A deadly gang of art thieves had Patrick Jane in his glory on
The Mentalist Season 6 Episode 16, as he took the entire team undercover for an elaborate con to catch the bad guys.
Our TV Fanatics Robin Harry and Christine Orlando are joined by The
Mentalist fan Neha to discuss how they feel about Lisbon and Marcus Pike
and what Jane was thinking when he cast his latest con.
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What do you think of Lisbon dating Marcus Pike?
Robin: I'm okay with it. I'm not a hardcore shipper, but I do
think the writers are heading for a Lisbon/Jane end game (which I'm
surely on board with). In the meantime though, Lisbon deserves to be
wined and dined, and Marcus seems like a good guy with excellent taste.
I say go for it, Lisbon!
Neha: When I first heard the spoilers about Pike I wasn't
sure, but now that I have seen him in action, I absolutely love him! He
felt really refreshing to me. In a world where the only man in Lisbon's
life expects her to almost always read between the lines, a direct no
mess, no games approach must be like the first day of spring for her. Of
course, she grabbed it! Their chemistry is great and I think Lisbon
needs to have some fun at this point.
Christine: I agree with Neha that Pike's direct approach was a
huge contrast to Jane. I'm OK with Lisbon and Pike dating as long as
it's just for a few episodes and it's used to help move Teresa and
Patrick's relationship forward. I've got my fingers crossed that that is
where this story is headed.
Did you see any subtext in the roles Jane gave everyone in his elaborate con?
Robin: Yes and no. I'm sure he thoroughly enjoyed having
Lisbon as the girlfriend and Fischer as the tramp, but he was also being
practical. Kim practically seduced Jane while he was in exile so he
knew what she was capable of, and I can't even imagine watching Lisbon
try to seduce someone. Conversely, he and Lisbon have known each other
longer and have better chemistry, and would make a much more believable
couple.
Neha: Yes, absolutely. He's always said for a lie to really
work, there has to be some truth in it. Kim got to be the seducer
because, let's face it, that's what she was on the island with Jane.
Also after he walked into that banter between Lisbon and Pike in the
stolen art museum, I don't think Jane wanted her to spend any behind the
scenes time with Pike.
Christine: Yes, I thought that was lots of fun. That he
dressed Lisbon in that very feminine white dress and gave her the role
of his girlfriend but put Fischer in the tacky animal print and made her
the seducer had me wondering if they were simply roles he thought they
could play or did he subconsciously see them in these roles in real
life.
Do you believe McKaye was right? Is Lisbon Jane's soft spot?
Robin: Oh my gosh, yes. Whether platonically or romantically, there's no denying that Jane loves Lisbon and would do anything for her.
Neha: Oh, absolutely, if Lisbon is not his soft spot I don't
know who is. If McKaye had put a gun to Lisbon's head Jane would have
given up pretty much anything.
Christine: McKaye got it right. If nothing else she is his
best friend but I think they're on the cusp of being much more. I don't
know how Jane would handle it if he ever lost her.
Who had the best outfit of the episode?
Robin: The black and white dress Lisbon wore the day after the party was just fabulous. I want one!
Neha: Lisbon, we never get to see her out of her button up shirts and blazers, this was a great change.
Christine: I'm with Robin, I really liked Lisbon's black and
white dress. It really stood out because we never see her in skirts. But
I also couldn't help but notice all of the scarves Jane wore. I don't
know why but every time I saw him in one it made me smile.
Robin: This is the most fun episode we've had in FOREVER, so
it's strange that my favorite scene was a sad one. It absolutely broke
my heart to see Patrick at the end of the episode, sitting all alone in
the dark. Without Red John and without Teresa, he really is lost.
Neha: I really enjoyed this episode, more than I thought I
would. Surprisingly, my favorite scene was the one in the fish bowl when
Wiley was forced to brief everyone. They all looked so amused, like
when a toddler plays doctor and you play the patient. Also, the look on
Lisbon's face when she saw that dress was priceless. Patrick's direct
quote Wiley read out at the end, all made for an excellent scene!
Christine: I really enjoyed Pike and Wiley watching the scene
at the bar unfold over the video monitor. There's something about
Wiley's enthusiasm that's just infectious. I think Jane has a new
protégé.
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