Psych

[Blu Man]

Well since season three just got under way I thought that I'd open a thread up for disscusion about Shawn and Gus and there dectective front. And I've also added a poll so you can vote which observation crime detective show you enjoy the most. Please try to keep disscusion of the other two shows I list to a minimal, this is a Psych thread. If you would like to disscus The Mentalist click on my user name and scan threw the threads I have opened and you will find it in there (The Mentalist disscussion thread). Thank you and enjoy.

[Blu Man]

No one likes Psych?

[assydingo]

I've had s1 forever and haven't watched it. Maybe after I re-watch Angel and Buffy... (a few months? lol)

[jk1138]

I like the show ever since I saw the pilot episode. It is one of my “guilty pleasures“.

[DAROCKNESSMONSTER]

I <3 Psych.

[Secretagentnumber6]

Psych is awesome. Lie To Me pilot was mediocre at best. I have not watched the Mentalist but I cannot imagine it is better than Psych.

[Galactus]

I love psych i think its an awesome show, i'd just wish they release the first two seasons on blu already

[Blu-Dog]

Originally Posted by Blu Man

No one likes Psych?

There is a type of show that has been dragging itself across the TV screens ever since "Seinfeld".

It may be an overt "comedy" like Seinfeld, or Everybody Loves Raymond, or whatever; or it could be Psych, or the other two snoozers.

These shows are cheap productions - sometimes pitifully cheap - clearly written by third tier writers, sitting around a conference table, trying to impress each other with contemptuous jabs. Their primary skill lies in puncturing cliched characters of their own cunning design.

It's just product, designed to fill a time slot, with recognizable characters so viewers can safely scoot into their cushions just before they hear somebody "get off a good one" at a predictable plot juncture.

It's about as creative as a McDonald's menu.

Situation comedy is completely dead on television; and "comedy-drama" is simply the hour long zombie that dug itself from the burial mound, launching zingers at equally inert targets.

If you look carefully at its head, tucked neatly under its arm, you will notice that each zinger is accompanied by a perfectly timed raised eyebrow. Or, in the case of Psych, perhaps two.

[jk1138]

Originally Posted by Blu-Dog

There is a type of show that has been dragging itself across the TV screens ever since "Seinfeld".

It may be an overt "comedy" like Seinfeld, or Everybody Loves Raymond, or whatever; or it could be Psych, or the other two snoozers.

These shows are cheap productions - sometimes pitifully cheap - clearly written by third tier writers, sitting around a conference table, trying to impress each other with contemptuous jabs. Their primary skill lies in puncturing cliched characters of their own cunning design.

It's just product, designed to fill a time slot, with recognizable characters so viewers can safely scoot into their cushions just before they hear somebody "get off a good one" at a predictable plot juncture.

It's about as creative as a McDonald's menu.

Situation comedy is completely dead on television; and "comedy-drama" is simply the hour long zombie that dug itself from the burial mound, launching zingers at equally inert targets.

If you look carefully at its head, tucked neatly under its arm, you will notice that each zinger is accompanied by a perfectly timed raised eyebrow. Or, in the case of Psych, perhaps two.

Okay, you do not like it, so stay off the thread.

[Blu-Dog]

Originally Posted by jk1138

Okay, you do not like it, so stay off the thread.

I can't figure out why I was invited here in the first place.

[jk1138]

Originally Posted by Blu-Dog

I can't figure out why I was invited here in the first place.

who invited you?

[Blu-Dog]

Originally Posted by jk1138

who invited you?

Blu-Man. He asked if nobody liked "Psych".

I'm sure it was unintentional, so don't hold it against him.

[Blu Man]

Originally Posted by Secretagentnumber6

Psych is awesome. Lie To Me pilot was mediocre at best. I have not watched the Mentalist but I cannot imagine it is better than Psych.

Definetly check The Mentalsit out. I actually prefer it to Psych.

[Blu Man]

Originally Posted by Blu-Dog

There is a type of show that has been dragging itself across the TV screens ever since "Seinfeld".

It may be an overt "comedy" like Seinfeld, or Everybody Loves Raymond, or whatever; or it could be Psych, or the other two snoozers.

These shows are cheap productions - sometimes pitifully cheap - clearly written by third tier writers, sitting around a conference table, trying to impress each other with contemptuous jabs. Their primary skill lies in puncturing cliched characters of their own cunning design.

It's just product, designed to fill a time slot, with recognizable characters so viewers can safely scoot into their cushions just before they hear somebody "get off a good one" at a predictable plot juncture.

It's about as creative as a McDonald's menu.

Situation comedy is completely dead on television; and "comedy-drama" is simply the hour long zombie that dug itself from the burial mound, launching zingers at equally inert targets.

If you look carefully at its head, tucked neatly under its arm, you will notice that each zinger is accompanied by a perfectly timed raised eyebrow. Or, in the case of Psych, perhaps two.

I respectfully disagree. I think that the writers for both Psych and The Mentalist are incredible. You know they think it through before they wright it. But with Psych they add some pretty funny stuff in their too. Shawn and Gus have great chemistry together which is just another reason why this is a great show that I look forward to every week. And refering to your comment below this one about me inviting you, you are welcome to say what you want on this thread as long as you don't go over board with the hating. And I also appreciate that you gave an explanation to why you dislike the show and you didn't just say, "Psych is a pile of crap".

[Blu-Dog]

Originally Posted by Blu Man

I respectfully disagree. I think that the wrighters for both Psych and The Mentalist are incredible. You know they think it through before they wright it. But with Psych they add some pretty funny stuff in their too. Shawn and Gus have great chemistry together which is just another reason why this is a great show that I look forward to every week. And refering to your comment below this one about me inviting you, you are welcome to say what you want on this thread as long as you don't go over board with the hating. And I also appreciate that you gave an explanation to why you dislike the show and you didn't just say, "Psych is a pile of crap".

My disdain is based on my opinion that the actors are excellent, and are meat puppets for bad writing. Admittedly, I haven't watched it since I saw three shows in the first season - it was good enough for me to watch it that many times, but I ultimately felt it wasn't worth sticking with.

I prefer "The Closer", which has such an intermittent production schedule it's almost impossible to enjoy. It's one of the best series on television, but is obviously pretty expensive to produce, and most shows have a high quality of writing that can't be just ground out like hamburger.

I can see why people like "Psych" - it's intermittently good enough to watch if you have a loose hour just hanging around - but I have a low opinion of writing teams that take their audiences for granted. Glad to hear it's tightened up this season, maybe I'll climb down off my high horse and give it another shot.

[jk1138]

Originally Posted by Blu-Dog

Blu-Man. He asked if nobody liked "Psych".

I'm sure it was unintentional, so don't hold it against him.

No problem, I did not mean to come across so mean spirited, sorry

[Blu-Dog]

Originally Posted by jk1138

No problem, I did not mean to come across so mean spirited, sorry

No worries. I shouldn't have posted so rough, three cups of coffee and no donuts was making me grumpy.

[Blu Man]

Originally Posted by Blu-Dog

No worries. I shouldn't have posted so rough, three cups of coffee and no donuts was making me grumpy.

Oh yeah I hate it when I don't get breakfast. Horrible feeling. Anyway, you should try Psych out again, it really is a good show and I have great respect for the writing team. Check out The Mentaslist while your at it. Now thats a great show.

[Secretagentnumber6]

Originally Posted by Blu Man

Definetly check The Mentalsit out. I actually prefer it to Psych.

I will likely check it out on DVD. I do like Simon Baker. And I disagree with the writing comment above on Psych. I know it is not the most well written show, but it is just for entertainment and comedy. I do not think it is as horribly written and the above poster made it out to be. We are all entitled to our opinions however and I can see how some people might not like Psych.

[Blu-Dog]

Originally Posted by Secretagentnumber6

I will likely check it out on DVD. I do like Simon Baker. And I disagree with the writing comment above on Psych. I know it is not the most well written show, but it is just for entertainment and comedy. I do not think it is as horribly written and the above poster made it out to be. We are all entitled to our opinions however and I can see how some people might not like Psych.

I gave up on it in the first season; but I have been advised that it's improved, so I'll give it another shot. Maybe it took a while to gel things together, and I was hasty to dismiss it.