Psych 2: Lassie Come Home

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Psych 2: Lassie Come Home
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GenreDetective fiction
Comedy-drama
Based onPsych
by Steve Franks
Written bySteve Franks
James Roday Rodriguez
Andy Berman
Directed bySteve Franks
StarringJames Roday Rodriguez
Dulé Hill
Timothy Omundson
Maggie Lawson
Kirsten Nelson
Corbin Bernsen
Theme music composerSteve Franks
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
Production
Executive producersJames Roday Rodriguez
Dulé Hill
Steve Franks
Chris Henze
Kelly Kulchak
ProducerChris Cheramie
Running time88 minutes
Production companiesPacific Mountain Productions
Thruline Entertainment
Universal Content Productions
DistributorNBCUniversal Television Distribution
Release
Original networkPeacock
Original release
  • July 15, 2020 (2020-07-15)
Chronology
Preceded byPsych (2006–14)
Psych: The Movie (2017)
Followed byPsych 3: This Is Gus
External links
Website

Psych 2: Lassie Come Home is a 2020 American made-for-television comedy film based on the USA Network dramedy series, Psych. The film is a stand-alone sequel to the first film from 2017. The movie was released on July 15, 2020 on Peacock. James Roday Rodriguez, Dulé Hill, Timothy Omundson, Maggie Lawson, Kirsten Nelson, and Corbin Bernsen all reprised their roles from the series and first film, with frequently recurring actors Kurt Fuller and Jimmi Simpson also appearing. The film was directed by series creator Steve Franks, who co-wrote the script with Roday Rodriguez and Berman.

Plot[]

Chief Carlton Lassiter of the Santa Barbara Police Department is ambushed on the job and left for dead. After suffering a stroke on the operating table, Lassiter starts seeing unusual and possibly supernatural occurrences in his recovery clinic. Concerned that his condition makes him an unreliable witness to the truth of what he saw, he reaches out to Shawn and Gus. The pair travel to Santa Barbara from San Francisco to assist Lassiter in his efforts to find his shooter and explain what he has been seeing. What they do not realize is that Juliet O'Hara, Lassiter's former partner at the SBPD, is also investigating.

Juliet is subsequently advised that continuing her investigation without authorization will result in a departmental reprimand in San Francisco. Shawn and Gus discover, much to their chagrin, that they are unwelcome in their old stomping grounds, and make a surprising discovery about their old Psych office. Meanwhile, Chief Vick, still under consideration for a position as police commissioner, puts the job and policies aside when a key piece of information about Lassiter's assailant is found. Shawn also discovers something that he does not feel grown-up enough to handle well, which leads to a heart-to-heart talk with his father.

Meanwhile, Gus' girlfriend, Selene, deals with feelings of jealousy when it appears that Gus may have a romantic connection with Lassiter's nurse at the rehab clinic, so she tags along with Juliet to find out the truth for herself. When additional supernatural phenomena are observed, it is all hands on deck in a race against the clock to find the responsible individual before he or she can come back to finish Lassiter off. In the process, secrets from the past that will affect the future are divulged, and the investigation results in a few surprising outcomes.

Cast[]

Main article: List of Psych characters

Production[]

After Psych: The Movie, Franks indicated he wanted to make five more Psych movies.[1] On February 14, 2019, it was announced Psych: The Movie 2 was greenlit and all the main cast would return for the TV movie, which was set to premiere in late 2019.[2] On April 18, 2019, it was announced Joel McHale would be joining the TV movie, as well as Jimmi Simpson, reprising his recurring role as Mary Lightly.[3] On September 17, 2019, it was announced that the sequel had been renamed Psych 2: Lassie Come Home and would instead be airing on NBC Universal's new streaming service, Peacock.[4]

Reception[]

As of May 2021, the film holds an 83% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes, based on eleven reviews with an average rating of 8.36.[5] TV Guide graded the film five out of five stars.[6]

Sequel[]

On May 13, 2021, Peacock announced a third movie, Psych 3: This Is Gus, with production set to begin in the summer.[7]

References[]

  1. ^ MacDonald, Lindsay (December 8, 2017). "Yes, the Psych Movie Sequel Will Be All About John Cena". TV Guide. Retrieved July 13, 2020.
  2. ^ "Psych: The Movie 2 Is Coming to USA Network Later This Year!". Retrieved 2020-07-13.
  3. ^ USA Network (April 18, 2019). "Psych: The Movie 2 Announces Jimmi Simpson's Return and Adds Joel McHale". USA Network.
  4. ^ Andy Swift (September 17, 2019). "Psych Movie Sequel Gets a Doggone Cute New Title, Later Premiere Date Now on Peacock Streaming Service". TVLine.
  5. ^ "Psych 2: Lassie Come Home (2020)". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved July 19, 2020.
  6. ^ Thomas, Kaitlin (July 1, 2020). "Psych 2: Lassie Come Home Review: A Rare Franchise That Never Disappoints Its Fans". TV Guide. Retrieved July 13, 2020.
  7. ^ Ausiello, Michael (May 13, 2021). "Psych 3: This Is Gus a Go at Peacock; Threequel to Feature Wedding, Birth of 'Baby Guster,' Random Pineapple(s)". TVLine. Retrieved May 13, 2021.

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