S1E10 (VIDEO): Red Brick and Ivy. The Mentalist Rewatch
Owain Yeoman (Rigsby) and Tim Kang (Cho) return for a sharp, streamlined, no-nonsense look at The Mentalist - Season 1, Episode 10: "Red Brick and Ivy". This week, The TV Police dive into one of the series' most psychologically loaded early cases - a mystery that blends academic corruption, experimental science and a major figure from Patrick Jane's past.The CBI team is called in to investigate the poisoning of a research scientist connected to the Stutzer Institute, an elite but morally questionable educational facility conducting covert behavioral experiments. Their inquiry quickly exposes a secret project known as the "morality engine", a program manipulating vulnerable students in the name of psychological advancement.Complicating everything is the return of Dr. Sophie Miller, Jame's former psychiatrist - and the ex-wife of the murdered researcher. Her history with Jane becomes crucial to the investigation, pulling him back into traumatic territory while the team untangles lies, academic abuse, and unethical experimentation within the institute's walls.Owain and Tim break down the twists, motives, performances, behind-the-scenes trivia and fan-favorite moments - plus trademark The TV Police banter, Cho deadpan, and Rigsby reactions - in an express format made for superfans.Catch this episode now on YouTube, Spotify and Apple Podcasts and join The TV Police every week as Owain and Tim revisit The Mentalist with insights only the cast can deliver.
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S1E10 (AUDIO): Red Brick and Ivy. The Mentalist Rewatch
Owain Yeoman (Rigsby) and Tim Kang (Cho) return for a sharp, streamlined, no-nonsense look at The Mentalist - Season 1, Episode 10: "Red Brick and Ivy". This week, The TV Police dive into one of the series' most psychologically loaded early cases - a mystery that blends academic corruption, experimental science and a major figure from Patrick Jane's past.The CBI team is called in to investigate the poisoning of a research scientist connected to the Stutzer Institute, an elite but morally questionable educational facility conducting covert behavioral experiments. Their inquiry quickly exposes a secret project known as the "morality engine", a program manipulating vulnerable students in the name of psychological advancement.Complicating everything is the return of Dr. Sophie Miller, Jame's former psychiatrist - and the ex-wife of the murdered researcher. Her history with Jane becomes crucial to the investigation, pulling him back into traumatic territory while the team untangles lies, academic abuse, and unethical experimentation within the institute's walls.Owain and Tim break down the twists, motives, performances, behind-the-scenes trivia and fan-favorite moments - plus trademark The TV Police banter, Cho deadpan, and Rigsby reactions - in an express format made for superfans.Catch this episode now on YouTube, Spotify and Apple Podcasts and join The TV Police every week as Owain and Tim revisit The Mentalist with insights only the cast can deliver.
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S1E9 (VIDEO): Flame Red. The Mentalist Rewatch (Crystal Watanabe)
In Episode 9 of The TV Police: A Rewatch of The Mentalist, hosts Owain Yeoman (Wayne Rigsby) and Tim Kang (Kimball Cho) revisit the explosive Season 1 episode "Flame Red" - Rigsby's first arson case - with very special guest Crystal Watanabe, podcaster, Redditor, and dedicated The Mentalist super-fan.Crystal brings deep fandom insights, theory breakdowns, character analysis and behind-the-scenes trivia that only a true The Mentalist expert could offer.Together, Owain, Tim and Crystal unpack:Rigsby's first big arson investigationKey "Flame Red" plot twists and hidden cluesCharacter dynamics between Rigsby, Cho and JaneEaster eggs longtime fans may have missedOn-set stories and memories from filming Season 1This is the definitive The Mentalist rewatch companion for fans who love deep dives, behind-the-scenes stories, episode breakdowns and fan-driven analysis.
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S1E9 (AUDIO): Flame Red. The Mentalist Rewatch (Crystal Watanabe)
In Episode 9 of The TV Police: A Rewatch of The Mentalist, hosts Owain Yeoman (Wayne Rigsby) and Tim Kang (Kimball Cho) revisit the explosive Season 1 episode "Flame Red" - Rigsby's first arson case - with very special guest Crystal Watanabe, podcaster, Redditor, and dedicated The Mentalist super-fan.Crystal brings deep fandom insights, theory breakdowns, character analysis and behind-the-scenes trivia that only a true The Mentalist expert could offer.Together, Owain, Tim and Crystal unpack:Rigsby's first big arson investigationKey "Flame Red" plot twists and hidden cluesCharacter dynamics between Rigsby, Cho and JaneEaster eggs longtime fans may have missedOn-set stories and memories from filming Season 1This is the definitive The Mentalist rewatch companion for fans who love deep dives, behind-the-scenes stories, episode breakdowns and fan-driven analysis.
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S1E8 (VIDEO): The Thin Red Line. The Mentalist Rewatch (Ken Woodruff)
Join hosts Owain Yeoman (Rigsby) and Tim Kang (Cho) for another deep dive into CBS's hit crime drama The Mentalist as The TV Police Podcast revisits Season 1, Episode 8 - "The Thin Red Line".This week they're joined by special guest Ken Woodruff, The Mentalist writer, producer and showrunner.Go behind the scenes as Owain, Tim and Ken break down how a The Mentalist story is developed from an idea to a final shooting script. Join them as they reveal what goes on in a network hit show writer's room and share never-before-told production stories from the early days of The Mentalist.From nerve-wracking breakout sessions to last minute on-set decisions, this episode offers a rare look inside one of television's most beloved procedurals.
Welcome to The TV Police, the ultimate rewatch podcast of The Mentalist. Hosted by original cast members Owain Yeoman (Rigsby) and Tim Kang (Cho), this series dives deep into every episode of the hit CBS TV series The Mentalist. Go behind the scenes with never-before-heard stories, character breakdowns, and insider moments with cast and crew. Whether you’re a long-time fan of Patrick Jane and Lisbon or discovering The Mentalist for the first time, The TV Police delivers laughs, nostalgia, and true TV insight. Follow now for weekly drops of exclusive commentary, unseen secrets, and authentic chemistry from Rigsby and Cho themselves.