Psych
Fake psychic. Real detectives.
Created by Steve Franks
On USA Network
A high-spirited procedural comedy built on the warmth of a tight ensemble and the sustained playfulness of a con that never gets old.
Thanks to his police officer father's efforts, Shawn Spencer spent his childhood developing a keen eye for detail (and a lasting dislike of his dad). Years later, Shawn's frequent tips to the police lead to him being falsely accused of a crime he solved. Now, Shawn has no choice but to use his abilities to perpetuate his cover story: psychic crime-solving powers, all the while dragging his best friend, his dad, and the police along for the ride.
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Questions people ask
Is Psych easy watching? Yes, very. More comforting than 91% of series.
Does Psych leave you hopeful? Yes. More hopeful than 81% of series.
Is Psych sad? Barely. Less sad than 75% of series.
Is Psych scary? Not especially. Less frightening than 70% of series.
Is Psych violent? Not especially. Less violent than 65% of series.
These describe how the series comes across across its whole run, compared with other well-known series. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked episode by episode, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.
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Cinnamon Score
How much this series gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.
You have seen this shape before.
How unlike any other series this one feels
How much more it delivers than it promises
How much audiences actually like it
Ensemble
Everything like Psych, and what each one shares →
Like Psych
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Psych
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Psych, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Psych, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Psych, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
