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Long Island Medium

By Melissa Camacho, Common Sense Media Reviewer

age 12+

Suburban psychic balances family and spirits in mild show.

TV TLC Reality TV 2011
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age 8+

Based on 3 parent reviews

creativephilanthrope
creativephilanthrope Parent
March 25, 2013
age 10+

Heartfelt, reassuring, with greiving and comedy interspersed

I realize that some parents may object to the subject of mediums channeling spirits who have crossed over. I don't have any problem with that, and I love this show. There is plenty of comic relief interspersed with heartfelt messages that are reassuring that our loved ones are still with us in spirit. This has been especially helpful in our household this year, as my children lost their grandmother a few months ago. The show can get heavy at times, as you see people deal with their grief, and in some cases, you hear about the circumstances of the death of their loved ones. That's why I would say ten and up rather than all ages.
Janniepen
Janniepen Adult
November 29, 2011
age 8+

One heck of a gal !

I absolutely love L.I. medium. She might be fun to be a friend to. Actually I know she would be. Not just because she is gifted, but her personality is perfect !
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What's the Story?

LONG ISLAND MEDIUM is a reality series that features psychic Theresa Caputo, a Long Island suburban wife and mother divides her time between her family and the spirits who allegedly use her to channel messages to loved ones. From meeting with individual clients to doing readings at medium-themed parties, Caputo validates that their loved ones are still with them, and that they are safe and at peace on the other side. But much to the occasional dismay of her husband, Larry, and her teenage kids, Victoria and Lawrence, she has a hard time tuning out the messages and conveys them to friends, family, and perfect strangers at any given time.

Is It Any Good?

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The likable Caputo views her abilities as a God-given gift that should be used to help people. As such, much of the show focuses on her readings, as well as the positive reactions of her clients and friends.

It's pretty mild, and folks who like this sort of thing will find the quirky normalcy of this family to be entertaining. The voyeuristic nature of the personal readings will only add to this. Skeptics will surely reject what is being shown here, but it's still full of positive messages about family, love, and acceptance.

Talk to Your Kids About ...

  • Families can talk about mediums. What exactly is a psychic medium? Why do people go to them? Do you think people who claim they are psychics really talk to the dead, or are they just pretending? How does has the media portrayed people with psychic abilities over the years?

  • Why do you think the people on this show decided to go on TV? What do they gain? Are there any drawbacks to being on television?

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