Psych 2: Lassie Come Home
Psych 2: Lassie Come Home

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Psych 2: Lassie Come Home

2020
Movie
89 min
English

After Santa Barbara Police Chief Carlton Lassiter is ambushed and left for dead, Shawn and Gus return to help him and find themselves embroiled in a case involving the personal, the professional – and even the supernatural.

Insights

IMDb6.6/10
Rotten Tomatoes100%
Metacritic60/100
Google Users82%
Director: Steve FranksGenres: Comedy, Mystery, Crime

Plot Summary

Shawn Spencer and Burton Guster return for a mysterious case involving their old friend Carlton Lassiter. When Lassiter is critically injured and starts experiencing hallucinations, Shawn and Gus must travel back to Santa Barbara to help him. They uncover a conspiracy within the hospital and race against time to clear Lassiter's name and find the truth.

Critical Reception

Psych 2: Lassie Come Home received generally positive reviews from critics and audiences, who praised its humor, callbacks to the original series, and the performances of the main cast, particularly Timothy Omundson's return. While some noted it might be too reliant on nostalgia for casual viewers, fans of the original show found it a satisfying continuation.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its faithful continuation of the beloved 'Psych' humor and character dynamics.

  • Appreciated the heartfelt return of Timothy Omundson and the strong chemistry among the cast.

  • Felt like a warm, nostalgic reunion for long-time fans of the franchise.

Google audience: Google users largely enjoyed 'Psych 2: Lassie Come Home,' highlighting its effective blend of comedy and mystery. Many appreciated the continuation of the series' signature wit and the opportunity to see the beloved characters back in action. The film's ability to balance new plot elements with nostalgic callbacks was a frequent point of praise.

Fun Fact

The film's title is a direct homage to the 1943 film 'Lassie Come Home,' and it marks a significant return for actor Timothy Omundson, who suffered a major stroke shortly before filming began, to his role as Carlton Lassiter.

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