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The Mentalist

The Mentalist

Let the mind games begin.

20088.47 Seasons151 EpisodesEnded

Overview

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.

Created by Marisa Wegrzyn
Written by Marisa Wegrzyn
Produced by Alex Berger, Simon Baker, Matthew Carlisle
NetworksCBS

Top Cast

Simon Baker

Simon Baker

Patrick Jane

Robin Tunney

Robin Tunney

Teresa Lisbon

Tim Kang

Tim Kang

Kimball Cho

Rockmond Dunbar

Rockmond Dunbar

Dennis Abbott

Joe Adler

Joe Adler

Jason Wylie

Josie Loren

Josie Loren

Michelle Vega

Themes & Keywords

californiacon mancopserial killercriminal investigationforensic psychologycriminal consultantpolice proceduralexhilarated

About The Mentalist

The Mentalist is a crime, drama, mystery series that first aired in 2008 exploring themes of california, con man, cop, serial killer, criminal investigation, forensic psychology. Created by Marisa Wegrzyn, it stars Simon Baker, Robin Tunney, Tim Kang. 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.

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