Smurfs could be on A&E right now and be the highest rating. The network shows reruns and new episodes of Paranormal State, what do you think will win, shows that ppl already watched, or something havent seen before. Put them on USA and they won't even come close to Monday Night Raw.

lmfao!

Hi, Stacy is quite famous and continues to investigate and give lectures, and John Zaffis is a well know Demonologist, so due to the people involved, I dont think it was the son's fault or a teen upset. A Demonic an attach itself to anyone at any time, which it did, then in time possessed him. Neither Stacy or John, would put themselves on the line, for 15 mins of fame, they aleady have it. It happens to be a true story...I like that show too, and my favorite one is "Sallies House." JN

The most boring hour of my life was watching this show.

Saw that episode. Freaky!!

My in-laws used a professional dowser to find water on their property in upstate NY. They had to drill very deep but it was there!

I knew they'd get someone to be on that show! (it's a long story, message me if you want the details)

Yes it was freaky...John does good work..

OK, Ryan wasnt on long and plus they had other investigators on, from "Haunting Evidence" and a few others. They had a medium on there that was amazing. They had a group stay all night and take pics, used Thermal Imaging and EVP's and they had some good EVP's..I NEVER watch Maury, he is trash tv. But I was cleaning and not even paying attention till I heard what the subject matter was, then watched it...Pretty good stuff..Its better than "You're not the father" LOL..JN

I hate the show for all or most of the reasons everyone else has mentioned, but I can't stop watching it! It's like a disaster, you just can't look away. I can't anyway. The show makes me laugh, so it's amusing. I also allows me to get seriously peeved, allowing me to b*tch, rant, and relieve frustration. It's therapeutic, really, to yell at the fools. Some people yell at the TV when they're watching sports, I yell when I watch PS. I'm sure I can't be the only one.

LOL COOL But I throw things at the TV and that can be dangerous..JN

LOL! More dangerous than the roughly 1000 candles burning at "Dead Time"?

LOL Are you kidding, I wait till dead time!

Show has to much demon/rituals/religion etc on it. First of all to believe in Demons you must belive in God or Satan. This means you must have some strong relgious background. Just because you have a haunting doesnt mean its a Demon unless you are lead to believe this. Funny how TAPS and Paranormal State are two different shows yet looking for the same thing. And my biggest gripe of the show is where the hell did they get this "Dead Time" from?? Is this another religious thing? What a Joke. Paranormal State is a big drama show. They build up the problems then calm it towards the end with nice music and wording about whats happend now with the family. Why doesnt TAPS encounter demons? I think people who are more religious or brought up in a very strick religious family are more prone to have hauntings that make it seem like demons. This show is about one mans religion and should be kept on the religeous channels. Besides they are a bunch of college kids who think they know what they are doing like all the 1000's of ghost investigators popping up now due to TAPS program on TV. This is not a proven field etc. Its only based on experience and documentation. I think there should be a show on Paranormal investigators made up of indians from an indian tribe. Would make it different especially for the rituals of cleansing etc.

you make some good points. see I'm a religious person, BUT i believe you should check you believes at the door when preforming a scientific investigation.

Groups are different, some use scientific methods, others use various other methods. I am sure if one is highly religious their belief structure will play a role in the investigation in some way or another. This isn't necessarily a bad thing, but to each their own on an investigation.

It's the religious aspect of it that bothers me so bad, especially since I am not religious. Religion gets in the way of any scientific investigation. I really have a problem with everything being called demonic. It's just ridiculous to me. These people go into an investigation and automatically claim the entity is a demon, or the demon that is "following" Ryan. Why would such an old, well known demon want to tag along and bother that guy, anyway? It's all in his head. He's a narcissist and the group members follow him as if he's a cult leader or prophet. If they're too blind to see that their leader is loony they shouldn't be investigating anything.

I don't think religion gets in the way. These investigations by these paranormal "experts" are seriously humorous, to anyone that has conducted a real investigation, like a detective, or a bonifide scientist. A persons religious affiliation never enters into a real investigation. All evidence is scrutinized methodically, even continuing with the process long after a reasonable explanation is found. Because just because it is reasonable, does not mean it is the correct one. Debunking is a waste of time. And most paranormal investigations are biased (in one direction or the other), and a joke.

I can't stand PRS... too much of a Christian feel to that show. They display absolutely no evidence and the only two episodes I watched had me bored to tears.

I apologize if this next part is off topic, but I would just like to point out to whoever it was earlier that was saying something about witchcraft being involved with demons or satan... sorry, witchcraft is associated with Paganism, and Satan has absolutely no involvement in Paganism. Just to clarify. (sorry, it just bugs me when people say things like that)

I agree with that entirely .

i know there is a Christian overtone to the show but there is other religions in there to like occult/witch craft. i would think people trying to cast spells would piss people off more then some one praying to god. weird

To me there is no difference between prayer and spells if the intent is good as they both ask God or the powers that be for help It is just another spiritual path to the divine.

true.

I also don't like any of that, but Christianity is their primary religion. I know one of the girls is Wiccan or something.

I still like the show..it might be overdone most of the time..but even if there isnt any "paranormal activity"..Ryan still tries to help the clients in any way he possibly can..when the problem could be their mental health he finds someone who specializes in that department to help or even for marriage counselling when its needed...plus that show is probably pulling in big money..hes the one making profit off of blown out of proportion crap..doesnt hurt that hes pretty cute too

It is a more unique angle. There aren't any paranormal shows now (that I'm aware of) that show investigation and analysis from the organized religous/spiritual POV.



Why do demons attach themselves to any one? Same reasons. Can't say if he does or doesn't have a demon following him. But you can't have a discussion of demons and demonology without also including some aspect of faith.

FWIW, the group's former advisor at Penn State is a well known and respected demonologist and clinical psychologist.

I recently read an article that Ryan sought counsel (they didnt say who) and the Demonic that was following him or around him is now out of his life. But we do know, it can come return JN

Thats the one aspect I do like about that show, they help people regardless of the activity, they never turn their backs and walk out leaving them to deal with any sort of problem in their home. Its sort of cutting edge, due to this is the first show of this nature, and I like that they care so much about the people, not EMF's EVP's or evidence..JN

I have to be honest, I haven't watched this show since the second episode. The first show I was thrilled with. But the second show really was over done by the investigators AND the people living in the trailor like slobs, desperately vying for attention. I felt the demon aspect was overplayed, and the scrolling of the letters spelling the suspect name of the demon was merely meant to challenge subintellects, as it was obvious it spelled belial to anyone with a triple digit IQ. I agree at first I was happy that they seemed determined to help the afflicted. But I could not overcome the fact that the demon card was played, with very little evidence. I view this call as the most serious and dangerous of all infestations, and felt they were striving for ratings. It was just my gut feeling. I didn't feel that way with the first episode however. So I discontinued watching it. Although I would view it again, but I'm not going out of my way, or even entering the air date on my satelite controller. But, in all fairness to the rest of the reality/paranormal shows, I'm not real thrillled with them either. I thought the first episode of Monsterquest, regarding the Bigfoot in Ontario was very good. ~Jackal

Monsterquest was awesome!! as usual.

No they don't. Also, why would they investigate every single situation without some sort of screening? No one has the time to go investigate every claim there has to be some substance.

Man, you completely hit that nail on its head! Spot on! Not only was your read enteratining, but I completely agree with you! And you gotta love their "fancy equipment" LOL

yeah, the show is crap, i have stopped watching it all together. hopefully it will be off the air soon!

PRS is NOT a scientific group, they never claimed to be. They're focus is more on helping the client understand/cope with what's going on. They dont post or discuss their evidence because that's not the main focus of the show. Besides, why would you want a carbon copy of Ghost Hunters? That doesnt make sense. Just because they're approach is more of a spiritual/religious one doesnt mean its wrong, its just different. Its not right that people are ripping them apart for having a different method of doing things. That's the great thing about this field, the different ways of investigating. You dont need to agree with them at all. Production also makes them look different than they really are. How much can you really learn in 22 minutes of the show. I've met them & spoken to several of them & they really do devote alot of hours to each case. They care alot about their clients & genuinely want to help them. People dont see what goes on behind the scenes. Peole should really just back off of the, they're not doing anything wrong. They just have their way of doing things. If people dont like the show... DONT WATCH IT!

I don't and from the ratings not many people will for much longer.

Exactly! They are bombing big time. With each show the ratings drop more and more. I think everyone came on and got LIGhostChicks advice. DONT WATCH IT!

I enjoy watching it, they are helping people who are having problems and nothing is wrong with that. They spent on average 3 days at each place and we only get to see a measly 25minutes of there time.

Personally i dont think anyone on these forums could make a better show, its so easy to criticize but i find it hilarious that none of you are taking the intiative to make a better and more scientific show.

So have fun behind your keyboard criticizing the people who are genuinly helping other people with paranormal problems, but at least they are doing something you *snip*.

Also to all the people who say its just a big drama, well wtf do you expect when you enter into relationships with people. Emotions run high when you are changing a life.

So to whoever pony's up and makes a better show, i am looking forward to watching it but to the rest of you who care to just sit back and criticize well i hope your negitiveness serves you well.

Since when do you need a show to help people? LMFAO.....There are a lot of people on this site who have groups not only for ghost hunting, but support groups for mental disorders etc. None of us need a show to profit off of what we do. What we do in our own ways help the individuals in one way or another. Sorry we don't have a show that is having a ratings war with reruns of Family Guy. I don't see you lasting that long on here due to your lack of respect for fellow posters.

BTW, those who do investigate the claims of paranormal activity has every right to criticize another group who does the same thing. Infact anyone ON THESE BOARDS has every right to criticize any show for its public domain.

Dare I say this...Television shows are for entertainment. It's the public that will ultimately decide if any show is a success or failure. If folks here (on a discussion board) aren't entertained (for whatever reason) it's quite acceptable to voice such an opinion. Let's please be tolerant of the opinions of others...thanks.

Is it really that big of an issue that people who dislike the show & everything that PRS stands for have to go out of their ways to shred the show. It's like the people that complain about too much sex or violence on tv which has a very easy solution... TURN IT OFF! It's that easy. Not everyone is going to like or agree with the show but it's rude to rip it apart. Some people feel so strongly about it just change the channel, it's really easy. I dont personally like their methods & the editing makes them look really crappy but I like them as individuals. They're just doing what they think is right nothing more.

Nah. Im pretty sure I will continue ti rip them apart even if I don't watch the show. I watched one episode and haven't watched it since. That is the great thing about tv shows, everyone can be a critic

LOL you're right... I only watch the show cause I think Ryan is a cutie & Katrina is a real sweetheart. Im not a big fan of the show.

Hmmm. First post. A rant for the show. Hmmm. Maybe you are involved with this crappy ficitonal show. Makes sense. Ghost Hunters, as goofy as it is, makes this show look like an elementry school play. Boo ya.

Yea i am their canadian connection lol we doing a show on some canadian hauntings next

Ghost hunters? dear God are you 10yr or what. That show is horrible and obviously your taste in shows is.

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At least ghost hunter looks for some type of explanation. All PS does is scream demons all the time, then they bring in one of the biggest fakes. A Warren.
I am waiting for them to add in special effects. I would distance yourself from the show, because it will kill any credibility you might have, if you have any to start with. By the way, welcome to the forum. Do you want to make a bet on how much longer the show will be on?? Hmm.

Do you investigate paranormal activity? and i mean besides going to your friends house and trying to find the ghost in his place because if thats the case well then im a paranormal investigator.
Do you have a website or documentation or cases?
I am willing to bet 99% of people on this site (self included) enjoy reading about the paranormal and watching shows on it. Allot of it is for entertainment and understanding.


Your right we all have the God given right to criticize, but your opinion has about as much weight as a feather.

More or less i think you suffer from little green monster syndrome.

If its such a horrible show, feel free to do a better job and prove to everyone you know what your talking about.

Since you want to be involved with the show, you can't see the truth. The majority of people hate this show. It sounds totally scripted.
Jealousy. Don't think so. I have been on TV several times for commercials and my wife does work in the business. I think it sucks.
Actually, my wife and I will be making a documentry at the end of the year about ghosts. We will try to be realistic not goofy and dramatic. Kisses.lol

I dont have any credibility, i know practically nothing about the paranormal. Sure i have played some ouji and read some websites and books on spirits and demons but what i really enjoy about the show is seeing them help people understand whats causing their suffering.

In the first episode it made me happy that the little boy wasnt being harassed anymore and could finally sleep in his own bed without being tormented.

Ghost hunters they dont help anyone, they search for evidence.

Hell even if theirs not ghosts in some cases on PS, sometimes the power of just believing that somethings been done is enough to make people feel better.

Mind over matter

Actually yes I have my own group, with my own website am in various books, writing my own book, working with a publisher, working with another author who is well known in the south. I was actually asked to do a documentry on Waverly Hills back in 2006 by a film maker in LA. If you want the name pm me and I will give you his name. I have been on over 125 investigations ranging from the most historic hotels in the United States, to various TB hospitals, abandoned hospitals with paranormal claims, various businesses, and countless residences. The mayor of a town in Ohio recently contacted my group to do 3 investigations, one of which will be on the local news station March 21st.

Everyone on this site knows about me, no need to reinform those who matter.

My opinion has as much weight as a feather? I never said my opinion mattered. However like anyone on this site I have the right to give my opinion when the hell I want.

Haha ill be watching for it, maybe you can catch my documentry on bigfoot.

Its mostly going to be my friend running around in a suit drunk, but we are going to keep it scientific.

I dont believe any posts i read on the internet, lol i see to many people claiming to be this or that with no evidence. Hell i can say i am a warren buffets secret son but it doesnt make it truth.