A longer look at ‘White Lines’ (6x11 promo)

Is Patrick Jane really going to destroy your shipper heart on “The Mentalist” a week from Sunday? You can consider it a possibility, but we still figure the odds of his being in a long-term relationship with anyone other than Lisbon right now are unlikely.

In “White Lines,” though, you will see Simon Baker’s character go on a date, and this picture is made even clearer in the new extended promo than it was in the first clip that was put out there by CBS. The one mystery that does still remain is whether or not there is a significant ulterior motive for what he is up to. Personally, we feel like there is in the sense that this woman is involved in the case. Even if Jane is actually interested in her in some sort of romantic way, we really cannot see this ending in a way that has everyone happy in the end.

The rest of this promo is somewhat predictable: Now that Jane and Lisbon are with the FBI, the cases are bigger! No kidding! Seeing the footage of the team trying to solve elaborate murders or complicated cases isn’t really that interesting, mostly because we already get that on a weekly basis with “Criminal Minds,” or “CSI,” or “NCIS,” or really any other crime show out there. CBS is still littered with these. What has always made “The Mentalist” stand out to us over all of the others is the character development, and how we have really come to root for some of these people over the years.

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6x12 'Golden Hammer' promotional photos + Ardiles reappearance

When The Mentalist returns, Lisbon will officially sign on to the FBI, while Kimball Cho and Jane will all get to work together once again.

But as the team investigate whether a high end cartographer stumbled onto a conspiracy on The Mentalist Season 6 Episode 12, Rigsby and Van Pelt will uncover something unsettling in their own separate investigation.


Meanwhile Teresa is sharing dinner with in Osvaldo 'Oscar' Ardiles (David Norona) from DA office, who already appeared in former seasons of 'The Mentalist'.

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6x11 ‘White Lines’ (promo video)

While the first video promo for “The Mentalist’s” return to TV may not be the best video quality ever (sadly, it’s the only one online right now following last night’s repeat airing), it does at least give you an impression that while the show seems to be settling back into procedural territory, there are still going to be some reasons to watch.

The first big hook for the show’s “new beginning” is now that Jane and Lisbon are with the FBI, the cases are much larger and more complex than they ever were with the CBI. This may be true, but Jane is still Jane. He’s not a guy who can be counted on all of the time to stay out of trouble, or use shootouts as perfect opportunities for him to call up women who could end up becoming his date.

The first big hook for the show’s “new beginning” is now that Jane and Lisbon are with the FBI, the cases are much larger and more complex than they ever were with the CBI. This may be true, but Jane is still Jane. He’s not a guy who can be counted on all of the time to stay out of trouble, or use shootouts as perfect opportunities for him to call up women who could end up becoming his date.

As you may or may not know based on some past scoops that we’ve shared here, this episode in “White Lines” (we’ll let you interpret that one) is going to be the chance to see Simon Baker’s character put himself back on the market after so many years of trying to avenge his wife. Are there ulterior motives for what he is doing here? You better believe it, since this is Jane that we’re talking about. In the end, don’t let this serve as some sort of substantial distraction if you are a passionate Jane / Lisbon shipper. There may still be hope for you yet. At least we’ll get a better chance to see as the weeks develop just what sort of relationship that the two can have now that the tremendous 800-pound gorilla known as Red John is off of his back.

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Matt's Inside Line: reappearance of Rigsby’s son

Hey Matt, got any Mentalist scoop for us? – Tea
Here’s a little one — meaning, literally, a little one. As in the reappearance of Rigsby’s son. The show is currently scouting 4 to 5-year old lads to take over the role in Episode 15.

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The Mentalist at Midseason: Grade It!

After five seasons of hunting the notorious serial killer, The Mentalist Season 6 saw Patrick Jane not only find Red John but do exactly what he said he'd do when he found him.

He killed the man with his bare hands.

Since we have to wait until January 5 for The Mentalist Season 6 Episode 11, we thought we'd recap some of our favorite - and not so favorite moments - of the season so far in the following TV Fanatic Report Card.

Scroll down and jump in to the debate now...

  Green Thumb Scene

Best Episode: Surprisingly, The Mentalist Season 6 Episode 10 ("Green Thumb") turned out to be our favorite of the season so far. Patrick Jane was back to his antics and the FBI scrambled in their attempts to wrangle him. But best of all was when Lisbon told Jane off for taking her for granted and not consulting her before demanding she work for the FBI. It was the beginning of a new chapter in their relationship and we look forward to seeing where it leads.

Worst Episode: "Red Listed" Bob Kirkland was certainly creepy enough to be on the final list of Red John suspects but it was no real surprise to learn the rogue agent had his own agenda. But having him torture and kill others on the list in order to find the serial killer himself seemed over the top. And the story about his twin brother deserved some follow up. Unfortunately, when Reede Smith shoot him in the back at the end of The Mentalist Season 6 Episode 4 that was probably ended this story line for good.

Happiest Moment: Jane walking into the FBI and finding Teresa Lisbon waiting for him. After two years without her, Jane's smile shone as bright as we've ever seen…and it was completely infectious.

Most Pivotal Episode: A decade after his wife and child were brutally murdered, Patrick Jane not only found Red John, but put an end to his terror when he killed him. "Red John" left some fans thrilled with the closure while others were dissatisfied that several plot threads were left dangling. Still others debated whether Jane had the right to murder his arch nemesis at all. No matter how you feel, no one can argue that The Mentalist Season 6 Episode 8 may very well be the most pivotal of the entire series.

Biggest Dangling Thread: What was the trick? Red John knew Jane's list of seven suspects before Jane ever wrote it. How? Jane swore it was some kind of a trick. Red John claimed it was his psychic abilities. Now that Red John is dead, it appears we'll never know.

Most Intriguing New Twist: A whole new world for The Mentalist. The angst and darkness of hunting Red John is over. There's a lightness to Patrick Jane that we've never seen before and thankfully he can now look at the the people close to him and not worry about finding them dead with a bloody red smiley face painted over their bodies. It opens up a world of possibilities.

Hopes for 2014:

1. Patrick Jane reassessing his relationships. Without having to play cat and mouse with a serial killer, we look forward to watching Jane look at the people closest to him with new eyes.
2. As Teresa told him herself, she's tired of playing sidekick to Patrick Jane. We can't wait to see how Teresa Lisbon fits in at the FBI and what her new life is like in Texas.
3. More of Kimball Cho. As much as we've always liked Cho, We think his deadpan humor works even better at the FBI.
4. A Jane / Lisbon romance. Yes, we're shippers here at TV Fanatic and although we want them to take their time, we'd like to see Teresa and Patrick get to know one another in a whole new way this season.

Overall Grade: A+

Okay, TV Fanatics. What grade would you give The Mentalist Season 6 so far? Vote HERE.

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Season 6 - 4 Behind the Scenes Featurettes [VIDEO]

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Jane and Lisbon Go on Separate Dates. Kim Fischer A 'Complicating Factor' In Their Relationship (video)

The Mentalist's Patrick Jane and Teresa Lisbon are trying to recover from rocky spell in their friendship and any potential movement on the romantic front may hit a roadblock in upcoming episodes.

When the CBS drama returns in January with "White Lines," the FBI will be tracking down the murderer of several DEA agents but Jane will be busy asking a woman named Krystal Markham (Brianna Brown) out on a date, according to TV Line. Although it is unclear if the faux psychic is merely going out to gain information for the case, Lisbon will also be getting a boyfriend in episode 15 or 16, according to Entertainment Weekly.

"In order for her to fulfill herself - even if she eventually fulfills herself with Jane, which she may or may not do - she has to find other relationships, other perspectives, other people who love her, just to feel fully who she is," said series creator Bruno Heller in regards to Lisbon's future beau, according to the site. "It's very important for her to be able to step away from Jane and see herself for herself."

However, these two dalliances won't be the only thing putting Jisbon on the blocks.

"Now that Red John is gone, Lisbon and Jane have to really refigure and reform their relationship and work out what it is they mean to each other," Heller recently stated in a behind-the-scenes featurette. "That is going to be complicated by the fact that they are now working at the FBI where there are a number of other agents involved, including Agent Kim Fischer who is - I don't want to give too much away - but who is going to be a very complicating factor in the relationship between Jane and Lisbon."

The post-Red John world seems to have a lot of potential combined with a lot of complications for the former CBI duo. Click through the gallery above to see Spoiler TV's stills from "White Lines."

The Mentalist airs Sundays at 10 p.m. ET on CBS.



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