“The Mentalist†starring Simon Baker as Patrick Jane, is consistently one of the best cop shows on television. The plot revolves around Jane, an agent for the California Bureau of Investigations (CBI), who is so in tune with his surroundings that he solves crimes by picking up on clues that others miss.
The overarching plot of the “The Mentalist†follows Jane as he attempts to catch the man who murdered his wife and child. Jane has spent the past three seasons trying to avenge the death of his family.
Season four of “The Mentalist†picks up where the last season left off, with Jane thinking believing he killed the man responsible for this family’s murder.
The strength of “The Mentalist†is Simon Baker. Baker plays Jane with expert wit and Janne’s character is one to love. His quirky behavior and brilliant crime solving strategies are an enjoyment to watch, though his willingness to break the law keeps one on their toes. The show also stars Robin Tunney (Jane’s boss, Agent Lisbon), Tim Kang (Agent Cho), and Owain Yeoman (Agent Rigsby).
For those that spend their evenings with one of the numerous CSI dramas, take a moment to test “The Mentalistâ€, a well well written, non sappy crime show, with a thrilling plot and interesting characters.
The Mentalist is shown on CBS at 9 Central Standard Time.
