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The Thomas John Experience
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What's the Story?
THE THOMAS JOHN EXPERIENCE is a reality series featuring a celebrity psychic as he makes his way across America connecting random people with their deceased loved ones. Thomas John travels around the country hosting special events. But when he's not on stage, he drives a ride share and offers readings to unsuspecting passengers. He also goes to places where people normally wouldn't call upon psychics in hopes of connecting them with members of the spirit world.
Is It Any Good?
The heartfelt reality series features Thomas John looking for opportunities to connect folks with dead friends and relatives. Often referred to as the "Seatbelt Psychic," thanks to using ride share as a way of meeting people to read, John travels to cities like Boston, New Orleans, Chicago, and Los Angeles to seek people willing to participate. While most appear open to his efforts, some even going so far as to sharing more details about their loved ones, others are not as appreciative. This creates some awkward moments, some of which are borderline insulting. It also makes you wonder if John's efforts are intended to convince people that what he does is real. Nonetheless, if you like this sort of thing, The Thomas John Experience can be entertainingly dramatic and emotional.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about what psychics do. Does what people experience in The Thomas John Experience seem real? Or do you think it's created to entertain people?
What stereotypes has the media relied on over the years to represent who psychics are and what they do? Does Thomas John fit into this generalization?
TV Details
- Premiere date : June 4, 2020
- Cast : Thomas John
- Network : Paramount+
- Genre : Reality TV
- Character Strengths : Communication , Compassion
- TV rating :
- Last updated : October 23, 2022
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