When The Mentalist first aired in 2008 I was excited about it. My thinking was “Finally! A crime show that gives the viewer clues to figure out for themselves!” And Simon Baker to boot! If ever there was an Aussie who could turn people’s heads, he’s definitely the man. Okay, so is Alex O’Laughlin, but ...
The hit CBS show “The Mentalist” is an interesting adaptation to a traditional procedural crime drama. The main character Patrick Jane, played by Simon Baker, is a writer who uses the interesting stories behind each criminal investigations as inspiration for his writing. What started out to be a simple hobby has now turned into a ...
The February 23, 2012, episode of “The Mentalist” entitled “His Thoughts Were Red” featured a guest appearance by Malcolm McDowell portraying Bret Stiles, the guru of a cult called Visualize. McDowell’s character had appeared in a previous episode as Patrick Jane’s nemesis. This time, Stiles has been framed for the murder of Gabriel Meadows, an ...
The Mentalist is a unique show. The main character is an ex-conman, who uses his abilities to solve major crimes. Patrick Jane is The Mentalist. He is a consultant to the California Bureau of Investigation. Jane aggravates the cops with his antics, but always proves successful. Jane wants to avenge the loss of his wife ...