The Mentalist team is heading undercover, and this time Kim Fischer won't be alone.
The last time fans of the CBS drama saw a member of the new FBI team assume a different identity, Agent Kim Fisher (Emily Swallow) was gathering intel on the Patrick Jane (Simon Baker) in "My Blue Heaven" (see video below). Now, however, the Agent Lisbon (Robin Tunney), Agent Abbott (Rockmond Dunbar), Agent Cho (Tim Kang) and Jane will all be participating as they try to solve an art theft in "Violets."
Penned by Jordan Harper ("The Great Red Dragon"), the episode is set to air directly after Wayne Rigsby (Owain Yeoman) and Grace Van Pelt's (Amanda Righetti) series departure in "White as the Driven Snow." Although The Mentalist storyline will be fully integrated into the post-Red John world by time "Violets" rolls around, a recent tweet from Harper lead some fans to believe the notorious serial killer was going to somehow return.
"Today was shotguns, Tarzana mansions and watching [Emily Swallow] deliver as 'the Face,'" Harper wrote after filming on Friday, causing some to believe he was referring to the Red John trademark smiley face.
He was not, however, hinting that Red John's legacy is coming to haunt Jane once more.
"FYI: "The Face" is a con artist term. Be chill, #TheMentalist folks," Harper told his followers explaining that he was merely referring to the person in a con who distracts or encourages the mark.
"We've got nervous fans...to clarify: I'm "the Face" of Jane's ruse in this ep, but EVERYONE is involved a LOT! Don't worry!" the series newbie said.
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Jan 30, 2014
'Blake' Revenge, New Character, Actor Farewell
"The Mentalist" Season 6 has gone on a mini-hiatus after dishing a cliffhanger in the last new episode, which aired on Jan. 12. Viewers expect more from Red John's The Blake Association. New spoiler reports include a new character coming in. Meanwhile, an actor has said goodbye to the mentalista role he's played for six years.
Spoiler alert: This feature contains spoilers on The Mentalist Season 6. New episodes are expected to air on CBS on March 9 (Sunday).
The Mentalist Season 6 has so far introduced one new regular cast, Emily Swallow. She plays FBI Agent Kim Fischer. She's starting to establish a friendly connection to FBI newbie Teresa Lisbon (Robin Tunney) despite an apparent love triangle with Patrick Jane (Simon Baker).
There is a new cast coming on board the mentalista series, says the spoiler reports. Pedro Pascal is joining the CBS series as FBI Special Agent Marcus Pike. Will he be a friend or foe to Patrick Jane?
Hitfix.com reported CBS Entertainment President Nina Tassler "praises (The Mentalist creator and showrunner) Bruno Heller for reinventing the series and the main character."
In The Mentalist Season 5, viewers met FBI Special Agent Dennis Abbott (Rockmond Dunbar). As these new characters are introduced, spoilers revealed the exit of two regular characters: Wayne Rigsby and Grace Van Pelt.
Owain Yeoman, who played Rigsby since The Mentalist Season 1, has said his goodbye on Twitter.
"My last Mentalist Day ever! Goodbye Rigsby- I will miss spending time with you buddy. Thanks for 6 great years!" Owain posted on Twitter.
Amanda Righetti, who plays Grace Van Pelt, possibly has one or two more episodes left in The Mentalist Season 6. She recently posted a photo on Instagram.
"I just started watching The Mentalist a couple of weeks ago and I'm up to episode 10 of season 6. I can't believe Grace and Wayne are leaving! The show won't be the same anymore," Instagram user @ferzybear commented.
Some of those who saw The Mentalist Season 6, Episode 12 ("The Golden Hammer") are sure The Blake Association killed Osvaldo "Oscar" Ardiles (David Norona). The late Red John's group is believed to be acting on a kill chain, which includes Patrick Jane, Teresa Lisbon, Kimball Cho (Tim Kang), and the Rigsbys.
The Mentalist Season 6, Episode 13 is titled "Black Helicopters." It will reportedly pick up from where Episode left off - in some dark and dingy building where Ardiles was murdered. Wayne Rigsby is aware he's in danger, but he's unarmed at the scene. What is The Blake Association up to, and who's been leading the group since Red John died?
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Jan 25, 2014
Ask Matt: The Mentalist
Question: I have watched The Mentalist
for the last few years and was profoundly grateful when the Red John
storyline ended. In the last episode, it seemed like everyone involved
in bringing down Red John was being targeted by some unknown entity
(presumably not Red John, unless Jane killed the wrong Red John again).
Does this mean that Wayne and Grace are returning? I was just getting
used to the new team. Also, is there any hope for Jane and Lisbon to
become a couple or to clarify that they will not be a couple? I find the
"will-they, won't-they" annoying. I don't see any chemistry between
Jane and Kim. She is really, in some ways, too similar to Lisbon without
the charm or affection for Jane that would be needed for a believable
relationship. — Kristi
Matt Roush: It's a very transitional season for The Mentalist, obviously, so for now, with the actors' names still in the opening credits, I'd look at Owain Yeoman (Rigsby) and Amanda Righetti (Van Pelt) as "recurring regulars," who'll pop in and out of the show as the story demands. Some weeks they'll be invisible, but as long as the show follows this storyline of the targeted ex-CBI agents, they'll likely be around, though I've seen nothing to indicate they'll be back for good. Relocating them to Austin wouldn't make much sense, and this current storyline would be a smart way for them to take a final (hopefully not fatal) bow. They'll always be a part of The Mentalist's universe, though, as long as they're still breathing, so I wouldn't rule out return visits in the future. Regarding the never-ending issue of Jane and Lisbon's romantic prospects, that will likely be a slow burner for some time to come, although the post-Red John reinvention of The Mentalist seems to have liberated Simon Baker's performance, which is a lot more playful and flirtatious, ditto with Robin Tunney as his reassigned "equal." Agreed, though, that there are no sparks with the so-far-underdeveloped Kim Fischer (Emily Swallow) character, so let's hope they don't go there.
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Matt Roush: It's a very transitional season for The Mentalist, obviously, so for now, with the actors' names still in the opening credits, I'd look at Owain Yeoman (Rigsby) and Amanda Righetti (Van Pelt) as "recurring regulars," who'll pop in and out of the show as the story demands. Some weeks they'll be invisible, but as long as the show follows this storyline of the targeted ex-CBI agents, they'll likely be around, though I've seen nothing to indicate they'll be back for good. Relocating them to Austin wouldn't make much sense, and this current storyline would be a smart way for them to take a final (hopefully not fatal) bow. They'll always be a part of The Mentalist's universe, though, as long as they're still breathing, so I wouldn't rule out return visits in the future. Regarding the never-ending issue of Jane and Lisbon's romantic prospects, that will likely be a slow burner for some time to come, although the post-Red John reinvention of The Mentalist seems to have liberated Simon Baker's performance, which is a lot more playful and flirtatious, ditto with Robin Tunney as his reassigned "equal." Agreed, though, that there are no sparks with the so-far-underdeveloped Kim Fischer (Emily Swallow) character, so let's hope they don't go there.
SRC: tvguide.com/news/
Jan 22, 2014
The Mentalist Casts Graceland Actor as Lisbon's New Beau
TVLine has learned exclusively that Pedro Pascal — whose recent TV credits include Graceland, Red Widow and an upcoming arc as Game of Thrones‘ Oberyn Martell — has joined the CBS procedural in the recurring role of FBI Special Agent Marcus Pike.Pike is described as “a charming man with integrity, a blue-collar cop with FBI smarts.” As previously scooped by my Inside Line column, when the G-man enlists Jane and Lisbon to help track a band of art thieves, he takes an instant shine to the latter and sets out to sweep her off her feet.
Pascal debuts in Episode 16, and will be around for at least five episodes. The Mentalist resumes Season 6 on March 9, with Episode 13.
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6x13: Is Patrick Jane and others again in grave danger?
"The Mentalist" Season 6, Episode 13, titled "Black Helicopters," airs several weeks away on CBS. This upsets many fans, who saw quite a shocking cliffhanger a week ago - the "ending" for one of the original cast. Patrick Jane (Simon Baker) is in grave danger. He joins Teresa Lisbon (Robin Tunney) and several other characters in what seems to be a hit list. The Blake Association vengeance could be in motion.
Spoiler alert: This feature recaps The Mentalist 6x12. Owain Yeoman, who plays Wayne Rigsby also dishes a major spoiler. Read at your own risk.
In The Mentalist Season 6, Episode 12 ("The Golden Hammer"), a former Red John suspect - as far as some fans are concerned - has resurfaced. Osvaldo "Oscar" Ardiles (David Norona) seeks Lisbon's help. She believes he needs the investigative services of Grace Van Pelt (Amanda Righetti) and her hubby Rigsby.
But Ardiles gets murdered before anyone could help him. Rigsby sees his lifeless (and possibly tortured) body, but he is not armed in case danger is still lurking in the dark, dingy room. Cut to credits. Fans thought The Mentalist Season 6, Episode 13, Black Helicopters should deliver the answer on whether or not Rigsby lives to see his wife again.
"Morning LA! Beautiful day for a morning bike ride. A nice way to start the first day of my last ever Mentalist ep!" Owain Yeoman shouted out to fans on Twitter over a week ago - on the scheduled airing of The Mentalist 6x12 on CBS. It is not clear whether Yeoman was referring to filming or last week's episode itself.
Whoever killed Ardiles could be in the same room as Rigsby in the 6x12 cliffhanger. Perhaps Amanda Righetti would have one more episode. It will probably be established that the Blake Association has an active crosshair on several former CBI personnel, including Patrick Jane and Teresa Lisbon.
Will FBI Special Agents Kim Fischer (Emily Swallow) and Dennis Abbott (Rockmond Dunbar) protect the Jisbon couple? What happens to Van Pelt? The Mentalist creator Bruno Heller has previously admitted he did not know how he'd wrap up the Red John arc. Fans could only hope that the manner by which he moves forward with "Blake villains" would be satisfactory.
So many questions regarding The Mentalist Season 6. But the crime series is now on hiatus on CBS, along with the legal drama, "The Good Wife" Season 5. The next new Mentalist episode will air on March 9.
Avid U.S. viewers who missed The Mentalist Season 6, Episode 12 should go to CBS.com for their mentalista fix. The wait for the next episode will be a bit longer than usual (again).
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Jan 16, 2014
‘The Mentalist,’ ‘The Good Wife,’ and ‘Blue Bloods’ creating major ratings conflict for CBS
If there are two people who we would really hate to become, it would be Nina Tassler and Les Moonves over at CBS. (Correction: We’d be more than happy to be rolling around in Moonves’ money.) The issue that they are going to have is trying to figure out what to cancel and what to renew between some of their long-running shows is turning out to be a complicated one.
Let’s start things off here with a little bit of perspective. “The Mentalist,” “The Good Wife,” “Hawaii Five-0,” and “Blue Bloods” are all shows that have already made it to that syndication threshold, and none of them will be kept around because of that. They are all popular shows with devoted followings, but they also average below a 2.0 rating in the 18-49 demographic.
Just in case all of this was not messy enough, think about their individual achievements for a minute. “The Mentalist” and “The Good Wife” are coming off of 1.8 ratings on Sunday, which are their best numbers in many weeks. Meanwhile, “Blue Bloods” posted over 12 million viewers on Friday night, and “Hawaii Five-0″ has brought stability to a timeslot Friday nights at 9:00 that has had very little over the years.
So what stays … and what goes? It’s possible that both “Hawaii Five-0″ and “Blue Bloods” are spared, mostly because CBS knows the hard way how hard it is to get things to perform well on Fridays. Therefore, they could keep the two of them around a while longer. If one does go, we would probably say the former just because “Blue Bloods” has such a big overall viewer total, even if it does skew much older.
Meanwhile, “The Good Wife” is just too critically-acclaimed to be canceled, and while “The Mentalist” should be given some more time thanks to its “new beginning,” it is the most likely the one to go.
But we’re going to close this analysis with a bit of a curveball. With “Intelligence” bombing, the Monday night 10:00 pm spot is the only one guaranteed to be open for CBS in the fall. We think that Thursday night at 10:00 will come with it. “Elementary” may have Jonny Lee Miller, but its ratings are not really that much better than any of the four shows we’ve been discussing. Also, it has the benefit of airing on a popular night without NFL overruns. We like the show, but feel like it is the only one that should be sweating the most right now.
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Let’s start things off here with a little bit of perspective. “The Mentalist,” “The Good Wife,” “Hawaii Five-0,” and “Blue Bloods” are all shows that have already made it to that syndication threshold, and none of them will be kept around because of that. They are all popular shows with devoted followings, but they also average below a 2.0 rating in the 18-49 demographic.
Just in case all of this was not messy enough, think about their individual achievements for a minute. “The Mentalist” and “The Good Wife” are coming off of 1.8 ratings on Sunday, which are their best numbers in many weeks. Meanwhile, “Blue Bloods” posted over 12 million viewers on Friday night, and “Hawaii Five-0″ has brought stability to a timeslot Friday nights at 9:00 that has had very little over the years.
So what stays … and what goes? It’s possible that both “Hawaii Five-0″ and “Blue Bloods” are spared, mostly because CBS knows the hard way how hard it is to get things to perform well on Fridays. Therefore, they could keep the two of them around a while longer. If one does go, we would probably say the former just because “Blue Bloods” has such a big overall viewer total, even if it does skew much older.
Meanwhile, “The Good Wife” is just too critically-acclaimed to be canceled, and while “The Mentalist” should be given some more time thanks to its “new beginning,” it is the most likely the one to go.
But we’re going to close this analysis with a bit of a curveball. With “Intelligence” bombing, the Monday night 10:00 pm spot is the only one guaranteed to be open for CBS in the fall. We think that Thursday night at 10:00 will come with it. “Elementary” may have Jonny Lee Miller, but its ratings are not really that much better than any of the four shows we’ve been discussing. Also, it has the benefit of airing on a popular night without NFL overruns. We like the show, but feel like it is the only one that should be sweating the most right now.
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The Mentalist Round Table: "The Golden Hammer" (6x12)
Who would have guessed that Teresa Lisbon's innocent date with an old colleague would lead to a whole, new, deadly conspiracy on The Mentalist Season 6 Episode 12?
Below, our TV Fanatics Christine Orlando and Robin Harry are joined by The Mentalist fan @Nerwen_Aldarion from Twitter to discuss who the new super villain might be and whether or not Lisbon's date made Jane jealous.
Don't forget, if you need to catch up or simply want to see it again, you can always watch The Mentalist online right here at TV Fanatic.
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Who do you think is targeting the former CBI team?
Robin: I'm hoping it's a new big bad. But it's probably the remnants of the Blake Association, covering their tracks by killing the investigating officers, or exacting revenge for the demise of their leader. Who I hope is still dead.
@Nerwen_Aldarion: Blake Association and/or someone with ties to Red John. This is a hit list for revenge and it makes sense to go after the ones that took down the whole association. I wanted a new bad guy, I got it! Man am I happy.
Christine: I agree that it is most likely connected to the Blake Association what if it's something else entirely. Maybe Volker exactly his revenge for being sent to prison. I hope it's Blake Association but we'll have to wait and see.
Do you agree with Cho? Is Jane just as crazy as he was in the beginning of the series?
Robin: Just discussed this with my brother, who's a big The Mentalist fan. I don't think he's as crazy (close though), but he's certainly testing the FBI waters. However, my brother thinks he's worse now, flying high on overconfidence and taking pleasure in needling Fischer.
@Nerwen_Aldarion: Yes and No. I agree that he seems less tethered to the earth now that he no longer has revenge but I'm not sure if it is "crazy" or rather the realization that revenge doesn't fill the void of losing his family. He needs something else to live for (Might I suggest Lisbon?)
Christine: I think for Jane this is a whole new world. For the first time in about a decade he's not immersed in the dark side. I don't think he quite knows how to handle that. And Robin, I think your brother has a point. Jane's win over the FBI has made him overconfident and we all know how much trouble Jane's arrogant streak has gotten him into in the past.
Watch The Mentalist Season 6 Episode 12 Online
Jane is still sporting his scruffy look. What do you think of it?
Robin: Love it. Although, Simon Baker could wear a dirty stained potato sack and I'd still be fawning over him...
@Nerwen_Aldarion: I'm on the fence. On one hand he's damn sexy with the scruff, on the other hand I have this inordinate urge to grab a razor LOL
Christine: So far I'm enjoying the scruffy look. It goes with the new, laid back demeanor and funky shirts. But if he ever man's up and asks Lisbon on a date, I want the razor to come out.
Agent Abbott was back. Do you like the man in charge?
Robin: I like him. He certainly brings a different dynamic to the table. He's all business and he's not yet used to Jane, but respects Jane more than you'd expect a relative newcomer to.
@Nerwen_Aldarion: I liked Abbott for the two seconds he was in the episode. They are going to have to flesh out his character quite a bit more to win us over. I'm surprised how much I like the idea that Lisbon isn't in charge anymore.
Christine: I like him for two reasons: First, like that it takes the responsibility of the team off of Lisbon and gives her a little more freedom. Second, I like the actor Rockmund Dunbar. As for the character, so far so good but as me again at the end of the season.
Was Jane jealous to hear Lisbon had a date with Osvaldo, or just curious?
Robin: I think there was more curiosity and surprise than jealousy, honestly. Especially after he found out who and what the "date" was about. If he really was jealous, I think he would have crashed the date!
@Nerwen_Aldarion: YES!!!! Curiosity is when you say "Hmm, where are you going?" Jealousy is when you simply cannot believe this is happening and then keep trying to change the subject BACK to get more information. Jane acted like the teenage boy who just found out the best friend he has a crush on was going out with the high school quarterback. It was GREAT!
Christine: There was definitely some jealousy there. It was as though he couldn't quite believe his ears. Plus he made fun of Osvaldo's shoes. Even though he didn't crash the date, he wanted to hear all about it the next day to keep tabs on how serious this supposed date really was.
What was your favorite scene from this Mentalist Season 6 episode?
Robin: The scene with Patrick, Lisbon and THAT HAT was super cute...but my favorite scene was the final one, with Rigsby going into the dark basement without a gun while Grace saw their faces pop up on the screen. I was stressed and riveted; I thought for sure Rigsby was in trouble.
@Nerwin_Aldarion: I have three. Jane being jealous in the car, Jane and Lisbon on the bench (I loved her in the hat and glasses, it was cute) and the final scene with the reveal. It's going to be a long hiatus.
Christine: It was a great episode but my favorite moment was Jane and Lisbon positively flirting on the bench. They were just so cute about it and it's always entertaining to have them bantering back and forth. His comment about the hat made me laugh.
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Below, our TV Fanatics Christine Orlando and Robin Harry are joined by The Mentalist fan @Nerwen_Aldarion from Twitter to discuss who the new super villain might be and whether or not Lisbon's date made Jane jealous.
Don't forget, if you need to catch up or simply want to see it again, you can always watch The Mentalist online right here at TV Fanatic.
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Who do you think is targeting the former CBI team?
Robin: I'm hoping it's a new big bad. But it's probably the remnants of the Blake Association, covering their tracks by killing the investigating officers, or exacting revenge for the demise of their leader. Who I hope is still dead.
@Nerwen_Aldarion: Blake Association and/or someone with ties to Red John. This is a hit list for revenge and it makes sense to go after the ones that took down the whole association. I wanted a new bad guy, I got it! Man am I happy.
Christine: I agree that it is most likely connected to the Blake Association what if it's something else entirely. Maybe Volker exactly his revenge for being sent to prison. I hope it's Blake Association but we'll have to wait and see.
Do you agree with Cho? Is Jane just as crazy as he was in the beginning of the series?
Robin: Just discussed this with my brother, who's a big The Mentalist fan. I don't think he's as crazy (close though), but he's certainly testing the FBI waters. However, my brother thinks he's worse now, flying high on overconfidence and taking pleasure in needling Fischer.
@Nerwen_Aldarion: Yes and No. I agree that he seems less tethered to the earth now that he no longer has revenge but I'm not sure if it is "crazy" or rather the realization that revenge doesn't fill the void of losing his family. He needs something else to live for (Might I suggest Lisbon?)
Christine: I think for Jane this is a whole new world. For the first time in about a decade he's not immersed in the dark side. I don't think he quite knows how to handle that. And Robin, I think your brother has a point. Jane's win over the FBI has made him overconfident and we all know how much trouble Jane's arrogant streak has gotten him into in the past.
Watch The Mentalist Season 6 Episode 12 Online
Jane is still sporting his scruffy look. What do you think of it?
Robin: Love it. Although, Simon Baker could wear a dirty stained potato sack and I'd still be fawning over him...
@Nerwen_Aldarion: I'm on the fence. On one hand he's damn sexy with the scruff, on the other hand I have this inordinate urge to grab a razor LOL
Christine: So far I'm enjoying the scruffy look. It goes with the new, laid back demeanor and funky shirts. But if he ever man's up and asks Lisbon on a date, I want the razor to come out.
Agent Abbott was back. Do you like the man in charge?
Robin: I like him. He certainly brings a different dynamic to the table. He's all business and he's not yet used to Jane, but respects Jane more than you'd expect a relative newcomer to.
@Nerwen_Aldarion: I liked Abbott for the two seconds he was in the episode. They are going to have to flesh out his character quite a bit more to win us over. I'm surprised how much I like the idea that Lisbon isn't in charge anymore.
Christine: I like him for two reasons: First, like that it takes the responsibility of the team off of Lisbon and gives her a little more freedom. Second, I like the actor Rockmund Dunbar. As for the character, so far so good but as me again at the end of the season.
Was Jane jealous to hear Lisbon had a date with Osvaldo, or just curious?
Robin: I think there was more curiosity and surprise than jealousy, honestly. Especially after he found out who and what the "date" was about. If he really was jealous, I think he would have crashed the date!
@Nerwen_Aldarion: YES!!!! Curiosity is when you say "Hmm, where are you going?" Jealousy is when you simply cannot believe this is happening and then keep trying to change the subject BACK to get more information. Jane acted like the teenage boy who just found out the best friend he has a crush on was going out with the high school quarterback. It was GREAT!
Christine: There was definitely some jealousy there. It was as though he couldn't quite believe his ears. Plus he made fun of Osvaldo's shoes. Even though he didn't crash the date, he wanted to hear all about it the next day to keep tabs on how serious this supposed date really was.
What was your favorite scene from this Mentalist Season 6 episode?
Robin: The scene with Patrick, Lisbon and THAT HAT was super cute...but my favorite scene was the final one, with Rigsby going into the dark basement without a gun while Grace saw their faces pop up on the screen. I was stressed and riveted; I thought for sure Rigsby was in trouble.
@Nerwin_Aldarion: I have three. Jane being jealous in the car, Jane and Lisbon on the bench (I loved her in the hat and glasses, it was cute) and the final scene with the reveal. It's going to be a long hiatus.
Christine: It was a great episode but my favorite moment was Jane and Lisbon positively flirting on the bench. They were just so cute about it and it's always entertaining to have them bantering back and forth. His comment about the hat made me laugh.
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Jan 12, 2014
6x12: Golden Hammer - Lip-readers not allowed (preview, sneak peek)
ne of the more interesting things about this “new beginning” for Patrick Jane on “The Mentalist” is mostly just the fish-out-of-water experience that is here for Jane. The CBI was an important organization, but in turn, the FBI is a little bit of its own separate beast. This is an organization with so many more rules and regulations, and not all of them are going to be easy to understand.
Not only that, but this is also an organization that is stuffed full of very intelligent people. That means that not everyone is going to be completely in love with Jane’s skill set, or some of the little games that he plays. The latest example of that? Just take a look at the video below, which features a conversation between Simon Baker’s character and Lisbon, where he is basically just showing off how skilled he really is when it comes to lip-reading. Is Lisbon impressed? That’s not really the point of this season. Instead, what matters is seeing Jane ushered away once they seemingly start to catch on to what he is doing in a classified area.
This scene is proof that the FBI is a many-tiered beast. Patrick may be a part of the group now, and he may also even have his own couch to go along with it. However, that doesn’t mean that his eyes and ears are ready to be privy to some of the biggest cases in the country. Even the other preview that we have, which is all about security clearances, is no guarantee that Jane is where he needs to be just yet.
There is going to be a larger case worth discussing, but we will have more of that in our full review of the episode Sunday night.
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Not only that, but this is also an organization that is stuffed full of very intelligent people. That means that not everyone is going to be completely in love with Jane’s skill set, or some of the little games that he plays. The latest example of that? Just take a look at the video below, which features a conversation between Simon Baker’s character and Lisbon, where he is basically just showing off how skilled he really is when it comes to lip-reading. Is Lisbon impressed? That’s not really the point of this season. Instead, what matters is seeing Jane ushered away once they seemingly start to catch on to what he is doing in a classified area.
This scene is proof that the FBI is a many-tiered beast. Patrick may be a part of the group now, and he may also even have his own couch to go along with it. However, that doesn’t mean that his eyes and ears are ready to be privy to some of the biggest cases in the country. Even the other preview that we have, which is all about security clearances, is no guarantee that Jane is where he needs to be just yet.
There is going to be a larger case worth discussing, but we will have more of that in our full review of the episode Sunday night.
SRC: cartermatt.com/
Jan 10, 2014
News About Cowboys, Rigsby's Son, Van Pelt & A Guest Role For 'Vampire Diaries' Todd Williams
The Mentalist entered a completely new world following the death of Red John, putting fans in a situation where they have very little idea what may be next in the life of Patrick Jane.
Luckily for viewers, new details have emerged about several upcoming episodes. Following this Sunday's showing of "The Golden Hammer," Jane (Simon Baker) and his FBI pals will be faced with new mysteries during "Black Helicopters," "Grey Water," and "White as the Driven Snow."
Although Wayne Rigsby (Owain Yeoman) and Grace Van Pelt (Amanda Righetti) have not played a large role in the post-Red John universe, the married duo will pop up once more in "The Golden Hammer" as they investigate a shocking conspiracy. However, it looks like their work may spill into "Black Helicopters," as indicated by a recent tweet from Yeoman.
"Driving into the scene to hit my mark," Yeoman captioned a picture of a car tire during filming for the season's 13th episode on Dec. 5. "Don't think it gets better than this kids! Result!"
It is also believed that Rigsby and Van Pelt will appear in "White as the Driven Snow," since TV Line announced that The Mentalist was casting 4 to 5-year-old boys to play Rigsby's son Benjamin.
Meanwhile, set photos from Karl Sonnenberg, a technical advisor for the CBS drama, and Emily Swallow (Agent Kim Fischer) reveal that "Black Helicopters" will also involve a cowboy aspect).
Not much is known about "Grey Water," however, other then that it will feature a guest appearance from the Vampire Diaries' Todd Williams .
The Mentalist airs Sundays at 10 p.m. ET on CBS. Click the video below to see a preview of "The Golden Hammer."
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Luckily for viewers, new details have emerged about several upcoming episodes. Following this Sunday's showing of "The Golden Hammer," Jane (Simon Baker) and his FBI pals will be faced with new mysteries during "Black Helicopters," "Grey Water," and "White as the Driven Snow."
Although Wayne Rigsby (Owain Yeoman) and Grace Van Pelt (Amanda Righetti) have not played a large role in the post-Red John universe, the married duo will pop up once more in "The Golden Hammer" as they investigate a shocking conspiracy. However, it looks like their work may spill into "Black Helicopters," as indicated by a recent tweet from Yeoman.
"Driving into the scene to hit my mark," Yeoman captioned a picture of a car tire during filming for the season's 13th episode on Dec. 5. "Don't think it gets better than this kids! Result!"
It is also believed that Rigsby and Van Pelt will appear in "White as the Driven Snow," since TV Line announced that The Mentalist was casting 4 to 5-year-old boys to play Rigsby's son Benjamin.
Meanwhile, set photos from Karl Sonnenberg, a technical advisor for the CBS drama, and Emily Swallow (Agent Kim Fischer) reveal that "Black Helicopters" will also involve a cowboy aspect).
Not much is known about "Grey Water," however, other then that it will feature a guest appearance from the Vampire Diaries' Todd Williams .
The Mentalist airs Sundays at 10 p.m. ET on CBS. Click the video below to see a preview of "The Golden Hammer."
SRC: enstarz.com/
Jan 9, 2014
The Mentalist Round Table: "White Lines" (6x11)
What do you think is Jane's type?
Feint: I don't think there's such a thing as "Jane's type" when it comes to women. Couches, on the other hand...Anyway, he has always thought of everyone as a mark, and that's probably why they never shed any light into his life with his family and wife.
Sabrina: Obviously, cold-blooded murderers….. No, seriously, I think Jane likes strong, honest and kind women. And brunettes. Someone smart, but not cunning (in the negative sense). Also, I really don’t see him with a woman always giggling at what he says for example.
@pinkishk1ss: There are two types of taste, one is the 'guilty pleasure' type or rather the type that amuses him with the feel of challenge, and the other type that he really wants in life. The first type is the smart, cunning, con, serial killers, lunatic type: Erika, Krystal, Kristina, Jennifer Sands, Lorelei. Whereas the type that he really wants for life was best described in Erika's video (Every Rose Has It's Thorn) and that fits Lisbon perfectly.
Christine: All of the above? He's obviously attracted to smart, beautiful women..even those with a dark side. But I don't think he'd commit to any of them. In the video he made in The Mentalist Season 3 Episode 19 he was basically describing his late wife as someone strong, who he could trust and that she was at peace with herself. Also she was someone who loved him despite his flaws. In the end, that's they type of person Jane will love again.
The Mentalist Round Table
Do you want Lisbon and Fischer to become friends?
Feint: I'm really not sure about this one. It could make for some amusing situations but I don't think it's necessary for the story. I'd probably prefer the old CBI/FBI rivalry to last, even with the former team now working with the FBI. She could be Blake Association for all they know.
Sabrina: Why not? I don’t really like Fischer but I acknowledge some Lisbon/Fischer interactions were pleasant to watch and made me laugh. Actually, as long as Jane and Fischer don’t get “involved”, I’m OK with whatever might happen.
@pinkishk1ss: I do. Lisbon always needed a friend and the new transformation of Lisbon in My Blue Heaven shows that she is ready to open up and live an ideal life for herself so yes, I'd love to see Lisbon and Fischer friendship going forward. Not to mention Robin and Emily were awesome together.
Christine: I'm not sold on Agent Kim Fischer but I'm willing to give her a chance. And if she and Teresa become friends, I'm OK with that, but right now Kim Fischer just makes me miss Grace.
Why do you think Jane put his wedding ring back on after taking it off in Mexico?
Feint: He was trying to move on and letting go of the ring was a step toward his new life. He went back, though, so the ring should return as well. After all, it's a good reminder of what his arrogance has caused him.
Sabrina: He may be holding on to objects that make him feel secure, just like the couch. Or he may have difficulties letting go of his past after all. He probably tried to become someone else in Mexico but you can’t just erase your past. You can become someone new but not someone else. Also, part of him wants to move on but it doesn’t mean he can’t keep souvenirs. Just to keep a pleasant memory of happy times with his family. Another theory: maybe he’s scared that if he takes off his ring, many more women will chase after him…..
@pinkishk1ss: When he took off his wedding ring, he was at his weakest moment and it was simply a test for himself if he is ready to move on with his personal life. Now we know at least he is open up to 'moving on', he just needs to be with the right person to take that off permanently.
Christine: Mexico was a bit of a test run. I think on some level the ring makes Jane feel safe and connected to to his wife, someone who truly loved him. That'll be hard to give up. When he takes it off for good will be when he's truly ready to move on.
Do you miss Van Pelt and Rigsby?
Feint: I do miss Van Pelt and Rigsby, sadly. Fischer's not doing it for me and the other guy is hardly ever seen. Figures I can't even remember his name. They've given the entire focus of the show to Jane now, he's the good/bad/comedy in the show now.
Sabrina: I wouldn’t say I miss them but I think they could have perfectly fitted in the FBI’s environment. It may sound strange but just the fact that Cho is part of the team is comforting enough. However, I would like to see Van Pelt and Rigsby come back in a couple of episodes.
@pinkishk1ss: As a matter of fact, this is the first episode of Mentalist 2.0 that I miss these two really badly. The answers that I explained in question (5) is part of the reasons why I do miss them and the old five regulars working together as a team.
Christine: This was the first time I really missed them but it wasn't necessarily for them. I missed Lisbon's conversations with Grace and Cho's interactions with Rigsby. I'm hoping that as we get to know the new characters better they will fill the void.
What, if anything, disappointed you in this episode?
Feint: Lack of FBI boss what's-his-face's screen time was disappointing. We're supposed to get to know these new characters and this is not a good way of doing it. The episode itself was decent but I feel I'm no longer watching The Mentalist. Even the thought of them pursuing Jane's love life in future episodes(and this one) sickens me. We're three episodes past Red John, going the soap opera direction at this point feels really pointless.
Sabrina: I was disappointed by the lack of interactions between Jane and Lisbon. It’s a shame the two of them didn’t have any scene without Fischer (for example, the shirt scene). Moreover, I’m starting to get really irritated by how Fischer behaves around Jane. It seems so obvious that she has feelings for him that it’s becoming annoying.
@pinkishk1ss: The lack of Robin Tunney screen time and Jane/Lisbon character moments. Put the shippy stuff aside, Jane and Lisbon dynamic is the heart of the show that makes this show an absolute joy to watch, and hence the fans who are deeply invested. This is the first episode that they didn't share any alone screen time together and as a viewer I felt somewhat 'empty', the 3 person partnership felt rather awkward/overcrowded and Lisbon seemed like she was just tagging along in the bureau (even though she did solve the case for the FBI), so I do hope this whole thing is not the direction that they are taking going forward.
Christine: The lack of interaction between Jane and Lisbon made the entire hour feel a little off. Whether or not you're a shipper, they are the main characters of the show and always entertaining to watch. Also Agent Abbot was distinctly absent. I'm assuming their was a scheduling conflict with actor Rockmond Dunbar's final episodes on Sons of Anarchy. Hopefully we'll see more of him in the future.
What was your favorite scene of this episode?
Feint: Favorite scene? That's a tough one. There wasn't anything memorable in the episode, not a single scene that stood out in any way. I'll go with Jane demanding a couch, that was at least remotely entertaining and in character for him.
Sabrina: I hesitate between the car scene with Lisbon and Cho and the nightclub scene with Lisbon and Fischer. OK, I choose the first one.
@pinkishk1ss: Lisbon receiving her FBI Badge. Her genuine "it's real" smiles when she saw her badge was a clear message that she joined the FBI for herself and not Jane. This is inline with her saying not wanting to be Jane's sidekick and she is in control of her life so I am immensely proud of her.
Christine: I actually enjoyed Jane's time with Krystal, mostly because I knew he knew she was the drug kingpin. Jane seemed amused, impressed, and excited to take her down all at once.
SRC: tvfanatic.com/
Feint: I don't think there's such a thing as "Jane's type" when it comes to women. Couches, on the other hand...Anyway, he has always thought of everyone as a mark, and that's probably why they never shed any light into his life with his family and wife.
Sabrina: Obviously, cold-blooded murderers….. No, seriously, I think Jane likes strong, honest and kind women. And brunettes. Someone smart, but not cunning (in the negative sense). Also, I really don’t see him with a woman always giggling at what he says for example.
@pinkishk1ss: There are two types of taste, one is the 'guilty pleasure' type or rather the type that amuses him with the feel of challenge, and the other type that he really wants in life. The first type is the smart, cunning, con, serial killers, lunatic type: Erika, Krystal, Kristina, Jennifer Sands, Lorelei. Whereas the type that he really wants for life was best described in Erika's video (Every Rose Has It's Thorn) and that fits Lisbon perfectly.
Christine: All of the above? He's obviously attracted to smart, beautiful women..even those with a dark side. But I don't think he'd commit to any of them. In the video he made in The Mentalist Season 3 Episode 19 he was basically describing his late wife as someone strong, who he could trust and that she was at peace with herself. Also she was someone who loved him despite his flaws. In the end, that's they type of person Jane will love again.
The Mentalist Round Table
Do you want Lisbon and Fischer to become friends?
Feint: I'm really not sure about this one. It could make for some amusing situations but I don't think it's necessary for the story. I'd probably prefer the old CBI/FBI rivalry to last, even with the former team now working with the FBI. She could be Blake Association for all they know.
Sabrina: Why not? I don’t really like Fischer but I acknowledge some Lisbon/Fischer interactions were pleasant to watch and made me laugh. Actually, as long as Jane and Fischer don’t get “involved”, I’m OK with whatever might happen.
@pinkishk1ss: I do. Lisbon always needed a friend and the new transformation of Lisbon in My Blue Heaven shows that she is ready to open up and live an ideal life for herself so yes, I'd love to see Lisbon and Fischer friendship going forward. Not to mention Robin and Emily were awesome together.
Christine: I'm not sold on Agent Kim Fischer but I'm willing to give her a chance. And if she and Teresa become friends, I'm OK with that, but right now Kim Fischer just makes me miss Grace.
Why do you think Jane put his wedding ring back on after taking it off in Mexico?
Feint: He was trying to move on and letting go of the ring was a step toward his new life. He went back, though, so the ring should return as well. After all, it's a good reminder of what his arrogance has caused him.
Sabrina: He may be holding on to objects that make him feel secure, just like the couch. Or he may have difficulties letting go of his past after all. He probably tried to become someone else in Mexico but you can’t just erase your past. You can become someone new but not someone else. Also, part of him wants to move on but it doesn’t mean he can’t keep souvenirs. Just to keep a pleasant memory of happy times with his family. Another theory: maybe he’s scared that if he takes off his ring, many more women will chase after him…..
@pinkishk1ss: When he took off his wedding ring, he was at his weakest moment and it was simply a test for himself if he is ready to move on with his personal life. Now we know at least he is open up to 'moving on', he just needs to be with the right person to take that off permanently.
Christine: Mexico was a bit of a test run. I think on some level the ring makes Jane feel safe and connected to to his wife, someone who truly loved him. That'll be hard to give up. When he takes it off for good will be when he's truly ready to move on.
Do you miss Van Pelt and Rigsby?
Feint: I do miss Van Pelt and Rigsby, sadly. Fischer's not doing it for me and the other guy is hardly ever seen. Figures I can't even remember his name. They've given the entire focus of the show to Jane now, he's the good/bad/comedy in the show now.
Sabrina: I wouldn’t say I miss them but I think they could have perfectly fitted in the FBI’s environment. It may sound strange but just the fact that Cho is part of the team is comforting enough. However, I would like to see Van Pelt and Rigsby come back in a couple of episodes.
@pinkishk1ss: As a matter of fact, this is the first episode of Mentalist 2.0 that I miss these two really badly. The answers that I explained in question (5) is part of the reasons why I do miss them and the old five regulars working together as a team.
Christine: This was the first time I really missed them but it wasn't necessarily for them. I missed Lisbon's conversations with Grace and Cho's interactions with Rigsby. I'm hoping that as we get to know the new characters better they will fill the void.
What, if anything, disappointed you in this episode?
Feint: Lack of FBI boss what's-his-face's screen time was disappointing. We're supposed to get to know these new characters and this is not a good way of doing it. The episode itself was decent but I feel I'm no longer watching The Mentalist. Even the thought of them pursuing Jane's love life in future episodes(and this one) sickens me. We're three episodes past Red John, going the soap opera direction at this point feels really pointless.
Sabrina: I was disappointed by the lack of interactions between Jane and Lisbon. It’s a shame the two of them didn’t have any scene without Fischer (for example, the shirt scene). Moreover, I’m starting to get really irritated by how Fischer behaves around Jane. It seems so obvious that she has feelings for him that it’s becoming annoying.
@pinkishk1ss: The lack of Robin Tunney screen time and Jane/Lisbon character moments. Put the shippy stuff aside, Jane and Lisbon dynamic is the heart of the show that makes this show an absolute joy to watch, and hence the fans who are deeply invested. This is the first episode that they didn't share any alone screen time together and as a viewer I felt somewhat 'empty', the 3 person partnership felt rather awkward/overcrowded and Lisbon seemed like she was just tagging along in the bureau (even though she did solve the case for the FBI), so I do hope this whole thing is not the direction that they are taking going forward.
Christine: The lack of interaction between Jane and Lisbon made the entire hour feel a little off. Whether or not you're a shipper, they are the main characters of the show and always entertaining to watch. Also Agent Abbot was distinctly absent. I'm assuming their was a scheduling conflict with actor Rockmond Dunbar's final episodes on Sons of Anarchy. Hopefully we'll see more of him in the future.
What was your favorite scene of this episode?
Feint: Favorite scene? That's a tough one. There wasn't anything memorable in the episode, not a single scene that stood out in any way. I'll go with Jane demanding a couch, that was at least remotely entertaining and in character for him.
Sabrina: I hesitate between the car scene with Lisbon and Cho and the nightclub scene with Lisbon and Fischer. OK, I choose the first one.
@pinkishk1ss: Lisbon receiving her FBI Badge. Her genuine "it's real" smiles when she saw her badge was a clear message that she joined the FBI for herself and not Jane. This is inline with her saying not wanting to be Jane's sidekick and she is in control of her life so I am immensely proud of her.
Christine: I actually enjoyed Jane's time with Krystal, mostly because I knew he knew she was the drug kingpin. Jane seemed amused, impressed, and excited to take her down all at once.
SRC: tvfanatic.com/
Jan 7, 2014
Patrick Jane's Behavior Concerns Cho, Rigsby & Van Pelt To Return In 'The Golden Hammer' (spoilers, video, 6x12)
The Mentalist's Patrick Jane is up to his old tricks, and that may not be a good thing.
Faux psychic, former CBI consultant, and newest member of the FBI's Austin based team, Jane (Simon Baker) is about to be granted full security access at his new job, despite his continuing shenanigans. As Teresa Lisbon (Robin Tunney), Agent Fischer (Emily Swallow), and Agent Abbott (Rockmond Dunbar) work on unraveling the cause of a pentagon worker's death in "The Golden Hammer," Agent Cho (Tim Kang) will be expressing his concern about Jane's behavior.
"You're acting like you used to act in the early days, and that makes me nervous," Cho tells his coworker in a new preview. "You were crazy."
The investigator's unconventional behavior won't be the only throwback to the Red John era in next week's episode. They don't feature in the promo, but Wayne Rigsby (Owain Yeoman) and Grace Van Pelt (Amanda Righetti) are slated to reappear, although it doesn't appear they will be working the same cartography related case as Jane and Lisbon.
As revealed in "My Blue Heaven," the married couple restarted their life after the CBI with a new baby and their own digital detective agency. At some point during "The Golden Hammer," the duo will begin to investigate and undisclosed conspiracy. It is unclear whether or not this case will feed into the character's upcoming departure from the series.
The Mentalist airs Sundays at 10 p.m. ET on CBS. Click the video below to see an extended preview of "The Golden Hammer."
SRC: enstarz.com/
Faux psychic, former CBI consultant, and newest member of the FBI's Austin based team, Jane (Simon Baker) is about to be granted full security access at his new job, despite his continuing shenanigans. As Teresa Lisbon (Robin Tunney), Agent Fischer (Emily Swallow), and Agent Abbott (Rockmond Dunbar) work on unraveling the cause of a pentagon worker's death in "The Golden Hammer," Agent Cho (Tim Kang) will be expressing his concern about Jane's behavior.
"You're acting like you used to act in the early days, and that makes me nervous," Cho tells his coworker in a new preview. "You were crazy."
The investigator's unconventional behavior won't be the only throwback to the Red John era in next week's episode. They don't feature in the promo, but Wayne Rigsby (Owain Yeoman) and Grace Van Pelt (Amanda Righetti) are slated to reappear, although it doesn't appear they will be working the same cartography related case as Jane and Lisbon.
As revealed in "My Blue Heaven," the married couple restarted their life after the CBI with a new baby and their own digital detective agency. At some point during "The Golden Hammer," the duo will begin to investigate and undisclosed conspiracy. It is unclear whether or not this case will feed into the character's upcoming departure from the series.
The Mentalist airs Sundays at 10 p.m. ET on CBS. Click the video below to see an extended preview of "The Golden Hammer."
SRC: enstarz.com/
TV Ratings 5.01.2013
On CBS, 60 Minutes scored a season low 1.2 adults 18-49 rating down 43 percent from a 2.1 on December 22.The Good Wife returned to a 1.4 down 13 percent from a 1.6 adults 18-49 rating on December 1. The Mentalist earned a 1.5 adults 18-49 rating, down 17 percent from a 1.8 on December 8.
Broadcast primetime ratings for Sunday, January 5, 2013:
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Broadcast primetime ratings for Sunday, January 5, 2013:
| Time | Net | Show | 18-49 Rating/Share | Viewers (Millions) |
| 7:00 | FOX | NFL Football (49ers/Packers) - Live | 13.3/34 | 41.51 |
| ABC | America's Funniest Home Videos | 1.6/4 | 6.80 | |
| NBC | Dateline (7-9PM) | 1.3/3 | 5.90 | |
| CBS | 60 Minutes | 1.2/3 | 7.41 | |
| 7:30 | FOX | NFL Football/The OT - Live | 12.1/29 | 35.84 |
| 8:00 | FOX | The Simpsons | 5.2/13 | 12.04 |
| ABC | The Bachelor: Countdown to Juan Pablo | 1.8/4 | 6.32 | |
| CBS | Elementary -R | 1.0/2 | 6.75 | |
| 8:30 | FOX | Bob's Burgers | 3.2/8 | 6.35 |
| 9:00 | FOX | Family Guy | 3.0/7 | 5.76 |
| NBC | Best of Late Night With Jimmy Fallon Primetime Special (9-11PM) | 2.0/5 | 5.71 | |
| ABC | Revenge | 1.8/4 | 6.69 | |
| CBS | The Good Wife | 1.4/3 | 9.24 | |
| 9:30 | FOX | American Dad | 2.5/6 | 5.03 |
| 10:00 | CBS | The Mentalist | 1.5/4 | 9.93 |
| ABC | Betrayal | 0.8/2 | 3.38 |
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Nielsen TV Ratings: ©2014 The Nielsen Company. All Rights Reserved.
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Jan 6, 2014
6x12 "Golden Hammer" (promo)
CBS Official Synopsis: “Jane and the FBI will investigate the murder of a high-tech cartographer who may have unearthed a spy ring before his death. In the meantime, Rigsby and Van Pelt will find themselves on the trail of an alarming conspiracy.” Navid Negahban (“Homeland”) will guest star as Hassan Zarif, a man with information about the cartographer’s death.
Guest stars will include: Joe Adler as Jason Wylie, Erin Way as Avery Schultz, Wayne Bastrup as Charles Whitaker, Travis Schuldt as Curtis Whitaker, Devon Gummersall asGabriel Quinn, Michael Mantell as Leo Drembelas, Brian Patrick Wade as Martin Hagen, Pat Skipper as Mitch Daniels, David Norona as Osvaldo Ardiles, Mark Saul as Sergei Sokolov, Greg Fitzpatrick as Bike Cop, and Barbara Kerford as Lady In Elevator. The episode was written by Mike Weiss, and it was directed by Jim Hayman.
Guest stars will include: Joe Adler as Jason Wylie, Erin Way as Avery Schultz, Wayne Bastrup as Charles Whitaker, Travis Schuldt as Curtis Whitaker, Devon Gummersall asGabriel Quinn, Michael Mantell as Leo Drembelas, Brian Patrick Wade as Martin Hagen, Pat Skipper as Mitch Daniels, David Norona as Osvaldo Ardiles, Mark Saul as Sergei Sokolov, Greg Fitzpatrick as Bike Cop, and Barbara Kerford as Lady In Elevator. The episode was written by Mike Weiss, and it was directed by Jim Hayman.
Jan 4, 2014
Watch Patrick Jane Ask Krystal Markham Out On A Date (sneak peek, 6x11)
The Mentalist's Patrick Jane is a little rusty when it comes to asking a woman out, as fans will see in this Sunday's "White Lines."
The first episode back from the CBS drama's short mid-season hiatus, "White Lines" will also be the first time Jane (Simon Baker) and Teresa Lisbon (Robin Tunney) will be taking up their official roles at the FBI. Unfortunately for Agent Kim Fischer (Emily Swallow) and Agent Dennis Abbott (Rockmond Dunbar), this means getting yet another trial by fire when it comes to managing their newest employee.
Jane and co. will be traveling from Austin, Texas to Corpus Christi in order to investigate the murders of five DEA agents (see first video below). While their questioning those connected to the case, the faux psychic will take it upon himself to ask one of them out (see second video below).
Whether or not Jane's date with Krystal Markham (Brianna Brown) is merely a ploy to uncover more information about her possible homicidal activities or if the Mentalist is really interested in dating her still remains to be seen.
"In a very real sense, Jane is a happier person. A weight has been taken off of his shoulders, and a weight has been taken off the show," said series creator Bruno Heller when discussing The Mentalist's new opportunities in the post-Red John world, according to Collider. "So, it's gonna be the same show, to some degree, but it's gonna be a show with less darkness at the edges and more freedom to roam. Jane has more freedom, and more of a sense of possibility and liberty."
Jane won't be the only one exploring new avenues in the second half of the season, however. Lisbon is expected to find herself with a new boyfriend by the end of episode 15 or 16, according to Entertainment Weekly, and it won't be a certain former CBI consultant.
SRC: enstarz.com/
The first episode back from the CBS drama's short mid-season hiatus, "White Lines" will also be the first time Jane (Simon Baker) and Teresa Lisbon (Robin Tunney) will be taking up their official roles at the FBI. Unfortunately for Agent Kim Fischer (Emily Swallow) and Agent Dennis Abbott (Rockmond Dunbar), this means getting yet another trial by fire when it comes to managing their newest employee.
Jane and co. will be traveling from Austin, Texas to Corpus Christi in order to investigate the murders of five DEA agents (see first video below). While their questioning those connected to the case, the faux psychic will take it upon himself to ask one of them out (see second video below).
Whether or not Jane's date with Krystal Markham (Brianna Brown) is merely a ploy to uncover more information about her possible homicidal activities or if the Mentalist is really interested in dating her still remains to be seen.
"In a very real sense, Jane is a happier person. A weight has been taken off of his shoulders, and a weight has been taken off the show," said series creator Bruno Heller when discussing The Mentalist's new opportunities in the post-Red John world, according to Collider. "So, it's gonna be the same show, to some degree, but it's gonna be a show with less darkness at the edges and more freedom to roam. Jane has more freedom, and more of a sense of possibility and liberty."
Jane won't be the only one exploring new avenues in the second half of the season, however. Lisbon is expected to find herself with a new boyfriend by the end of episode 15 or 16, according to Entertainment Weekly, and it won't be a certain former CBI consultant.
SRC: enstarz.com/
Jan 3, 2014
Patrick Jane asks for date (6x11 "White lines" sneak peek)
Does The Mentalist still got game when it comes to the ladies? TVLine has an exclusive preview from this Sunday’s episode (CBS, 10/9c) that suggests the answer is yes — though we can’t be sure, seeing as Agent Kim Fischer, if only for a moment, cramps Jane’s style.
In the CBS drama’s winter premiere, titled “White Lines,” when the FBI is tasked with finding the killer of several DEA agents, their path crosses with that of a businesswoman named Krystal Markham (Devious Maids‘ Brianna Brown). Krystal, alas, apparently has little to offer the investigation — but that doesn’t keep Jane from proceeding to ask the beautiful blonde a non-work related question.
http://www-tvline-com.vimg.net/streaming/tvline/mentalist_clip_20140103.mp4
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In the CBS drama’s winter premiere, titled “White Lines,” when the FBI is tasked with finding the killer of several DEA agents, their path crosses with that of a businesswoman named Krystal Markham (Devious Maids‘ Brianna Brown). Krystal, alas, apparently has little to offer the investigation — but that doesn’t keep Jane from proceeding to ask the beautiful blonde a non-work related question.
http://www-tvline-com.vimg.net/streaming/tvline/mentalist_clip_20140103.mp4
SRC: tvline.com/
Jan 1, 2014
Kim Fischer Tries To Control Patrick Jane As He Goes On A Date In 'White Lines' (6x11 spoilers)
The Mentalist's Patrick Jane will continue to antagonize the FBI when the CBS drama returns from its mid-season hiatus on Jan. 5.
The faux psychic may have conned the Bureau into accepting his terms and conditions for their "deal," and he may have Agent Lisbon (Robin Tunney) back by his side, but the post-Red John world still has numerous obstacles for Jane (Simon Baker) to overcome.
A new extended promo for the next upcoming episode, "White Lines," shows that Agent Kim Fischer (Emily Swallow) will still be trying to control the rebellious investigator despite his clear demonstrations that he is having absolutely none of that (see video below).
"You don't make the rules," Fischer can be heard saying when Jane laments the lack of a comfy couch at the FBI HQ. Why she even bothers is beyond comprehension considering Jane later departs on a date with a woman, Krystal Markham (Brianna Brown), who is closely associated with the team's investigation into the death of several DEA agents, according to TV Line .
While this little bit of extracurricular activity seems to be merely a ploy to get information from the unwitting mark, series creator Bruno Heller assures viewers that the writers have not forgotten about any possible romantic feelings between Jane and Lisbon.
"That's an arc that we're going to be watching develop through the back end of this season. Now that Red John is gone, both Jane and Lisbon are sort of psychically free to wake up and look around and what they see when they wake up from that nightmare is each other," Heller told Entertainment Weekly . "And how that relationship develops and how they sort of start working out who they are to each other is a big part of how the rest of this season unfolds."
However, look for Lisbon to have a new boyfriend later this season.
SRC: enstarz.com/
The faux psychic may have conned the Bureau into accepting his terms and conditions for their "deal," and he may have Agent Lisbon (Robin Tunney) back by his side, but the post-Red John world still has numerous obstacles for Jane (Simon Baker) to overcome.
A new extended promo for the next upcoming episode, "White Lines," shows that Agent Kim Fischer (Emily Swallow) will still be trying to control the rebellious investigator despite his clear demonstrations that he is having absolutely none of that (see video below).
"You don't make the rules," Fischer can be heard saying when Jane laments the lack of a comfy couch at the FBI HQ. Why she even bothers is beyond comprehension considering Jane later departs on a date with a woman, Krystal Markham (Brianna Brown), who is closely associated with the team's investigation into the death of several DEA agents, according to TV Line .
While this little bit of extracurricular activity seems to be merely a ploy to get information from the unwitting mark, series creator Bruno Heller assures viewers that the writers have not forgotten about any possible romantic feelings between Jane and Lisbon.
"That's an arc that we're going to be watching develop through the back end of this season. Now that Red John is gone, both Jane and Lisbon are sort of psychically free to wake up and look around and what they see when they wake up from that nightmare is each other," Heller told Entertainment Weekly . "And how that relationship develops and how they sort of start working out who they are to each other is a big part of how the rest of this season unfolds."
However, look for Lisbon to have a new boyfriend later this season.
SRC: enstarz.com/
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