Product Description

Studio: Paramount Home Video Release Date: 09/16/2008

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #10090 in DVD
• Brand: Paramount
• Released on: 2007-10-16
• Rating: NR (Not Rated)
• Aspect ratio: 2.35:1
• Formats: Box set, Closed-captioned, Color, Dolby, DVD-Video, Widescreen, NTSC
• Original language: English
• Subtitled in: English
• Number of discs: 6
• Dimensions: 1.00 pounds
• Running time: 630 minutes

Amazon.com
Having weathered a slight sophomore slump, creator-executive producer Glen Gordon Caron's Medium returns to DVD with this six-disc collection of all 21 episodes from its third and arguably best season. As ever, Patricia Arquette's lead performance as Allison DuBois, the medium/psychic whose visions of murderers, serial killers, and such make her an indispensable (and, in this season, controversial) part of the Phoenix district attorney's office, leads the way. But Medium also continues to evolve. Season Two's increased emphasis on Allison's home life with husband Joe (Jake Weber) and their three daughters (Sofia Vassilieva as Ariel, Maria Lark as Bridgette, and toddler Miranda Carabello as Marie) sometimes lessened a story's dramatic impact, but not this time. More and more, we see that the mixed blessing that is Allison's "gift" (it's one thing to have dreams that help solve vicious crimes, but quite another to be what she calls "a walking carnival trick," haunted by frightful, violent nightmares that aren't always what they seem to be) has been passed on to her children, and in some unusual ways. In "Four Dreams," the two-parter that opens the season, Bridgette dreams what her mother dreams--except the child's visions take the form of cartoons; meanwhile, "Mother's Little Helper" finds Ariel and Allison seeing the same visions from very different points of view. Joe, too, is increasingly fleshed out. The role of the spouse who struggles to understand but can't really get what his partner is going through is a tough one, but Joe's harrowing experience as a hostage is an important sub-plot throughout the final seven episodes, the last three of which (a triple-header, if you will, as all three involve a serial killer whose grisly m.o. earns him the nickname "the Recapitator") feature Neve Campbell and Jason Priestley in recurring roles. Of course, this is hardly a typical police procedural; the Law & Orders and CSIs of the world cover that ground. Any TV show helmed by Moonlighting creator Caron will have its share of eccentric touches. Thus we get episodes like "The One Behind the Wheel" (Allison is possessed by a mouthy, repugnant crime victim, but Joe insists she pretend to be herself so as not to freak out the kids) or "Better Off Dead," an amusing and touching tale of a ghost struggling to accept his fate. Overall, though it has its weaknesses, Medium remains one of TV's most eminently watchable series. Bonus material includes deleted scenes, a few featurettes, and occasional commentary tracks. --Sam Graham

Customer Reviews

Wow! Wow! Wow!
I am a huge fan of Medium and have been since the very first episode. Much of the best television is on cable and Medium reaches that quality level and far surpasses the general dramas we see on network television. I have always felt like Medium plays out like one long movie that never looses intensity. Yes, there are subplots but the basic story develops as Allison learns more about her gift, her husband and family learn to cope with its impact and her life with the DA's office becomes more and more encompassing.

I loved the first two seasons and must say that season three is even better. The writing and directing is amazing here. Many shows rest on their laurels but Medium grows up even more in season three. Of course the show still rests on the shoulders of the immensely talented Patricia Arquette. Having her cast as Allison Dubois provides magic. She truly possesses and embodies this role. The journey we take on the whole show is seen through her eyes. There is much drama this season. Troubles come to Joe separate from Allison and end up affecting their relationship. The whole family is given much to deal with here. Allison's work life gets much more intense and every aspect of the show is upped a level.

I don't want to give plot lines away but the last episodes of this season are exemplary and spellbounding television at its best. The whole cast is asked this season to up their game and everyone shines. Extra kudos must also be given to the guest star performances provided by Neve Campbell and Jason Priestley. Perfect casting that shows some great acting.

If you haven't seen Medium, please give it a try. This is truly excellent television that is intelligent and thought provoking. Also better acting can't be found. Patricia Arquette always shines and the rest of the cast stands up their with her.

I can't recommend this show or this season enough.

Love it.
I missed the T.V. series, so I am thoroughly enjoying the DVD's. The show is awesome. I love all the characters. Each episode is different, with exciting plots, twists. It is just a fantastic show. I love it and am so happy to have all three seasons on DVD. You will not be disappointed.

Medium getting better and better
At first this season seems like the other two seasons, until the last six episodes. When Allison's husband is held hostage at work his character is finally really looked at and really shows what a great TV couple they make. More episodes pertaining to Allison daughter's powers are brought forth and really show the kids acting abilities. More great special features are included. The only one not worth watching is the Racquet special feature (unless your really into tennis and ping-pong). And what a great lead into Season 4.