Medium follows the life of Allison Dubois, who is portrayed by Patricia Arquette, as a medium for the Phoenix, Arizona district attorney's office. Allison uses her psychic abilities to communicate with the dead and uncover clues that lead to the arrest and convictions of the culprits. Allison has to overcome the stigma in law enforcement over relying and trusting guidance from paranormal sources to help them solve crimes. Medium airs on NBC and is patterned and based off the real life of Allison Dubois.