This week on The TV Police, Owain Yeoman (Rigsby) and Tim Kang (Cho) re-examine The Mentalist episode Red Hair and Silver Tape, where Patrick Jane’s playful tactics collide with a chilling murder mystery. Special guest co-host original series star Amanda Righetti (Grace Van Pelt) joins The Tv Police. The hosts share behind-the-scenes memories from filming the early days of the CBS series, revealing how humor and tension intertwined to build the show’s unique rhythm.
From Jane’s offbeat profiling skills to the first sparks of team dynamics, Owain, Tim and Amanda reflect on what made this crime procedural both clever and deeply human. It’s a nostalgic yet revealing TV series rewatch that reminds fans why The Mentalist remains one of television’s smartest mysteries.
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