Did anyone catch the Psych remake this week? Here’s a story on what they were up to. Short version: they did a complete remake of a Season 1 episode, with tons of guest stars. On paper, this sounds like a “we’ve run out of ideas” moment, but in practice it was pretty damn awesome. Funny in it’s own right, lots of easter eggs for fans, enough plot change to keep it interesting, solid performances all around, and the usual “not taking ourselves seriously” vibe that I love.
Watched it, enjoyed it, but felt like I was missing a lot. The original is available on Netflix streaming, so I’m going to take that in and then watch it again…
Don’t really remember the original (it’s on OnDemand, but I haven’t had time to rewatch it) but even on its own this was pretty good.
I especially liked when Shawn was being critical of horrible remakes (like Dukes of Hazzard, and yeah, he’s right that was garbage) or telling Jules he and she were gonna get together.
No chief, though? Seems like something like this would’ve been good to get her in (at least a little bit) since she’s currently on the outs of the ongoing storyline.
I thought the episode was freaking hilarious. I was rolling when the lawyer kept reading the notes with weatherman name suggestions. My son and I were literally laying back against the couch where we were sitting, laughing so loud we had to play it back twice to hear all the names.
I liked seeing Ray Wise and Dana Ashbrook from Twin Peaks. Wise played Leland Palmer in Twin Peaks. In this episode of Psych his character was named Judge Horace LeLand.