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Medium 2005

“She Sees What Others Can't.”

★ 7.5/10 · 578 votes TV-14 CrimeDramaMysterySci-Fi & Fantasy 7 seasons · 128 eps Ended
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What is Medium?

Medium is an American supernatural procedural drama series created by Glenn Gordon Caron that follows the life of Allison DuBois. The show stars Patricia Arquette as DuBois, a suburban mother who attempts to balance her family life with her work at the District Attorney’s office in Phoenix, Arizona.

Type
TV series
Year
2005
Status
Ended
Episodes
128
First aired
Jan 3, 2005
Last aired
Jan 21, 2011
Original language
EN
Origin
US
Networks
NBC, CBS
Genres
Crime, Drama, Mystery, Sci-Fi & Fantasy
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Overview

Medium is an American supernatural procedural drama series created by Glenn Gordon Caron that follows the life of Allison DuBois. The show stars Patricia Arquette as DuBois, a suburban mother who attempts to balance her family life with her work at the District Attorney’s office in Phoenix, Arizona. As a psychic medium, she utilizes her natural intuition and ability to communicate with the dead to assist in solving crimes. Her dreams often provide clues regarding the deaths of individuals or the whereabouts of missing persons. The series features a cast that includes Miguel Sandoval, Jake Weber, and Sofia Vassilieva, with episodes directed by individuals such as Aaron Lipstadt. The program originally aired on NBC for five seasons between January 3, 2005, and June 1, 2009. It subsequently moved to CBS, where it aired for two additional seasons from September 25, 2009, until January 21, 2011. Throughout the series, DuBois relies on visions sent by the dead to uncover information about criminal activities.

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Should you watch it?

“A suburban mother uses her psychic visions of the dead to help solve complex criminal cases.”

Reasons to watch
  • engaging crime-solving premise
  • strong lead performance
Keep in mind
  • supernatural themes may not suit all viewers

Watch it if you enjoy procedural dramas that incorporate supernatural elements and mystery.

The series contains thriller elements and themes involving violence.

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Episode guide

Season 1 · 16 episodes Open the complete Season 1 guide →
Season 2 · 22 episodes
Season 3 · 21 episodes
Season 4 · 16 episodes
Season 5 · 18 episodes

Frequently asked questions

What is the show about?

The series follows Allison Dubois, a mother who uses her psychic abilities to help the District Attorney solve crimes.

Who created the show?

The series was created by Glenn Gordon Caron.

Is the show based on a true story?

Yes, the series is based on a true story.

Who stars in the series?

The series stars Patricia Arquette, Miguel Sandoval, Jake Weber, and Sofia Vassilieva.

What genre is the show?

Medium is a supernatural procedural drama series that incorporates elements of a thriller.