Rom-Com Detectives
Rom-Com Detectives
Podcast Description
Co-hosts Crystal, Tara, and Karin break down and react to romantic comedy police procedurals. Currently watching: The Mentalist and Lucifer.
Podcast Insights
Content Themes
The podcast focuses on the exploration of romantic comedy police procedurals, primarily featuring shows like The Mentalist and Lucifer. Episodes dive into specific episodes, discussing plot elements, character dynamics, and fan theories. Examples include detailed analyses of The Mentalist's 'Red Hair and Silver Tape' and the pilot episode, highlighting humor and storytelling elements.
Co-hosts Crystal, Tara, Karin, and Neoshia break down and react to romantic comedy police procedurals. Currently watching: The Mentalist, Lucifer, and Castle.
Overview: Crystal and Karin break down The Mentalist Season 1, Episode 17, “Carnelian Inc.” When the team is assigned to investigate a mysterious email sent to the AG’s office, they end up in the middle of the Mojave Desert… with a picnic lunch.
Recording Date: November 5, 2025
Episode Timestamps
08:11 Episode Breakdown
46:06 Cold Reading/Hot Reading
50:44 Rewatch Checklists
54:43 Favorite Lines
55:45 Memory Palace Quiz
Hosted by: Crystal Watanabe and Karin Lubbers
Website: https://www.romcomdetectives.com/
Community Links:
r/TheMentalist (subreddit)
The Mentalist Bullpen (Discord server) – Check Events if interested in our watch parties!
Email the detectives at [email protected]
Leave us a text or voicemail at 1-650-733-XOXO (9696)
Social Media:
Follow us on Instagram, Threads, or Bluesky.
Subscribe to us on YouTube!
Disclaimer
This podcast’s information is provided for general reference and was obtained from publicly accessible sources. The Podcast Collaborative neither produces nor verifies the content, accuracy, or suitability of this podcast. Views and opinions belong solely to the podcast creators and guests.
For a complete disclaimer, please see our Full Disclaimer on the archive page. The Podcast Collaborative bears no responsibility for the podcast’s themes, language, or overall content. Listener discretion is advised. Read our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy for more details.