In most crime shows, Carlton would be the main character. A grumpy Detective who's good at his job and going through a tough divorce? Yeah, that's detective drama material right there. But in Psych, he's a supporting character to Shawn, the bubbly, energetic, funky, manipulative, liar who cares to much about weird shit and is genuinely a kind and caring person despite his constant manipulation. And you gotta respect that.
shawngus is so good the most dynamic ever. local weirdo who's only weird because he's angry at his father is in love with mr. normal upstanding citizen whose side gig is being the most neurotic man ever & their top love language is committing to the bit. if you put them in a situation where they can either follow the law or wear silly little costumes they will choose door #2 every single time & manage to destroy several other doors in the process
My man LITERALLY justvsaid "I am winning therapy, something both normal to want and possible to acheive" HOW DOES HE PASS THIS PSYCH EXAM AHDIDUWBJSJS LASSIE WTF