PSYCH “Yin 3 in 2D” Review

PSYCH (USA) Yin 3 in 2D

PSYCH “Yin 3 in 2D” Season 5 Episode 16 – Why do I love Psych season finales? Could it be all the extra drama, angst, action thrown in with the same amount of humor we’ve all come to know and love from this show? You bet it is.

Which is why I was a little worried when they actually caught Yin in this episode and Yang went safely back to the loony bin. Without the Yin Yang storyline where will we be next season when it’s time for our seasonal dose of serious Shawn? Well the good news is that there is still Alison, and considering the glare she gave Shawn and Gus while she was carted away in a police car, I’m thinking she could be their next foe. Also, like Shawn pointed out to Juliette, there is always another crazy waiting in line. So I guess there’s really nothing to worry about, I’m sure the show will have no problem giving us the type of season finales we’ve come to expect – which is to say fan-freaking-tastic.

Finally, I loved how when everything was over, they left off with Lassie discovering Shawn and Juliette’s little secret. I cannot wait to see what that does to the relationship between all of them, come next season. Gah, I can’t believe we have to wait six months to see it. Sigh.

My favorite bits..

Shawn deciding that he would like to die by firing squad and picking nothing but comedians to do the shooting because it would be funnier that way.

Shawn throwing a piece of candy at Lassie.

Juliette’s reaction to hearing the girl’s story and asking Lassie if she still needed to be there.

Shawn asking Juliette if she was afraid to believe Alison. Whoa.

Henry spitting out his coffee when Alison asked if he was psychic, too. Ha!

Finding out that the pic of little Shawn standing next to Yang was real.

Henry showing Alison all of Shawn’s turkey drawings.

Henry telling Alison that he thought of turning Shawn’s room into something useful, but changed his mind when he realized it would involve target practice. LOL.

Freaking out as much as Henry did when he saw the yin yang symbol on the bed and that Alison was gone. Holy crap!

Yang saying that she was no longer a threat to others except for the “fat bitch in the cafeteria who can’t grasp the concept of a full scoop of mashed potatoes”.

Yang telling Lassie not to get his “1950′s boxers in a twist”.

Henry fumbling when telling Shawn to “see… uh, sense” the way things were. Whew, nice catch.

Loving Shawn’s collection of vinyl. Nice!

Finding out that Gus still has his Lite Brite. Aw man, I used to love mine so much. Coolest. Toy. Ever.

Henry ignoring Lassie and trying to break into the house, even without backup.

My jaw just about dropping to the floor when Alison pulled out the shotgun. Okay yeah, I so didn’t see that coming.

Shawn asking Alison if she knew the exact moment she realized she was a complete psycho. LOL.

Thinking “OMG it’s Robocop!” when Yin turned around and revealed himself.

Gus’s guesses on what Shawn would be thinking when he died, especially the one about that scene in Summer School because that’s one of my favorites too.

Juliette figuring out that Alison was lying. Way to go, Jules!

The Juliette versus Alison kick-ass chick fight and Juliette winning.

Gus telling Shawn that he didn’t blame him and if he had the chance to do it all again he would and apologizing for not always being able to cut loose. Oh Gus, oh Shawn.. *whimpers*

Shawn asking if Grover’s Corners was a Sesame Street reference. Oh Shawn, well I guess he didn’t perform in ‘Our Town’ when he was in high school, like all of the rest of us did. And let me just say that I was pretty darn good as Mrs. Webb.

Saying a silent “daddy??” right along with Gus when Yang came in the door.

Yang getting her new pic with Shawn.

Shawn pulling Gus into the hug with him and his parents. Awww!

McNab telling Lassie that he was like a robot and Lassie saying someone had told him that on his Eharmony page. LOL.

Lassie taking a moment to shake off everything that had happened, once he was alone… ah, so maybe not such a robot after all. Love seeing little hints of his humanity peeking through sometimes.

Shawn and Juliette promising to protect each other. Aw, so sweet!

Lassie standing behind the window and catching Shawn and Juliette kissing. Oh boy!!

What did you think of this episode of Psych? Got any favorite bits or least favorite bits of your own? I’d love to hear from you!

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By Michelle Carlbert | December 22, 2010 | 18 Comments

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Dtroo

I actually love Yang now after this episode. Ally Sheedy plays such a good crazy! This was probably the best episode of the Psych series. I didn’t dare turn away from the TV. I’m actually still scared.

Favorite bits:
Definitely all you’ve listed about Yang, especially her facial expressions when she was taking her picture with Shawn and the “fat bitch” in the kitchen. I laughed so much. and..
“Was someone a bad girl and went through her mommy’s closet” as Yang was walking out to Shawn and Gus. That was hilarious.

I actually would’ve liked for Juliet to be the one take down Yin but Yang deserved it.

http://www.daemonstv.com/author/mokibobolink/ Mokibobolink

I think I love Yang now, too. She’s still a complete nutjob and it’s weird that she had a crush on Shawn when he was a kid but even with all that, she’s still pretty awesome.

Well Juliet did get to take down Allison, which was cool too.

Wait 4 it

I think when McNab was telling Lassie that he was like a robot, it was a reference to robocop, since Lassie is a cop. If it was then that was great, if not, still great. Can’t wait till summer!!

http://www.daemonstv.com/author/mokibobolink/ Mokibobolink

You know, I totally remember thinking that when McNab called Lassie a robot but somehow I guess I forgot to write it down. I think I was too distracted by Lassie’s pause on the steps and what it meant. Thanks for the reminder! LOL.

James

My favorite parts of this had to be Gus & Yang & Yin

First off:

Gus – His thoughts on Shawn dying with a stupid grin–I TOTALLY IMAGINED THAT. HAHA. And oh dear lord, I freaking teared up when I thought Gus was gonna die. I mean, I knew they wouldn’t kill him off but yet I was scared that they would cus they made it so much more real.

Yang – Daughter of Yin! Nice twist. When they first introduced Yang again with that dress and little clip on her hair, I thought, “she looks like a simple innocent little girl” and with how she was acting, rightfully so. And when she kept saying “daddy” to Yin, I began to feel really sorry for her and almost took a liking to how innocent and girly she was. Specially how happy she was when she got her new picture with Shawn.

Yin – I think they chose the right man for Yin. I mean, no one else pulled off such an evil and diabolical in the history of television like him. And what I do like most is that his personality is kinda quirky like Shawn & Gus. “You also had a black partner and I thought that was fun.” HA!

All in all, way to go Psych writers!

http://www.daemonstv.com/author/mokibobolink/ Mokibobolink

Awesome! Loved all your favorite bits, too! And yes, I agree, no one else could have played Yin as well as Peter Weller.

John

I think the season finale was great. Although I had a different take on the end scene. Right before Lassiter had a moment in the hall Shawn and Juliet were discussing the next criminal. I thought the way it was cut together sort of foreshadowed Lassiter becoming that next criminal. Perhaps, Season 6 would be a slow descent into madness for him. Maybe I just read it the wrong way, but either way I think it could be an interesting storyline (although perhaps a bit too dark for Psych).

James

That’s actually an interesting take John and I actually saw it kind of like that too. The way Lassiter was looking grim, it looked like he was trying to control some kind of crazy killer inside of him. I’m sure that’s not the cast but it did seem like it. Just like the second Ying Yang episode where McNabb looked like he was gonna kill Abigail.
http://www.daemonstv.com/author/mokibobolink/ Mokibobolink

Whoa, interesting thoughts on the whole Lassie thing. I have no idea if that’s where they are going but I would love it if that were the case. Not that I’d want him to stay bad, but I’m always up for my favorite characters to go through some interesting stuff and something like that would be a great storyline for him.

Lauren

I’m confused. I thought Lassiter already knew about Shawn and Jules from the diner scene in Dual Spires when he held his hand up, shielding himself from the Jules/Shawn snuggling moment. If that wasn’t what he was doing, then why was he holding his hand up so oddly?

http://www.daemonstv.com/author/mokibobolink/ Mokibobolink

You know, I gotta be honest, I don’t remember that scene but I was pretty sure that Shawn and Jules had been hiding it from everyone except Gus.

Chrisjozo

I wasn’t really surprised that Alison was an ally of Yin. The moment they showed Henry giving her a tour of the house I knew something was wrong. She had this weird grin on her face and they were playing the eerie music.

http://www.daemonstv.com/author/mokibobolink/ Mokibobolink

Well you’re way more observant than me because I totally missed that. Well done!

PR

Great review! I loved this episode as well! And like you, I was getting so used to the creep-tastic Yin/Yang finales. However, I do think another of the same might have made the show a *little* too dark.

When I first saw Alison, and heard her story I actually thought she WAS Yang, but then I realized Yang was a guy, so I felt pretty stupid. When I heard about her teacher, I figured she was just a pawn… turned out to be creepier than that!

Ha ha, I was right along with Gus on the “Daddy?” part. Who knew Yang was just a crazy pedophile with a psychopath serial killer daddy?

Loved the end! I think Lassie’s scarred for life though. xD

P.S. I thought it was spelled Juliet?

http://www.daemonstv.com/author/mokibobolink/ Mokibobolink

Thanks! Glad you liked the review.

LOL, yep I think poor Lassie is probably scarred for life. But he’s gonna have to get over it as I don’t think Shawn and Jules are breaking up anytime soon.

Oh yeah, I guess it is “Juliet”. Oops, my bad. I could always quote Shawn and say “I’ve seen it both ways…”
PR

I certainly hope they won’t!

Ha ha, nice one!!

Lindsea

Those points are really awesome I loved them all.One of them that I loved most of all was when Shawn and Gus were sitting down with yang and she gets all strange and says he looks a lot happier and asks if he is seeing someone. Then he tells her that he doesn’t think it is relevant and she screams out to the whole cafateria “Shawn Spencer has taken a luvvva!’