The End of an Era
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As many of you guys have already posted, this will be the last season of Psych =( It is super disappointing that USA has decided not to renew the show for a ninth season and even more disappointing that they chose to announce it now but as the saying goes, all good things must come to an end.
I've watched Psych from the very beginning and gotten people hooked on and I've definitely used the show as a friendship caliber- oh, you love Psych? You think it's hilarious? You're my kind of person!
Eight years is a long ass time, and it has been an amazing journey. It's definitely one of the most recognizable USA Network shows, and nothing can take away its legacy at the network. While I am definitely throwing some side-eye at USA and NBCUniversal, at the same time it's very impressive that they've given this wonderful show 121 episodes...especially considering Psych's ratings for S7 & S8 have been less than half of Monk's in their 7th and 8th seasons. It's always been the little show that could in many ways, mostly in "that little show that could be witty and have great subtle character development while still being silly and make a two hour musical and do plays on every single genre and still have heart while being kooky and out of the box." And of course, there's always going to be episodes that were better than others (maybe it's because I never watched Twin Peaks but I thought Dual Spires was a DULL episode) but episode taste will always been subjective while objectively, Psych is just a damn good show.
I also can't think of a better way for Psych to go out having just won a People's Choice Award for Best Cable TV Comedy...don't you love it when awards shows get it right?
The episode after the Olympics looks AMAZING though, check out some pics and a episode summary here. The upside to this announcement is that interest is now incredibly high and there will probably (hopefully) be heavy promotion during the Olympics as well. It's actually the top of FB trending posts too! The Psych After Show is also something new and cool and will be a great homage and retrospective to the amazing cast, writers, and crew that has brought us so much joy.
Galavant has found its king. Psych standout Timothy Omundson has been cast as the second lead opposite Joshua Sasse in ABC’s single-camera pilot Galavant, a comedy fairytale written by Dan Fogelman, with Oscar-winning composer Alan Menken writing the music. Galavant centers on handsome Prince Galavant (Sasse) - a classic once-upon-a-time hero, complete with sword, horse, great hair, courage, mad skills (like dragon-slaying and helping the poor) - and his quest for revenge over the evil King Richard (Omundson) who stole his one true love, the beautiful Madalena (Mallory Jansen). To Galavant’s shock, Madalena decided she prefers the King and his wealth and power to the love of penniless Galavant.
I hear Omundson was Fogelman’s pick for the pivotal role from the get-go, and while it took a while, the actor was ultimately cast as King Richard, the last remaining part in the pilot which is about to begin production in London. Omundson, repped by Innovative Artists and manager Mike Bircumshaw, recently wrapped his eight-season turn as Detective Lassiter on USA’s dramedy Psych.
Deadline source won't link =/
TBH this sounds better off as a movie or mini series but a) I'm not complaining and b) this sounds like a nice balance to Once Upon a Time's sweeping dramatics which I do love but sometimes strays on the side of too much
Dule Hill, keeping it light:
Psych is ending?! Awww Yeaa...wait, WHAT!?! That's it @Psych_USA & @JamesRoday tonight get ready to be #COGBLOCKED!!!
- Dulé Hill (@DuleHill) February 6, 2014
Well #Psycho-'s... Thank you. Forever grateful.
- Maggie Lawson (@maggielawson) February 5, 2014
I get on a plane for TWO hours and all hell breaks loose.
- Timothy Omundson (@Omundson) February 5, 2014
To all of YOU from all of Us @Psych_USA, our LOVE knows no bounds.
- Timothy Omundson (@Omundson) February 5, 2014
The #Psych set was the softest of sweet nests. I'll miss the way it cupped and supported me on my visiiiiits. #Love #andO
- Jimmi Simpson (@jimmisimpson) February 6, 2014
RT @jimmisimpson: The #Psych set was the softest of sweet nests. I'll miss the way it cupped and supported me on my visits. RIP Mary Lightly
- James Roday (@JamesRoday) February 6, 2014
@JamesRoday @DuleHill @Omundson You guys will still come to all the USA events though, right? Right? :(
- Christopher Gorham (@ChrisGorham) February 5, 2014
RT @ChrisGorham: @JamesRoday @DuleHill @Omundson You guys will still come to all the USA events though, right? I'm bartending at upfronts.
- James Roday (@JamesRoday) February 5, 2014
Love you guys. And still plenty of delicious flavor left to suck on. We'll do it together and #suckiiiiitforever.
- James Roday (@JamesRoday) February 5, 2014
@NerissaAntwi not cancelled. Just blowing kisses and taking a victory lap. We did it together. No goodbyes. Just heartfelt thanks.
- James Roday (@JamesRoday) February 6, 2014
Terry Goldman, Director of Social Media for USA
@nicole_msmith It has been my pleasure. It has been unlike anything I've ever worked on. Feel very blessed to have been a part of it
- Terry Goldman (@terrygoldman) February 5, 2014
It's over. And what a run. We're grateful for everything, but mostly the Psychos. Best fans in television. See you soon. #farewellpsych
- Psych Writer's Room (@psychwrites) February 5, 2014
It has been an amazing joyride these last eight years. Thanks to everyone who tagged along for the journey.
- Steve Franks (@SteveFranks) February 5, 2014
All the outpouring has been overwhelming. You guys are the best. I'd better start writing the movie now.
- Steve Franks (@SteveFranks) February 5, 2014
And the finale is kind of spectacular.
- Steve Franks (@SteveFranks) February 5, 2014
Psycho's--We have an unbreakable bond of shared joy, laughter and tears. Nothing is forever except that bond.
- Kurt Fuller (@TheKurtFuller) February 5, 2014
You are. RT @me_alysa: @TheKurtFuller Please please please tell me we're going to see Woody in the finale????
- Kurt Fuller (@TheKurtFuller) February 6, 2014
@christinae88 In the immortal words of Simple Minds, "Don't you (forget about me)." Our best episodes are still to come! #Psych4Life
- Psych_USA (@Psych_USA) February 6, 2014
Thank you.
Love, k
- Kirsten Nelson (@nelsonKirsten) February 5, 2014
Stay tuned for more updates as we prepare ourselves. Don't forget too that the first six seasons are on Netflix, so there will be some great marathoning opportunities if you live in the US. If you don't or you don't have Netflix, please PM me and I will steer you in the right direction =)