mathmaniac It's been more than ten years since the first episode of 'Medium' aired. It was one of my favorite shows - a mixture of horror, crime, and warm family drama. Today, watching the series on amazon instant video, the series is just as entertaining as it was when my kids and I first watched it. The parents in the drama, played by Jake Weber and Patricia Arquette, are reasons for the show's success, along with excellent scripts and plot lines. They interact in a way that reeks of verisimilitude and what we all HOPE could be marital communications. Joe is a little bit too adoring of his wife, Alison du Bois. Alison is a little too perfect a mom, rarely truly losing her temper with her three girls. Irritated, maybe, angry, not much. Still, they talk to each other like real people with jobs and housework and kids who need to be driven to school. This is refreshing.The episodes are built around crimes that make a person cringe. Pedophilia, kidnappings, rape. Murder is common, but cannibalism even makes an appearance. Every episode features lots of dreaming. Lots of dreams. Very cleverly done, very smart, very creative. But beware: some of the stories are moving and frightening and tragic, so your own dreams might not be so pleasant if you are binge-watching 'Medium.'An excellent dramatic series.

Ro M I recently started to watch the series on Netflix. One of the first few episode the family is planning a 28 birthday party of Allison. A couple of episodes later they state that Ariel is 10. It seemed as I watch the show she met her husband while he was finishing up his degree (Masters?). In the flashback wedding episode, I could have sworn the Joes's mom said she said he was 28 but with the years married in the beginning of the show that would make Allison 18. Anyone else catch that?By the way, this has to be one of the most real t.v. relationships I have watched and I have been glued to the tube since a babe. I honestly believe in the marriage and love of the children. There is conflict even in a loving relationship. Last but not least, I am so happy Patricia A. told producers she would not lose weight because she was a mom of three. Thank you for leaving a normal looking woman on t.v

A_Different_Drummer Before we talk about the show, let's talk about the talent. Glen Gordon Caron has been on the other side of the camera for a very long time, with a pedigree that includes, oh, for example, discovering Bruce Willis. And that's just for starters. Similarly, Arquette had a long and fairly impressive run in features, not always the A-roles, perhaps, but consistent nonetheless. Bringing these two together in 2005 was a match full of promise and ultimately the promise was kept. Next, the stories. It may be because the premise was based on a real person that the week-to-week plots were entirely consistent with the way real intuitives actually operate in the real world. Ordinarily Hollywood simply cannot resist the temptation to take it up a notch, especially from season to season. Had the plot arcs followed the usual Tinseltown roadmap, the Alison character played by Arquette would be getting predictive dreams in Season 1 and raising the dead by Season 6. But the producer showed restraint, and I believe that is part of the reason for the success of this show. I have seen every episode, and I recall that by the time the last season rolled around, they were getting just a tad frisky -- Alison may have a fatal illness, Alison's ability may be illegal in court; Alison tries to help Joe's business with her gift -- but a 6 year run is nothing to sneeze at. It was consistent, it was solid, it was entertaining. In TV, that's about as good as it gets.

allyson-munger This show is an absolute riveting delight!!! I have been watching it on Neflix, and have about 14 episodes left. This has been one of the best plot/story lines on a series I have EVER followed. Kudos to the real Allison Dubois and Kelsey Grammar!!!! Jake Weber is perfect for the role as Jo Dubois, Hotter than a pistol and the most patient man on the face of the earth. I will continue to seek for him in different roles in the future, he is a hot ticket and excellent actor!If I was Jo though, I would seek some much needed sleep in one of the bunk beds of his daughters!! The district attorney is also excellent, and Detective Scanlon. As far as the children, Brigette is the only decent one out of the 3. She is engaging, enchanting, and so real. Ariel on the other hand, appears to have taken about 19 hits off of a graphic bong!!! Her eyes are always lolling around in her head, and let me know if you ever see a pupil in the mix of those orbs!!! Shes just terrible!!! the biggest mistake of this show was letting Patricia Arquette play Allison. She is nothing but a non-articulate zombie, whining and babbling incoherently. Id like to know how many milligrams of Seroquel that she is prescribed daily. Not to mention the horrible hair cuts and a severe need for a corset! Just take a look at youtube, with a spoof of her on Mad TV, and you'll get the picture. With the positive, and negative opinions I have about this show, I am very happy I stumbled upon it, and will miss coming home from one of my 4 jobs to watch this after work!!