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Psych
Common Sense Media says
Smart, funny detective series for teens and up.
Parents say
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Kids say
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What parents need to know
Parents need to know that this detective comedy/drama, while funny and lighthearted, depicts dead bodies and some violent action. The main character (who has a tendency to act impulsively and selfishly, though he usually has a good ulterior motive) also pursues women eagerly, but it usually takes the form of flirting and verbal come-ons vs. groping sessions (though there is some making out occasionally). Overall, teens will probably find the main character and the show compelling and amusing.
What's the story?
In PSYCH, Shawn Spencer (James Roday) uses his amazing observational abilities to solve crimes and has a lot of fun in the process. After years of being a happy-go-lucky guy without an ounce of ambition, Shawn winds up helping the police department solve crimes. The catch? They think he's a psychic. Shawn gets help from reluctant friend Burton "Gus" Guster (Dulé Hill), with whom he runs a private psychic detective agency. The partners have a constant push-pull relationship, since Shawn has talked Gus into one too many wild rides in the past. In the background is Shawn's somewhat estranged father, Henry (Corbin Bernsen), an ex-cop and stern taskmaster who helped Shawn hone his abilities as a child.
Is it any good?
Roday, who works a likeable Ben Stiller vibe, is hilariously goofy as a fake psychic. He puts his fingers to his temples as if conjuring spirits, only to blurt out clues he's deduced by smart observation and a little digging around. Shawn's charm and good humor aid him in his constant pursuit of women, which he pulls off jauntily and without being sleazy. Shawn and Gus engage in clever banter, which is usually chock full of obscure pop culture references. And the tricky relationship between Shaun and his father adds emotional depth to an otherwise lighthearted show.
What families can talk about
Families can talk about observational skills. How many details can teens recall about a room they just entered or a person they just met?
What can you do to improve your observation skills? Is being able to recall small details a fun process, or a drag? What jobs could you get with highly attuned observation and memory abilities?
Do you consider Shawn a role model? Why or why not?
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good show
Commonsense's review pretty much covered Psych.If they'd bothered to spell Shawn's name right.(yes,it's shawn,not sean.The epsisode title w/his name say so,as do the credits.)I think the show would be okay for some young tweens,depending on how easily they scare.It didn't even phase me when I was twelve,for example.
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Kid, 12 years old
October 3, 2011
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one of the best
Psych is 1 of the best shows, Its funny its suspenseful.
I recommend it!!!!!
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Good for adults and older teens, but not kids or young teens.
I personally LOVE this show. It is so hilarious and brilliantly thought-out! I love the dynamics of Shawn and Gus and the witty, humorous dialogue between the two
Psych does have language in it, as well as a few sexual innuendos that occasionally manifests itself in a sensual scene.
Overall, I think this show has many positive points, but the negative things, make it unsuitable for young teens.
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Very Good
This show is hilarious! I get scared easily and there are two episodes that creeped me out: Ghosts and Friday the 17th. I could manage to watch all of Friday the 17th, but i had to stop in the middle of ghosts, but, like i said, i get scared easily. Overall, this show is very good.
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A little confused...
Um am I missing something here or did everyone on this website pretty much just say they loved this show. I'm a little confused. Not that it's that bad or anything I just don't see how it's so great. It's not very funny and my whole family agrees with me. It you want to watch a good USA show watch Monk.
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Very Clever
There is rarely, if any innuendo in this show. It is funny because they are clever, and doesn't have to use crude humor.
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It's wonderful!
Psych is a show that has shockingly good puns in the middle of nowhere. It also is tremendously funny without those puns. Over all It is a 5-star rating on my behalf!
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Awesome show
My friends and i are obsessed with psych! We watch it every week and have seen every episode from season one. I recommend this to everyone!
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Usually good for 8+, sometimes 10+, depending on your kids.
A really funny show! Mostly good for kids 8+. There's some mild sexual stuff, but never explicit, so age appropriate. Violence is the main concern, sometimes the murders can be fairly graphic, but it's always appropriate for 10+. If your kids are particularly sensitive to violence, they'll be too distracted to see the comedy, so make sure they know it's all "not real".
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| TV rating: | TV-PG |
| Network: | USA |
| Cast: | Corbin Bernsen, Dule Hill, James Roday |
| Genre: | Comedy |
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