Medium Gets Darker
“Medium” has always dealt with issues of murder, kidnapping and what not; not exactly fun and games. However the past few episodes, and in fact much of this season, just seem darker and more violent than usual. I’m not sure what to think about that. I mean I have been cringing while watching the show lately, something I didn’t used to do. I think part of it is a purposeful reflection on the troubles the family is going through, with both Joe and Allison facing dark times with the loss of their jobs.
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Recently we’ve had to face a lot two-part episodes as well. Previously Allison and Ariel were both having odd dreams of death and murder, which ended up connecting two similarly different cases. Also Joe’s mom faces cancer and an uncertain future. Currently Allison and Cynthia (guest star Angelica Houston) are involved in a kidnapping case which appears linked to the disappearance of Cynthia’s daughter years ago by a couple of psychopaths that kidnap and torture young girls.
The one bright spot going on is Joe is now having funny dreams! Joe is dreaming of an invention of sorts which he’s looking to patent and make money off of, but Allison says they don’t have the money now to do this. Obviously this is going to cause some problems between them, as if they need anymore. I hope Joe can make it work, because let me tell you he’s annoying me. I was glad Elton (from the Cosby Show, the unemployment office worker) basically asked him if he was doing anything to get a job. In my opinion he’s not, as he could get a job but is seems doesn’t want to do something he thinks is beneath him and his education. You have kids to feed buddy, suck it up!
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