Ep 7. I Don't Believe

As Theresa Caputo returns for the ninth season of Long Island Medium, the audience is in for another ride of goosebumps and revelations. In episode 7, "I Don't Believe," Theresa attempts to navigate the skepticism of her client, Randy, who has lost his brother and is experiencing some unexplainable events in his house. Randy, a self-proclaimed skeptic, is hesitant to believe in the medium's abilities and is only accompanying his fiancé to appease her.

Right off the bat, Theresa senses a lot of energy around Randy and his fiancé as they sit for their reading in the comfort of their living room. Randy's energy is distinct, almost borderline antagonistic, which is understandable given his predetermined mindset about the validity of the medium's abilities. Theresa reminds Randy that she is not there to convert him, but merely to guide him through his grief and help him communicate with his loved ones who have passed on.

As the reading begins, Theresa throws one accurate piece of information after another, connecting some dots and revealing some startling truths. Randy begins to show some cracks in his stubborn exterior as he listens to Theresa's messages from beyond. However, it's not until Theresa's encounter with a particular spirit that Randy begins to truly believe in her abilities. The conversation she shares with this spirit leaves Randy speechless, and his reaction is one that will leave viewers' own hearts overflowing.

As with every episode of Long Island Medium, there are plenty of emotional moments that are sure to tug at the viewer's heartstrings. Theresa seems to have a way of digging deep into her client's personal issues and bringing forth closure like nobody else can. In "I Don't Believe," there are moments of laughter, tears, and everything in between.

Beyond Randy's reading, the episode also features a subplot in which Theresa reads for a man who is described as "famous in the horse racing world." The episode doesn't make it clear who this man is, but it's clear that he holds some importance in his field. His reading is brief, but he is visibly moved by Theresa's messages, and it serves as a reminder that even those in the public eye turn to mediums for guidance and solace.

The pacing of the episode is steady, with moments of levity and heartbreaking emotional scenes intermingled throughout. The editing keeps the viewer engaged, moving from one storyline to the other seamlessly, building up to the culminating point of the episode without ever feeling rushed. The music accompanying each scene appropriately complements the mood, alternating between playful and melancholic when necessary.

Overall, "I Don't Believe" is yet another fitting entry for Long Island Medium's ninth season. It's an emotional, heartwarming, and sometimes even humorous episode that solidifies Theresa Caputo's reputation as one of the most sensitive, compassionate, and gifted mediums of our time. At the end of the episode, even the most skeptical viewer will be inclined to believe in the spiritual realm and the messages from the great beyond.