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- More Than Words - Mentalist Unit 2x11 "Rose-Colored Glasses"
Overview: Crystal and Karin break down The Mentalist Season 2, Episode 11, "Rose-Colored Glasses." When a double murder takes the team to the town of Rancho Rosa, they end up heading to a local high school reunion, and Jane attempts to sniff out pieces of Lisbon's past.
Relevant Links:
“Gonna Make You Sweat (Everybody Dance Now)” by C&C Music Factory
“Follow Me Now” by Jason Gleed
“Macarena” by Los Del Rio
“Hotstepper” by Ini Kamoze
“More Than Words” by Extreme
Kanye West Interrupting Taylor Swift
Ransom trailerRecording Date: October 28, 2026
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!
1 hr 12 min - And Now... I Own a Boat! - Castle 2x13 "Sucker Punch"
Overview: In the next episode of our Castle Unit, Crystal and Neoshia welcome consultant Emily to break down Castle Season 2, Episode 13, "Sucker Punch." When a member of the infamous Irish gang the Westies is found murdered, Castle and Beckett somehow find their case tied to a defining moment of Beckett's life.
Emily's Tumblr
Recording Date: October 20, 2026
Hosted by: Crystal Watanabe and Neoshia Roemer
Website: https://www.romcomdetectives.com/
Community Links:
r/CastleTV (subreddit)
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!
1 hr 14 min - Psychic Boy Wonder - Mentalist Unit 2x10 "Throwing Fire"
Overview: Crystal and Karin break down The Mentalist Season 2, Episode 10, "Throwing Fire." While investigating the death of a baseball mentor, Jane is beaned on the head, and the overbearing fathers in the present bring back memories of his own.
Recording Date: October 14, 2026
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!
1 hr 15 min - Triple Decker - Lucifer Unit 2x15 "Deceptive Little Parasite"
Overview: Crystal and Tara break down Lucifer Season 2, Episode 15, "Deceptive Little Parasite." Chloe and Lucifer investigate a murder of a dean of admissions at a prestigious LA school while Lucifer tries to weaponize emotions. Get the scoop on Crystal's and Tara's Good, Bad, and Crispy, then take the LuciQuiz and see how much you remember.
Recording Date: September 17, 2026
Hosted by: Crystal Watanabe and Tara Avery
Website: https://www.romcomdetectives.com/
Community Links:
r/lucifer (subreddit)
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!
1 hr 12 min - Uncle Sugar Daddy - Castle 2x12 "A Rose for Everafter"
Overview: In the next episode of our Castle Unit, Crystal and Neoshia break down Castle Season 2, Episode 12, "A Rose for Everafter." Beckett finds herself dealing with complicated feelings when Castle reunites with an old flame while they investigate a murder.
Recording Date: September 29, 2026
Hosted by: Crystal Watanabe and Neoshia Roemer
Website: https://www.romcomdetectives.com/
Community Links:
r/CastleTV (subreddit)
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!
1 hr 4 min - Pichoom! - Mentalist Unit 2x09 "A Price Above Rubies"
Overview: Crystal and Karin break down The Mentalist Season 2, Episode 9, "A Price Above Rubies." At a charity event for the CBI, one of their primary benefactors receives the terrible news that her husband has been shot in a robbery.
Recording Date: September 16, 2026
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!
1 hr 11 min - Crime-Solving Devil - Lucifer Unit 2x14 "Candy Morningstar"
Overview: Crystal and Tara welcome consultant Angela to break down Lucifer Season 2, Episode 14, "Candy Morningstar." Chloe is stunned when Lucifer reappears at the station after two weeks of radio silence... with his wife, Candy. Get the scoop on Crystal's and Tara's Good, Bad, and Crispy, then take the LuciQuiz and see how much you remember.
Recording Date: September 13, 2026
Hosted by: Crystal Watanabe and Tara Avery
Website: https://www.romcomdetectives.com/
Community Links:
r/lucifer (subreddit)
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!
1 hr 28 min - Love Smudge - Castle 2x11 "The Fifth Bullet"
Overview: In the next episode of our Castle Unit, Crystal and Neoshia break down Castle Season 2, Episode 11, "The Fifth Bullet." Castle and Beckett investigate the murder of a man who may have been murdered by someone who doesn't even remember who he is.
Recording Date: September 9, 2026
Hosted by: Crystal Watanabe and Neoshia Roemer
Website: https://www.romcomdetectives.com/
Community Links:
r/CastleTV (subreddit)
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!
50 min - Ugly Darkness - Mentalist Unit 2x08 "His Red Right Hand"
Overview: Crystal and Karin welcome Rom-Com Consultant Orlaith to break down The Mentalist Season 2, Episode 8, "His Red Right Hand." When tragedy strikes the CBI, Jane and Lisbon must lead the team in finding the person responsible.
Recording Date: August 27, 2026
Relevant links:
Darkening Sky by Peter Bradley AdamsHosted 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!
1 hr 19 min - Shady Shenanigans - Lucifer Unit 2x13 "A Good Day to Die"
Overview: Crystal and Tara welcome consultant Angela to break down Lucifer Season 2, Episode 13, "A Good Day to Die." Lucifer and Chloe race against the clock to save her from a deadly poison given to her by Professor Carlisle. Get the scoop on Crystal's and Tara's Good, Bad, and Crispy, then take the LuciQuiz and see how much you remember.
Recording Date: August 23, 2026
Hosted by: Crystal Watanabe and Tara Avery
Website: https://www.romcomdetectives.com/
Community Links:
r/lucifer (subreddit)
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!
1 hr 40 min
About Rom-Com Detectives
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Co-hosts Crystal, Tara, Karin, and Neoshia break down and react to romantic comedy police procedurals. Currently watching: The Mentalist, Lucifer, and Castle.