The Mentalist (2008)

Let the mind games begin.

Patrick Jane, a former celebrity psychic medium, uses his razor sharp skills of observation and expertise at "reading" people to solve serious crimes with the California Bureau of Investigation.

Crime Drama Mystery california con man cop serial killer criminal investigation forensic psychology criminal consultant police proceduralCBS

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Contemporary, classical in form, earnest and grave.

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Cast

Simon BakerPatrick Jane
Robin TunneyTeresa Lisbon
Tim KangKimball Cho
Rockmond DunbarDennis Abbott
Joe AdlerJason Wylie
Josie LorenMichelle Vega

Crew

Bruno HellerCreator
Blake NeelyOriginal Music Composer
Alex BergerProducer
Simon BakerProducer

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Seasons

Season 123 eps · 2008
Season 223 eps · 2009
Season 324 eps · 2010
Season 424 eps · 2011
Season 522 eps · 2012
Season 622 eps · 2013
Season 713 eps · 2014

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