Crime TV: Medium

March 4, 2011

Medium

Medium blends crime with the supernatural in a thrilling edge-of-your-seat ride. The TV series stars Patrica Arquette as world-renowned medium and author, Allison Dubois, and is loosely based on her world. We follow Allison’s journey as she uses her gifts to help solve cases as part of the Phoenix District Attorney’s team of investigators. Not only do we get to join in on the hunt for the killer each episode, we also get an in-depth look at her home life with husband Joe and her three daughters – each with their own blossoming gifts.

What I liked most about Medium, apart from the obvious thrill of the chase and the chance to put my amateur sleuthing skills to the test, was the dignity and respect Allison’s gifts were treated with. Even those skeptical of the existence of such abilities will find something to love about Medium.

Whether it be the appeal of the eye candy that is Lee Scanlon, or Allison’s initial struggle to convince DA Devalos that she is indeed the real deal, or watching her scatter-brained brother come to terms with the fact that he has been bitten by whatever it is that caused Allison to be the way she is. The loving and realistic far- from-perfect relationship with husband, Joe, adds a nice heartwarming touch. Sadly, Medium was axed after the seventh season but it really is the kind of crime drama that’s worth hunting down on DVD or, at least, watching the re-runs.

Cast of Characters

Patricia Arquette Allison Dubois

Jake Weber Joe Dubois Allison’s husband

Miguel Sandoval Manuel Devalos Allison’s boss District Attorney of Phoenix

Sofia Vassilieva Ariel Dubois Oldest Dubois daughter

Maria Lark Bridgette Dubois Middle Dubois daughter

David Cubitt Detective Lee Scanlon Allison’s co-worker

Madison and Miranda Carabello Marie Dubois Youngest Dubois daughter

Tina DiJoseph Lynn DiNovi Mayor’s liaison, later Deputy Mayor

Ryan Hurst& David Arquette Michael “Lucky” Benoit Allison’s half-brother

Arliss Howard Kenneth Push Captain of the Texas Rangers

Bruce Gray Mr. Dubois Joe’s father (deceased) Ghost

Kathy Baker Mrs. Dubois Joe’s mother (deceased) Passes away from cancer.

Margo Martindale A Psychic with whom Allison later depends on A friend/mentor of Allison’s She helped Allison when she was a novice and coming in terms of her special gifts.

Kurtwood Smith Edward Cooper FBI agent (deceased) Ghost

Roxanne Hart Lily Devalos Manuel’s wife

John Prosky Tom Van Dyke Former District Attorney (deceased) Manuel’s rival

Anjelica Huston Cynthia Keener Former “AmeriTips” Investigator and Allison’s former employer. Arrested for the murder of her daughter’s killer.