Medium - The Third Season (2005)

Love it.

I missed the T.V. series, so I am thoroughly enjoying the DVD's. The show is awesome. I love all the characters. Each episode is different, with exciting plots, twists. It is just a fantastic show. I love it and am so happy to have all three seasons on DVD. You will not be disappointed. July 31, 2008

Medium getting better and better

At first this season seems like the other two seasons, until the last six episodes. When Allison's husband is held hostage at work his character is finally really looked at and really shows what a great TV couple they make. More episodes pertaining to Allison daughter's powers are brought forth and really show the kids acting abilities. More great special features are included. The only one not worth watching is the Racquet special feature (unless your really into tennis and ping-pong). And what a great lead into Season 4. July 15, 2008

I LOVE THIS SHOW

Such an awesome series, I am so thrilled to be able to get the Seasons.

I am really looking forward to the next two...
June 21, 2008

I'm here because of joe DuBois

I know I should be thrilled by the whole concept of the show. But the real reason why I find this show is captivating is because of Joe DuBois. He holds the family together. He is subjected to something that defy scientific logics and yet he was able to handle it in a rational and practical manner. I also found some kind of routine here in most of the episodes.. breakfast table and bedroom. This is were the real essence of the story becomes strong. The children, the strength of Allison and Joe's relationship, but most of all the strength of Joe's personal character, his responsibilities and devotion to his family. He is not perfect.. he has his ups and downs, even his dead father thinks that he is incapable of making adult decisions. But I think he is the pillar of the family. Without his character (in this show) I don't think 'Medium' will be any different from other psychic shows. The only reason why I dont want to give it a 5 is because Joe's characters in real life doesn't really exist. April 12, 2008

Riveting Series

The 22 episodes in the Season 3 DVD of "Medium" are incredibly written tight dramas that show how commercial television touch TV art. In short, "Medium" is the only show on television this year that I HAVE to watch. The formula is so exquisitely balanced between the paranormal aspect of Allison and her children's dreams, the crime dramas of Allison's job, and the balance of family. The writing on Season 3 maintains consistent quality. The regular cast and the impressive players in the episodes are excellent.

Patricia Arquette is breathtaking to watch. The scene in "Be Kind, Rewind" where she wakes up in a hospital bed to make a gruesome discovery sets the hair standing on end on my arms. In "The One Behind the Wheel" Arquette takes on a different character of Sandra and totally plays the differences with astounding concentration.

Jake Weber's character endures a violent encounter in "Joe Day Afternoon" in an apparent homage to "Dog Day Afternoon." Weber's character stews in his subsequent depression to create a well-stirred sauce of self-pity and very real demands on his household.

Ariel played by now teen heartthrob Sofia Vassilieva has a great episode in a homage to the film "Carrie" where we see the same vat of blood poured upon her head. Maria Lark as Bridget is hysterical in the gag real as she pronounces her math teacher's name about 50 different ways.

The themes this season are also extremely heady. In "Second Opinion" we see the fears of families facing leukemia. In "The Boy Next Door," "Very Merry Maggie," and "The Whole Truth" we face predators & child abuse.

Neve Campbell's portrayal of the reporter who befriends and betrays Allison turned my stomach with such a brazen but reasonable character. Campbell does incredibly well. Jason Priestly also stars as the husband who tries to murder his way out of his prenup. Patricia Arquette's real-life husband Tom Jane stars as an old boyfriend, which creates jealousy in Joe who tries to banish the ghost from his house. One of my favorite episodes brings back Allison's brother Michael as a telephone psychic who gets involved in a case in "1-800-LUCKY." There are no weak episodes. The special features over the six-disc set are entertaining and fascinating. This is an excellent package from this riveting series. Bravo!


March 30, 2008

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