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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I keep trying Psyche. And I like the actors and premise but it just seems like it’s the same show over and over each episode. [/quote]

Psych fan here. I totally get that, PP! Lots of repeated (and for fans, beloved) running gags and pop culture references in every episode could make it seem the same, I can see that, and I always understand when other viewers aren't fans. I know people who find the jokes tiresome and others who love them.

Have you tried any of the "themed" or homage episodes, where the show riffs on other movies and TV shows? Those definitely are not the same as other episodes. They did episodes lovingly parodying/paying tribute to "Twin Peaks," "The Shining," "Friday the 13th," Hitchcock films (all packed in one Hitchcockian episode), "The Blair Witch Project," "The Hangover" and more. These weren't recreations but homages, and in many cases used exactly copied shots or other touches that show the "Psych" folks really knew and loved their source material. If you can't get into the regular show, try those episodes, if you're into films and TV generally.

https://screenrant.com/best-psych-episodes-pay-homage-to-other-shows-movies/

There's also an episode about an "American Idol" type of talent shows, called "American Duos," which a lot of people like even if they're not into the show as a whole. Also -- if you got stuck on season one, the first season has some great episodes and sets up a lot of the show's future but the show really hits its stride in season two onward, though you'll want to watch to understand developments with the characters.

The thing with "Psych" is -- there's more emotion/character development there if a viewer wants to watch for that, but there's also just jokes, pop culture and goofiness if the viewer prefers that. It can work on a couple of levels. But the mysteries themselves aren't why most fans are watching. Still, I don't push it at my friends because it just doesn't work for everyone! [/quote]
Thanks for this. I’ll keep Psyche in my rotation. [/quote]

You're welcome! Realized one tip just in case -- that excellent Hitchcock episode (mentioned in the article I linked) is the middle episode of a trilogy. Though you can see it on its own, it makes vastly more sense (well, "Psych" sense!) if you see the first episode in the trilogy before watching the second, Hitchcockian episode. The trilogy is the three final episodes of seasons 3, 4 and 5. The third episode isn't as strong as the first two but does conclude the storyline. The trilogy has much more serious moments than other "Psych" episodes, BTW. OK, done now![/quote]

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