Ep 8. Burn Baby Burn - Part II

The season 4 episode 8 of Medium is titled "Burn Baby Burn - Part II" and it continues the story from the previous episode where Allison becomes involved in a case of a young arsonist who has been setting fires around the town. The episode opens up with Allison and Lee Scanlon investigating an arson case at a diner where the young arsonist sets the place on fire. Allison sees that in the flames, the arsonist is trying to send a message to her and so she becomes even more personally invested in the case.

As the investigation progresses, Allison struggles to find the connection between the young boy and the fires he sets and she starts to feel a sense of empathy towards him. The audience follows the story as the investigators try to piece together the clues and dig deeper into the boy's troubled past and family history. As they uncover more about the young arsonist, they realize the case is not as straightforward as they initially thought and the boy's intentions are far from malicious.

The episode is filled with twists and turns, keeping viewers on the edge of their seats as they follow Allison and her team trying to solve the case. The emotional toll on Allison is evident as she tries to balance her personal life and her responsibilities as a medium and an investigator. Her psychic abilities often get in the way of her personal life, as she tries to cope with the stress and anxiety of witnessing brutal crimes and visions.

In "Burn Baby Burn - Part II," we see a deeper side of Allison as she tries to connect with the young arsonist and understand what drives him to commit such destructive acts. Her compassion and empathy towards him are palpable, and the audience starts to see her as more than just a medium trying to solve a case. In many ways, this episode is about human connection and understanding, as well as the consequences of trauma and abuse.

The episode's pacing is well-done, with enough action to keep viewers engaged without sacrificing character development or emotional depth. The cinematography and special effects are also noteworthy, especially in the scenes where Allison has visions of the fires and the boy's past experiences.

Overall, "Burn Baby Burn - Part II" is a gripping installment of Medium that showcases the show's strengths in storytelling, character development, and emotional depth. It's a must-watch for fans of the show and anyone who loves a good mystery with a touch of the supernatural.