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Post by Patcat on Dec 17, 2008 11:31:46 GMT -5
I finally watched an episode of this show last night. I understand that last night's episode, which featured Elizabeth Rohm as Patrick Jane's former psychiatrist, was not one of its stronger stories, so I will give it another chance. I have to confess, though, that I don't understand what all the fuss is about. Simon Baker is an attractive leading man who can act, and I liked what little I saw of the supporting cast, but the plot last night was really ridiculous. And as I was watching I realized that Adrian Monk and Bobby Goren have really spoiled me for any other TV detectives.
Patcat
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Post by quietfireca on Dec 17, 2008 12:51:31 GMT -5
I'd have to agree, it wasn't the strongest episode by a long shot. Usually the plots are so-so, but they have had a couple of really good episodes that keep me coming back for more.
Last night he didn't use his powers of deduction as much as others. He can be extremely amusing which I really appreciate. Amusing in an unexpected way. Don't ask me for examples - I tend to watch and forget this show!
As for character development, I think at this point it could go either way, to something quite deep or to the Bones style of light and fluffy. My guess is that it will be lighter with the occassional interesting moments. And that suits me just fine. Those are the types of programs I can miss and not be tortured about it!!
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Post by Patcat on Dec 24, 2008 10:57:34 GMT -5
I saw the repeat of an earlier episode last night. Much better than the previous one with Elizabeth Rohm and a chimp. (I don't know about Ms. Rohm--not one of my favorite actresses--but the presence of a chimp always seems to mean bad TV.) Mr. Baker is an engaging actor, but I still don't get why this show is doing so well. It is a combination of PSYCH and LOCI, without the humor and charm of the first and the good acting and writing of the second. But I'll probably watch it if there's nothing else on.
Patcat
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Post by DonnaJo on Dec 25, 2008 18:10:23 GMT -5
I haven't seen it yet, but there is a big write up in my latest issue of TV Guide about the lead actor. Seems that he is quite the heartthrob. That would explain the show's success.
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Post by caitlen on Dec 25, 2008 19:06:42 GMT -5
Lol, like Vince is every fans heartthrob over the years as Bobby Goren and himself, no denying that one Its not always the acting that keeps anybody watching a show, or in some cases, lack there of
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Post by GorensGirl on Jan 11, 2009 21:57:54 GMT -5
I'm definitely not as addicted to The Mentalist as I've been to other shows like LOCI, but I do really enjoy it. I feel like they could ditch the other three agents though and just keep Simon Baker and Robin Tunney's characters.
Part of what I like about it is the way Patrick Jane screws with criminals' heads. It's just funny and so what I wish they'd do in real life.
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Post by caitlen on Jan 11, 2009 22:45:48 GMT -5
I'm definitely not as addicted to The Mentalist as I've been to other shows like LOCI, but I do really enjoy it. I feel like they could ditch the other three agents though and just keep Simon Baker and Robin Tunney's characters. Part of what I like about it is the way Patrick Jane screws with criminals' heads. It's just funny and so what I wish they'd do in real life. Im loving this show too, more than i thought i was already if that is possible To compare it to Monk/Goren characters is beyond me, it just has nothing of those in it at all. People need to watch it thoroughly to realize that, not every police tv show is copied from those two Not to mention Simon is great to look at, so not only talented, but still has the goods, which some actors have lost!
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Post by caitlen on Jan 14, 2009 1:44:17 GMT -5
Full Season Ahead for ‘The Mentalist’ 2008 Great Show Gets Big Reward CBS made it official on October 15: the network’s excellent new crime drama The Mentalist will stick around for a full freshman season of 22 episodes. Couldn’t have happened to a better show. Nielsen ratings indicate that not only has the entertaining Simon Baker drama been pulling in audiences averaging just upward of [pink]16 million viewers each week,but the rookie has also ranked first among viewers aged 25–54 in its Tuesday, 9pm-10pm EST time slot.[/pink] How good it is to see a new show getting the attention it deserves. Here’s to a few more seasons after the first. If you haven’t been watching Baker portray keenly observant California Bureau of Investigation consultant Patrick Jane, check The Mentalist out next Tuesday at 10pm for a fresh episode. I highly recommend it. The Mentalist currently airs Tuesdays on CBS at 9pm EST Numbers speak for themselves, its my favorite show now
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Post by Patcat on Jan 31, 2009 13:23:33 GMT -5
There was a dig at this show last night on PSYCH, which was really funny and I can't remember right now, of course.
Patcat
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Post by caitlen on Feb 17, 2009 9:55:14 GMT -5
Five delays 'House' for 'Mentalist' Tuesday, February 17 2009, By Neil Wilkes, Editor Lately I've had quite a few messages asking where on Earth House is (I've also had quite a few messages asking where on Earth the Q&A is - but relax, it's back soon). After all, in the last couple years Five has grown accustomed to starting up the new season around January/February time. Well not this year. I'm told that season five of the Hugh Laurie medical drama, which began Stateside last September, is now being delayed until Summer - "or possibly Autumn". The reason for this shift? Blame The Mentalist, a new crime drama from the US that is stealing House's slot. Apparently Five doesn't have enough space in the schedule to air both House and The Mentalist, which makes its debut in the last week of March. Five is bringing back a host of other US series in the coming weeks, though. New 30 Rock finally bows this Friday on Five USA, Law & Order: Criminal Intent premieres at the end of March and new Patrick Swayze drama The Beast debuts tomorrow night. www.digitalspy.co.uk/tv/a146904/five-delays-house-for-mentalist.html
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Post by Patcat on Feb 18, 2009 9:31:41 GMT -5
I enjoyed last night's episode, which found the team investigating the death of the queen bee among the wives of a rich gated community. Sort of DESPERATE HOUSEWIVES territory (although I've never actually seen an episode of DH). There were some funny moments when the "Cougars" displayed interest in the hunkiest (and surprisingly frequently funny) of the CBI detectives.
But THE MENTALIST strikes me as being--like the people in the gated community--all glitz and empty, like an inexpensive chocolate with no filling. It looks good, it tastes ok, and you forget it five minutes after you've seen it. The weakest episode of LOCI is far more substantial, like a rich chocolate with a fudgy, nutty center. You keep finding pieces of it in your brain for a long time.
Patcat (who's thinking maybe she should've blocked that metaphor)
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Post by Ladyheather on Feb 19, 2009 17:14:02 GMT -5
I've really grown to like this show. Ok, Patrick Jane is a Goren light, but I like how he is done. Sweet guy but a wounded man who feels guilty about his part in the death of his wife/daughter. Guilt seems to be the factor here and this man's need to kill his families killer.
Simon is a good actor and pulls off this character. It is a typical fit for him, he does seem to play this kind of guy a lot. He also has a very disarming smile. Looks like a guy I dated in high school. Maybe that is why I like this show so much. Cute, but not the guy you would want to marry.
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Post by bermuda on May 21, 2009 4:33:24 GMT -5
I really enjoyed the first season of The Mentalist. Simon Baker is certainly nice to look at and he is a genuinely nice individual. I was sucked in by the premise of Red John-who killed his wife and daughter. He lives with guilt and his past haunts him. It's also about redemption for he was a "fake" psychic and payed the ultimate price. He now uses he deductive senses to help solve crimes. It has a bit of fluff and a few of the episodes sub-par but it's a new show so I would expect that it would not be perfection at all times. The season finale, Red John's Footsteps was intense and bit heart-breaking in the last five minutes. It's my new favorite tv show. I look forward to Season 2.
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Post by Patcat on May 21, 2009 9:25:01 GMT -5
This show, like MONK and BONES, has to walk a line between a light touch and serious, sometimes wretching, drama. MONK pulls it off because it has Tony Shalhoub and Ted Levine. I have problems with BONES, but the black humor and interaction among the characters aren't among them. I'm not sure THE MENTALIST walks the line as well as those shows--sometimes it feels as if Jessica Fletcher from MURDER SHE WROTE has been thrown in a CSI investigation--but its cast does a lot to help it. But I can't help but feel Patrick Jane isn't going to replace Monk as one of my TV boyfriends (sigh).
Patcat
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