is an excellent episode. I enjoyed every second of it. Especially after the cliffhanger season 5 left us with.

My Rating:

2. Who's That Girl
Ariel has the whole family worried about her strange behavior, which Allison believes is caused by the dead stripper who has taken over Ariel's body.

My Thoughts:
Another absolutely excellent episode! This one is a big Ariel storyline... and Sofia Vassilieva did a fantastic job with it! Playing Allison's oldest daughter.... after 6 years of playing the part she is getting older now... so they put more on her. And this episode proves she was able to handle it with no problem at all. A very talented young actress.

My Rating:

3. Pain Killer
When Allison's friend with cancer dies prematurely, Allison suspects a hospital employee of foul play. Bridgette's writing seems to reflect Joe's job search.

My Thoughts:
While still a very good episode... it isn't quite as good as the last couple I just watched. I think part of the problem is that I didn't have enough time to care about the characters in this storyline. Allison's friend, the victim in this story... who we are meant to care about we only saw on a few very brief scenes. But other then that I enjoyed it quite a bit.

My Rating:

4. The Medium Is The Message
Allison starts imagining mysterious symbols. Her doctor believes they are the result of her surgery, but Allison believes they are the key to capturing a killer.

My Thoughts:
This is another excellent episode. I loved every minute of it. Both the story and characters was done great. I even liked the side story of Joe getting the new job.

My Rating:

Season 6 Disc 1 Over-all Thoughts:
A lot of great epsiodes on this disc. It seems almost impossible to pick a favorite out of the above episodes. But if pushed I guess I would probably go with The Medium is the Message. There is no show related extras on this disc. Only extras what so ever here is a few trailers for other shows.

Title: Re: Medium Marathon
Post by: addicted2dvd on February 10, 2012, 12:13:42 AM

Medium
Season 6 Disc 2

5. Baby Fever
After she helps find a kidnapped baby boy, Allison becomes obsessed with the infant. Bridgette wants to play music until she learns Marie is a prodigy.

My Thoughts:
This is the 100th episode of the series. They normally make a big deal about such a milestone. Though this time there really wasn't anything special about the episode. At least no more then most episodes. It is a very good episode for sure... but it isn't a great one like the 100th episode of series usually are.

My Rating:

6. Bite Me
During Halloween, Allison dreams of a classic zombie film — then awakens with scratches and bite marks! A funeral director's death arouses suspicion.

My Thoughts:
Not only is this a Halloween episode... but it plays around with a favorite classic zombie movie of mine. That being Night of the Living Dead. I of course loved every minute of this episode. Well I could have went without the side-story of the pet tarantula. But that is beside the point.

My Rating:

7. New Terrain
When Allison's old car dies, she rents a new SUV which she really enjoys — until the vehicle's radio allows her to hear other people's conversations.

My Thoughts:
A good episode with an interesting storyline. I found it entertaining... though nothing overly special. No advancement in old storylines... basically no more then a filler episode.

My Rating:

8. Once In A Lifetime
Joe likes Ariel's new boyfriend, but Allison has visions that the kid was involved in a murder. Bridgette films a bumbling neighbor and posts it on the internet.

My Thoughts:
Another episode I enjoyed quite a bit. It has a very interesting storyline... as well as characters you care about. And I liked the end reveal on how they explained what seemed to be a case of reincarnation.

My Rating:

Season 6 Disc 2 Over-all Thoughts:
This disc has a lot of really good episodes on it. I enjoyed each and every one of them very much. But even with that said... I can easily tell you my favorite episode is Bite Me.... a big time horror fan how couldn't it be? This disc has two featurettes on it. The first being on the celebration they had after making the 100th episode. This one was very short. Something like 3min long. There really wasn't much special about it. About what you would expect from the title alone. Then there is a somewhat longer (7min, 30sec.) on the making of the episode Bite Me. This one I liked a lot. I know... no surprise there. But I found it very interesting. Talking about how they put the characters of Medium right into the movie Night of the Living Dead... and what it was like for the cast and crew to do it. This one I am really glad I took the time to watch.

Title: Re: Medium Marathon
Post by: addicted2dvd on February 10, 2012, 01:04:27 PM

Going on hold so I can watch some movies this weekend. :thumbup:

Title: Re: Medium Marathon
Post by: addicted2dvd on February 11, 2012, 08:14:44 PM

Medium
Season 6 Disc 3

9. The Future's So Bright
After she becomes extremely sensitive to light, Allison has to wear a pair of dark sunglasses, which oddly allows her to see people's life expectancies.

My Thoughts:
This one is a very good episode. I liked how she saw the everyone's life expectancy. Though she has more self control then I would ever have. Not looking at her family with the glasses on. Especially since there was a bit of a health scare for her husband in this episode.

My Rating:

10. You Give Me Fever
When samples of a deadly virus is stolen, Phoenix is put on high alert, but Allison knows the real culprit. Lee Scanlon wants to propose to his girlfriend.

My Thoughts:
A good episode with an interesting storyline. I also liked the side storyline involving Scanlon and Lynn. I originally didn't care much for the character of Scanlon... but he definitely grew on me over the years.

My Rating:

11. An Everlasting Love
After she causes a prime suspect to be killed by the police, Allison offers to help his ghost get in touch with his girlfriend. Joe is asked to read his boss' novel.

My Thoughts:
Another episode I liked quite a bit. It has a good storyline and the characters are likable. It even has a bit of a laugh or two towards the end of the episode.

My Rating:

12. Dear Dad...
When Devalos becomes haunted by memories of his late daughter, Allison suspects he is hiding details about her death in order to protect himself.

My Thoughts:
This is an excellent episode. A very powerful and touching story. It tells the story of what actually happened to Devolos' daughter.

My Rating:

13. Psych
A young woman escapes a sanitarium and commits murder, but Allison is more interested in her roommate. Bridgette thinks she may have feelings for a boy.

My Thoughts:
While not a bad episode... this one is a little below par compared to the previous episodes in this set. A decent story... but I really didn't care about the characters in this one.

My Rating:

Season 6 Disc 3 Over-all Thoughts:
Over all this is a good disc. I think my favorite episode on this one would have to be The Future's So Bright. Unfortunately this disc has no extras what so ever.

Title: Re: Medium Marathon
Post by: addicted2dvd on February 12, 2012, 08:06:23 PM

Medium
Season 6 Disc 4

14. Will The Real Fred Rovick Please Stand Up?
As Ariel deals with a child's imaginary friend, Allison has her own troubles. She is seeing the same face on everyone she meets, including her husband Joe.

My Thoughts:
This is just a plain fun episode... one done all for laughs. And it definitely had a few laugh out loud moments. This one has Diedrich Bader (The Drew Carey Show) in it... he is the one Allison saw when looking at everyone. Men and women. So that was pretty funny. Then there was the side story with Ariel that was also fun... showed she was growing up to be just like her mother.

My Rating:

15. How To Beat A Bad Guy
After she is physically attacked, Allison takes self-defense lessons from a former victim. Scanlon is upset that his ex-convict brother is back in his life.

My Thoughts:
A very good episode. It has a strong story. Especially the part involving Scanlon and his brother. Throughout this episode I was thinking that this actress looks so familiar. Turns out it was Laura Prepon (That '70s Show). She changed her hair color and for some reason she just looked so different to me. Anyway... very good episode with a surprise ending.

My Rating:

16. Allison Rolen Got Married
Joe recounts to Bridgette the story of his wedding to Allison, and how her emerging gifts as a medium almost derailed their wedding ceremony in California.

My Thoughts:
This is a good episode... but it isn't quite up there as high as recent episodes. I actually struggled a little on how to rate this one. Part of me wanted to put it higher... but at the same time I felt the next rating up would be a little too high. It really kind of falls between the two ratings. It is kind of nice to see a prequel type episode and get to see Allison and Joe getting married. And they put a nice mystery into the story. But there was something that just wasn't quite right... something I couldn't quite put my finger one.

My Rating:

17. There Will Be Blood... Type A
Allison, Bridgette and Ariel all have the same dream — about a tormented young girl who commits suicide. Joe's flaky boss finally goes off the Deep End.

My Thoughts:
This is a good start to the two part episode. Both the main and the side storylines are keeping my interest. Will stop at this so I can hurry and start part 2.

My Rating:

18. There Will Be Blood... Type B
As work problems continue to plague Joe, he freaks out when Allison brings home the girl from her dreams, who could easily be a serial Killer's next victim.

My Thoughts:
This is a good conclusion to both storylines. Though it is a little on the slow side. I definitely seen better of this series. But it is more then worth watching.

My Rating:

Season 6 Disc 4 Over-all Thoughts:
Another disc full of very good episodes. I enjoyed them all quite a bit. But if I was to pick a favorite I think I would have to pick Will The Real Fred Rovick Please Stand Up?... for no other reason then it was just a plain fun episode. Once again this DVD has no extras what so ever.

Title: Re: Medium Marathon
Post by: addicted2dvd on February 13, 2012, 06:56:22 PM

Medium
Season 6 Disc 5

19. Sal
A murder in the neighborhood prompts Allison to get a new alarm system, which starts talking to Marie. A ghost tries to help Ariel get into college.

My Thoughts:
This is a very good episode. I enjoyed every minute of it. I also liked the side storyline with Ariel. This one has a rather big storyline with the youngest daughter, Marie as well. It is surprising... she was just a baby when this series started.

My Rating:

20. Time Keeps Slipping
Ariel somehow loses a large portion of her life, and desperately tries to get back into the present day with the help of her future self.

My Thoughts:
Such an excellent episode! I was completely glued to my set from beginning to end...loving every minute of it. This one is another huge Ariel episode. Once again proving to me that Sofia Vassilieva is quite a talented young actress. Matter of fact after watching this episode I wouldn't mind seeing a spin-off series with her in the center of the whole thing!

My Rating:

21. Dead Meat
As Joe gets a special birthday present from Marie, Allison develops a relationship with a pig, hoping it will lead her to a missing animal rights activist.

My Thoughts:
A very good episode. I enjoyed both the main case as well as the side story of Joe's birthday. It easily kept my interest through-out.

My Rating:

22. It's A Wonderful Death
Allison is shocked that her brain tumor has returned, complicating her life, while challenging the beliefs of her concerned friends and family members.

My Thoughts:
Another excellent episode! I really liked how they did this episode. Kinda of like a "what if" episode. This episode also prepares us with the idea that Ariel will be going to college soon. Thankfully she is still in the 7th (final) season... as Sofia Vassilieva really impressed me in the last season or so.

My Rating:

Season 6 Disc 5 Over-all Thoughts:
This disc completes the 6th season. I have the final season coming... but it hasn't arrived yet. So this puts this thread to an end until it arrives. Favorite episode of the disc? I will have to go with It's A Wonderful Death. This disc has 2 featurettes and 1 interview. The interview is Patricia Arquette interviewing a writer/producer of the show. Now come on season 7! I so want to watch the rest of this series once again!

Title: Re: Medium Marathon
Post by: addicted2dvd on February 15, 2012, 08:07:36 PM

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Medium: Season 7

For seven years, Allison Dubois (Patricia Arquette) has coped with visions of the dead who cry out for justice, while balancing her dream-world with the all-too-real problems of maintaining a career and raising a family. Now, in Medium™: The Final Season, her saga reaches its unforgettable conclusion.

As Allison continues to help District Attorney Manuel Devalos (Miguel Sandoval) solve crimes, she contends with a dark spirit that haunts co-worker Detective Lee Scanlon (David Cubitt). But her greatest challenge occurs as an ominous prophecy looms over her family. In the hour of crisis, her love for her husband Joe (Jake Weber) will face the ultimate test.

Episodes:
1. Bring Your Daughter to Work Day
2. The Match Game
3. Means and Ends
4. How to Kill a Good Guy
5. Talk to the Hand
6. Where were You When...?
7. Native Tongue
8. Smoke Damage
9. The People in Your Neighborhood
10. Blood on the Tracks
11. Only Half Lucky
12. Labor Pains
13. Me Without You

Title: Re: Medium Marathon
Post by: addicted2dvd on February 16, 2012, 12:16:15 AM

Medium
Season 7 Disc 1

1. Bring Your Daughter to Work Day
The investigation of a homeless man's death takes a strange twist when Allison and her daughter Bridgette mysteriously switch bodies.

My Thoughts:
This is a fun start to the season. It was entertaining to see Patricia Arquette acting like a 12 year old. There was no side story this time. I guess they needed all the time they could get for the main storyline. So the rest of the cast really had little to do in this episode.

My Rating:

2. The Match Game
When Allison begins to see symbols floating above people's heads, she wonders if she's been given the gift of matchmaking – or the key to a murder.

My Thoughts:
Another strong episode. I enjoyed the storyline. Definitely worth the time put in to watch it.

My Rating:

3. Means and Ends
Ariel receives a phone call from beyond the grave, which unlocks the secret of a murder of a young woman eleven years earlier.

My Thoughts:
Another good episode. It has a very interesting storyline... actually two of them as the side story is just as good. Other then the story above we get the story of Detective Scanlon having to fight to keep his job after a rough confrontation with a guy that beats his family. This one has a kind of surprising ending between Allison and Detective Scanlon.

My Rating:

Season 7 Disc 1 Over-all Thoughts:
Let me start off by saying I am so sad that the final season is so short. At only 13 episodes it is about half the length seasons usually are. It is kind of difficult to pick a favorite episode on this disc... but if pushed... I guess I would have to go with Bring Your Daughter to Work Day just for the plain fun of the episode. There is no series related extras on this first disc. All you get is some previews for other shows you can get from the same company.

Title: Re: Medium Marathon
Post by: samuelrichardscott on February 16, 2012, 12:21:14 AM

I quite like the cover art of seasons 1-6 but not keen on the artwork for this one at all.

I've never seen an episode of this and might give it a go after I clear some of my TV mountain.

Title: Re: Medium Marathon
Post by: addicted2dvd on February 16, 2012, 12:31:57 AM

I don't mind the cover... but it could be better. Medium has been one of my all-time favorite shows... every since the pilot episode originally aired! :thumbup:

Title: Re: Medium Marathon
Post by: Najemikon on February 16, 2012, 12:34:43 AM

I know you love it, Pete, and I do like it too, but try and catch a couple of episodes first, Sam. It gets a bit samey, at least early on. ;)

Title: Re: Medium Marathon
Post by: addicted2dvd on February 16, 2012, 12:36:43 AM

That is fair, I think that is always good advice. :thumbup:

Title: Re: Medium Marathon
Post by: addicted2dvd on February 17, 2012, 06:23:10 PM

Medium
Season 7 Disc 2

4. How To Kill A Good Guy
When a woman's body is discovered buried in the desert, Allison's dreams suggest that Detective Lee Scanlon had something to do with the death.

My Thoughts:
As usual this episode starts with a dream... but what is different is that it is Detective Scanlon's dream this time instead of Allison. This is a good episode... I enjoyed it quite a bit. Not only is the storyline with Detective Scanlon good... but so is the side storyline of Ariel helping her sisters deal with the fact she is about to leave for college.

My Rating:

5. Talk To The Hand
After Allison scalds her hand with boiling water, she receives a skin graft from a donor victim who seeks justice for her murder.

My Thoughts:
The opening dream in this one is right fun... Who did she dream about? Oh No!... Mr. Bill! I really liked the storyline to this one. The side story of Bridgette playing soccer wasn't bad either.

My Rating:

6. Where Were You When...?
Repeated visions warn Allison that a major tragedy will rock the city at 9:18 a.m. – but she can't be sure on what day.

My Thoughts:
This isn't a bad episode.... but not a favorite. It really just an average episode. Even the side story of the graffiti on the neighbor's garage door was no more then ok.

My Rating:

7. Native Tongue
Allison awakens and is unable to understand anything unless it is spoken in a rare language that was known by a recent murder victim.

My Thoughts:
This is a good episode. I enjoyed it quite a bit. There is a woman in this episode that looked so familair. When I checked... it turned out she played Nurse Carla on the TV series Scrubs. I did find it a bit disheartening how Joe was showing that he is getting tired of the problems that comes with Allison's psychic abilities. But it is both realistic and fair.

My Rating:

Season 7 Disc 2 Over-all Thoughts:
Another disc is down. Unfortunately I am now just past the half way point in this set. I wish we got a full last season... but all we got was 13 episodes. Favorite episode on this disc?... it is pretty close.. but I guess I would have to go with Talk to the Hand this time. No extras what so ever on this disc to talk about.

Title: Re: Medium Marathon
Post by: addicted2dvd on February 18, 2012, 05:47:07 PM

Medium
Season 7 Disc 3

8. Smoke Damage
When Allison pursues a murderous arsonist, District Attorney Manuel Devalos contemplates a run for the mayor's office that could expose his family's personal secrets.

My Thoughts:
I enjoyed both storylines in this episode. We get to learn a little more about the private life of the District Attorney.

My Rating:

9. The People In Your Neighborhood
When a convicted sex offender moves into Allison's neighborhood, her dreams reveal that he may have been falsely accused.

My Thoughts:
Another episode I enjoyed quite a bit. One of the actresses in this episode looked familiar. Turns out she was in a movie I watched not that long ago. She played Crazy Cora in the movie Quigley Down Under.

My Rating:

10. Blood On The Tracks
A new dream reveals that Joe's mother is terminally ill, even though Allison once promised her that she'd live for years to come.

My Thoughts:
This is a very good... but very sad episode. Besides the above storyline this episode does also have a crime that Allison helps solve... just like every other episode. Though this time neither storyline feels like the side story as both storyline has an equal amount of time dedicated to it.

My Rating:

11. Only Half Lucky
For once, Allison's brother has found success – but the price involves him sharing his body with a recently deceased spirit.

My Thoughts:
Another very good episode. This one has a special guest star... Patricia Arquette's real life brother... David Arquette. But not only does it have him... it also has John Glover (Smallville). This episode also brings the storyline of the District Attorney's run for mayor further... as he has to deal with an opponent that is more then happy to do some mud-slinging.

My Rating:

Season 7 Disc 3 Over-all Thoughts:
This disc is filled with really good, strong episodes. Even with that fact it is easy for me to pick a favorite. Due to it being such a good, emotional episode I must go with Blood On The Tracks. And once again... there is no extras what so ever on this disc.

With only two more episodes in this season I think I will jump right to the final disc.... taking a little break from Sliders.

Title: Re: Medium Marathon
Post by: addicted2dvd on February 18, 2012, 08:44:42 PM

Medium
Season 7 Disc 4

12. Labor Pains
An obsessed husband kidnaps Allison and attempts to force her to dream about his wife's mysterious disappearance.

My Thoughts:
A very good episode. A very tense storyline. The side story wasn't all that much... but the main story makes up for it.

My Rating:

13. Me Without You
In the series finale, the fate of Allison's family is shown years in the future as they cope with the consequences of their choices and psychic visions.

My Thoughts:
Ok... what do I think of the series finale? I think it was very well done. I enjoyed every minute of it. I am thrilled that the series has proper ending... no unanswered questions. I think the case that was being worked on could have been better... but it was meant more to be a vehicle on getting the character of Allison closure more then anything else.

My Rating:

Season 7 Disc 4 Over-all Thoughts:
Both episodes on this disc is very good. I really don't think I could pick a favorite out of these two. This disc also holds all the series related extras. It contains several featurettes and a gag reel.

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