Psych Season 8

DVD Wholesale Quick Overview:

The 8th season of the show felt off from the prior seasons. Part of this is because the spoof/specialty episodes that were mixed in here and there in prior seasons were basically every other episode of season 8, up until the series finale. For those who listen to the commentary tracks that was because the writers knew it would be the last season and basically did all the episodes they wanted to do up to that point, but had not. So there is a remake episode, telling the same story as the weatherman murder from an earlier season with most of the parts recast with actors who had appeared on the show throughout the series. There was an episode based in London, with Gus decked out in Harry Potter attire (and seeing the return of Cary Elewes) and en episode that pays homage to just about every horror film aside from Friday the 13th.

Another thing that hurt this season was the lack of all the main cast in each episode. Part of it was done for story line reasons, but there were just too large a chunk of time throughout the 10 episodes where Chief Vick, Juliette or Henry would not appear. There were some great guest star spots in the season including Mira Sorvino, Tom Arnold (and a ghost), Anthony Michael Hall, and even (finally) Billy Zane and Val Kilmer. Even with the faults of the season overall, the series finale was wonderful. It told the story that I think needed to be told, was funny, heartwarming and even tear jerking toward the end.

For those who get the DVDs, like the other seasons there are commentary tracks on some episodes, deleted scenes for most episodes and a gag reel. The musical (which was actually filmed during season 7, but not aired until season 8) is also included. There are commentary tracks for both the musical episode and the series finale. There are also a couple short behind the scenes features, one for the musical, and one for the ending/wrapping up of the series. All in all a lot there.

Overall Psych was a great show. It definitely ran out of steam during season 7, and season 8 kind of bore the brunt of that. By the end however the series is tied up nicely, and the characters are in a good place as show show goes off into the sunset. Even though season 8 is not as good as the prior seasons overall, it is still worth getting if you have the other seasons on DVD.

– Mike S.

Its so much fun to watch this. The constant bickering between two best friends while solving crimes. I have enjoyed watching all 8 seasons. I am happy to have the complete collection now. If you are bored or need to laugh or have a bad day. This is the show for you. Its a pretty clean show compared to a lot of stuff out there. I love Psych! I love Gus’s facial expressions when Shawn says or does something stupid or surprising.

– Christine

DVD Wholesale Main Features:

Actors: James Roday, Dule Hill
Format: Multiple Formats, Box set, Color, Dolby, NTSC, Widescreen
Language: English (Dolby Digital 5.1)
Subtitles: English
Region: Region 1 (U.S. and Canada only.)
Aspect Ratio: 1.78:1
Number of discs: 3
Studio: NBC Universal
DVD Release Date: April 1, 2014
Run Time: 484 minutes