pupculturephotography Fourth on our "Best of" PsychFANcisco pictures focuses on Tim Omundson. Tim won the role of Lassiter by showcasing his ability to counter Shawn's foolishness with a stern response. Admittedly, according to Tim, in his audition he was annoyed that James Roday Rodriguez kept improvising lines so part of that response was genuine in that moment. The main cast, though, quickly adopted a close friendship that led to the success of the show.

Tim's relationships with the other characters adapted throughout the show, leading to a more understanding, tender dynamic, but never totally moving away from some degree of sternness. Tim showcased a number of talents including his ability to weight against Shawn's carefree attitude with scorn, but he also showcased singing, some dancing, and masterfully displayed comedic scenes as well. Tim's life was forever changed with his 2017 stroke, but, if anything, the situation cemented what a close family this cast had become. Led by Tim's wife Allison, the Psych cast and crew have supported Tim in his recovery incredibly well. Tim has displayed amazing strength and courage in his recovery, continuing to push himself in his ability to speak, walk, act, and now to sing. His story serves as a tremendous inspiration, and through it all he has maintained his infectious laugh and caring demeanor.

Gus is highly intelligent but in a way that feels he never utilized it properly. He has the mental fortitude to become a doctor if he wanted, he has the drive and the willpower it takes to become invested (as shown with how deep his knowledge of the bee and other subjects goes), yet he never did. We see in the pilot how little he actually cares for his “real” job. It pays the bills, thats it. At the end of the day, Gus plays it safe, and you get the feeling in the pilot that he’s not happy with where he’s at. He’s stagnant. Unfulfilled. Just as lost as Shawn.

In a lot of ways, they’re similar with that aspect. Both him and shawn have a variety of interests and skills, yet neither seemed to pursue a career in those fields. In shawns case, in his own words “he mastered it and moved on.” He got bored (ahem, ADHD). But i think in Gus’s case, he was too afraid to try. Or maybe nothing quite gave him enough of a spark to want to. As everyone later points out, Gus has a shit ton of potential that never seemed properly used.

Until Shawn comes around. And he needs him. He needs all of Gus’s knowledge and skills. He even finds the clues that the doctor was fake and Jari was sitting next to the kid with the inhaler. And its fun. He’s excited. Psych brings him joy.

As for our intro to Juliet- fantastic. We learn so much from so little screen time. She can banter with Shawn easily, and isn’t afraid to give pushback or to give Lassiter pointers (which considering she’s like brand new and he’s a bit of a prick is saying something), and she trusts her instincts to follow through with Shawns advice. Shes a good cop. Almost the antithesis to Lassiter. Shes warm, friendly, and trusting to his cold, distant, and weary.

Side note:

James motorcycle face makes me lol every goddamn time