The Mentalist Season 2

I hate you, just like Patrick Jane hates tea :)

Those who know will understand the context.

So, I am done with the second season. And, I am not going to say the same things over and over again. But maybe one more time: I am loving it. On daily basis, one or two episodes have become a usual. A day seems not enough without it.

In my previous review, I did mention that Season 2 has better cases than Season 1; and after completing the second one, I can vouch for it again. I just have one problem with episode "18-5-4," like they really could have made it a big one. Anyways, it turned out to be usual.

The Plot; The Newness.

Season 2 manages the balance between standalone murder mysteries with the bigger story surrounding Red John. Like you can watch an episode, enjoy the investigation, see Patrick do his magic and move on with your day. But whenever it comes to "Red John," it brings the best out of the show. And, in the last episode, the way Jane behaved show that Red John really hits him the worst.

Source

"Red John is mine." - Jane.

There is no second debate about it. Patrick is all non-chalant: he jokes around, even at a funeral; manipulate suspects; and never fails to annoy everyone in the room. But hey, there is always something darker underneath that charming smile. When it comes to Red John, Patrick does not even care about any other case. So his sole purpose is to find him and be inhumane to him.

The new boss is Madeleine Hightower, played by Aunjanue Ellis.

She is different from the previous one, way more observant and good at control. She knows that Jane "solves cases," and he is "golden" to CBI. So, she tells Lisbon to have him under control; otherwise, she will find some able to control him. But, she does not know that Jane will never work for CBI without Lisbon in the team.

Van Pelt and Rigsby.

I was so happy that they finally hooked up, and just when Rigsby was ready to work somewhere else. Van Pelt gave up on relationship. And I do not know why, I liked her decision. THey may have left their relationship, but show is nothing without this team remaining the same. Because, Rigsby is Rigsby; he, sometimes, act dumb. So his character really brings humorous vibes. WHenever, he talks with Cho, he really regrets it. Because, he cannot handle "Cho business."

"You are out of order." - Jane immitating Al Pacino.

Man that whole episode was top-nothc. Jane not taking the court-room serious, and hitting every nerve of judge was fun. Judge just kept on adding fine tickets to his name, and he keeps on saying "double it." In the end, he had USD $18K fine. But my man can earn this much money pretty easily, so not a big deal for him.

Patrick Jane and Kristina Frye.

They went on a date. Kristina Frye is psychic; Jane does not believe in psychic. So a match perfect for each other. But, Jane is still wearing his ring. It simply means he cannot just love anyone else easily. His wife is always there to remind him his love for her.

Now Kristina made a big mistake - calling out Red John. And, Patrick did the same thing on the TV. Next ahead, his wife and daughter was killed. So he knows what will happen to her.

"If there is anything, I can't tolerate. It is the cheap imitation of my work." - Red John

Patrick has finally met Red John, of course, he was wearing a mask. And guess what? It was Red John who saved Patrick from the kidnappers and killers. In the final episode, two folks tried with Red John stuff: killing, emoji face etc. And, he killed that for being a cheap copy of him.

If it was not for the plot, Patrick will not be surviving a single such scene.

Tomorrow, I start with Season 3. Or maybe, something else for the time being. But, I am sure about one thing. I am going to watch it, until Red John and Patrick meet for the finale.

Ratings

Peace 🕊️

Rating: 85/100

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