Psi

Based on just first episode, this is a great show. Wanted to clarify/updated for everyone that it's not dubbed into Spanish. It's in Portuguese with English or Spanish subtitles. I didn't use the English subtitles much since I speak Portuguese, but I thought the translation was very poor from what I saw.

As someone with a considerable background in writing and acting, when I watch a TV series, I am very attuned to each scene, line of dialogue, shot, sequence, characterization, etc. I think PSI, in its first season, is extremely good. I'd rate seven or eight of the episodes a "10." Consider that the series is basically contrived as people who either sit around talking or interacting in small groups. There are no extravagant visual effects or sound effects or FSX to mesmerize you. The episodes do require you to remain focused on the various inter- and intrapersonal conflicts that arise between and among the characters, and even though some of the episodes address some rare or arcane psychological issues, the plots and stories are nearly always plausible and interesting. Bravo to the actor Emilo de Mello, who as Dr. Carlo subtly displays a range of emotions convincingly and honestly. The same with the rest of the regular cast.

This is a good series from Brazil but some of the episodes are really poorly written. The editing is choppy and continuity of the story line is lacking. Sometimes, there is no resolution to the episode, which leaves the viewer frustrated. The dialog in a few of the episodes has too much "psychobabble" which is often irrelevant to the story and does nothing for character development. Although the acting is done at a good level, the seasons have a tendency to run out of steam and thus fails to hold attention or viewer engagement. The first 2 seasons were the best. In later seasons, the plots become more fantasy than reality, and the scripts become very childish. Overall, it is a good effort and fairly watchable if you are looking for something different.

Uncommonly good. So far, PSI is my second favorite, Hard being first. Whoever picks these series is a genius. I find them fascinating and entertaining especially Episode 5 of Psi. I catch myself thinking that this psychotherapist is one smart dude worthy of the highest respect for his intellect and relationships with children and adults. He is so cool. There are few people in the real world like him.

Turned HBO on demand, want to watch this Brazilian show,and for my immense frustration and disappointment, the show is in Spanish language! Im from Rio, and i want to watch the show in the original idiom, not Spanish! This is a total disrespect! HBO has done the same thing in the past with Brazilian shows, putting Spanish idiom over the Portuguese, like there are no Brazilians that would try to watch and appreciate a good Brazilian show! I doubt anyone from Brazil will be happy when they try to watch the show, and for their total deception, the show will be in Spanish, a idiom that should be used in Spanish movies only! With all respect, im sure people will understand my frustration about this!