A quick-witted charlatan uses his keen observations and absurd antics to solve crimes for the police.
Campy and crowd-pleasing, with dry wit. A comfort watch at a brisk pace. Emotionally it carries some weight.
Streaming on Prime Video and Peacock.
Heads up on some innuendo or implied sex. That is past what the TV-PG on the box suggests. Beyond that, mild language and nothing scary.
Our estimate: fine from about 10. Rated TV-PG.
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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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