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Mind games


Psych centres on a quirky, intelligent crime consultant James Roday
Psych centres on a quirky, intelligent crime consultant James Roday (right) with absolutely no psychic abilities, only pure common sense

IT is an American criminal comedy-drama television series that has enthralled viewers with its quick-witted dialogues and racy plots. Psych from Monday to Thursday at 11 P.M. on Star World revolves around Shawn Spencer (James Roday), a young crime consultant, for the Santa Barbara Police Department whose "heightened observational skills" and impressive detective instincts allow him to convince people that he solves cases with psychic abilities. The truth is that Spencer has developed a keen eye for detail after being instructed by his police officer father to note even the minutest details of a crime scene’s surroundings. But nobody is ready to believe that it is his keen observation that results in him cracking cases that defy logic. His colleagues are puzzled by the uncanny way he solves crimes. They are not altogether convinced about his psychic powers. But they have no choice but to assign him to tough cases that he solves for an ever-suspicious, but grudgingly impressed, police force. The detective serial centres on quirky, intelligent characters by mixing comedy with crime and features a somewhat eccentric lead character with absolutely no psychic abilities but pure common sense.

Foot-tapping show

This reality television show will have you tapping your feet. Step It Up and Dance on Mondays at 6 P.M. on AXN is a dance show that gives an opportunity to some of the most talented dancers. Participants, who are professional dancers, display their skill in this dramatic series where everyone has to master different styles, which culminate in a final showdown. Apart from the hip-hop, funk and other modern dance styles there’s also plenty of old-fashioned dancing ranging from ballet to jazz and from Broadway to the burlesque. The show starts with 10 dancers but week after week one participant is whittled out leaving just one dancer in the end, who is the ultimate winner. The prize money is a cool $100,000! Hosted by the glamorous Elizabeth Berkley, the dance show has a passionate fan following and has spawned a slew of copycats. NF





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