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- Mentalist Unit - The TV Police Q&A in The Mentalist Bullpen
Overview: This is a replay of the TV Police Live Q&A with Owain Yeoman and Tim Kang held on the Mentalist Bullpen Discord server.
Recording Date: March 7, 2026
Hosted by: Crystal Watanabe
Website: https://discord.gg/mentalistbullpen
https://www.thetvpolice.com1 hr 9 min - A Wide Invisible Net - Mentalist Unit 2x01 "Redemption"
Overview: Crystal and Karin welcome Rom-Com Detective Neoshia, and together they break down The Mentalist Season 2, Episode 1, "Redemption." Back at it after saving Lisbon's life and losing Red John, Jane is back to his old tricks, quick-solving cases while causing mayhem, and helping solve a murder in what he initially believes is his last case.
Recording Date: March 19, 2026
Hosted by: Crystal Watanabe and Karin LubbersWebsite: 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 31 min - The Big Softie - Castle Unit 2x03 "Inventing the Girl"
Overview: In the next episode of our Castle Unit, Crystal and Neoshia break down Castle Season 2, Episode 3, "Inventing the Girl." Beckett and Castle are on the case when a woman is found stabbed in the back with the... Washington Monument?
Recording Date: March 16, 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 16 min - Homeless Magician - Lucifer Unit 2x06 "Monster"
Overview: Crystal and Tara break down Lucifer Season 2, Episode 6, "Monster." Chloe and Lucifer are on the hunter for a sniper with a list of people he's marked for death. Get the scoop on Crystal's and Tara's Good, Bad, and Crispy, then take the LuciQuiz while Tara and Donuts face off and see how much you remember.
Recording Date: March 11, 2026
LuciTunes:
”Dance Like a Monster” by Play Date [YouTube/Spotify]“No Good” by Kaleo [YouTube/Spotify]
“The Girl is Back in Town” by Chantal Claret [YouTube/Spotify]
“Way Down We Go” by Kaleo [YouTube/Spotify]
“Haunted Rave” by Gary and the Ghouls by Evangelist [YouTube/Spotify]
“Unforgiven” by Tom Ellis [YouTube/Spotify]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 18 min - The Way of the World Part 2 - Mentalist Unit 1x23 "Red John's Footsteps"
Overview: Crystal and Karin welcome Rom-Com Consultants Livbon and Donuts, and together they break down The Mentalist Season 1, Episode 23, "Red John's Footsteps." When a young woman is found dead in a state park, killed in Red John's cutting style, the CBI must hunt him down to save the victim's twin sister from a similar fate.
Recording Date: March 1, 2026
Hosted by: Crystal Watanabe and Karin LubbersWebsite: 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 14 min - The Way of the World Part 1 - Mentalist Unit 1x23 "Red John's Footsteps"
Overview: Crystal and Karin welcome Rom-Com Consultants Livbon and Donuts, and together they break down The Mentalist Season 1, Episode 23, "Red John's Footsteps." When a young woman is found dead in a state park, killed in Red John's cutting style, the CBI must hunt him down to save the victim's twin sister from a similar fate.
Recording Date: March 1, 2026
Hosted by: Crystal Watanabe and Karin LubbersWebsite: 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!
58 min - Strangers on a Boat - Castle Unit 2x02 "The Double Down"
Overview: In the next episode of our Castle Unit, Crystal and Neoshia break down Castle Season 2, Episode 2, "The Double Down." When two bodies drop at the same time, Castle, Ryan, and Espo start a bet while trying to hide it from Beckett.
Recording Date: February 24, 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!
57 min - Better Brand Awareness - Mentalist Unit 1x22 "Blood Brothers"
Overview: Crystal and Karin break down The Mentalist Season 1, Episode 22, "Blood Brothers." When a teenager is found dead in the woods, the CBI team heads to the mountains to a youth camp to help unravel the mystery of a local legend as well as the murder.
Recording Date: February 18, 2026
Hosted by: Crystal Watanabe and Karin LubbersWebsite: 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 4 min - Welcome to Devil Time - Lucifer Unit 2x05 "The Weaponizer"
Overview: Crystal and Tara break down Lucifer Season 2, Episode 5, "The Weaponizer." At the scene of the crime, Lucifer is shocked to find that he recognizes the victim: an action hero whose movies he loves. Get the scoop on Crystal's and Tara's Good, Bad, and Crispy, then take the LuciQuiz while Tara and Donuts face off and see how much you remember.
Recording Date: February 10, 2026
LuciTunes:
”Time is on My Side” by The Rolling Stones [YouTube/Spotify]“California” by Bahari [YouTube/Spotify]
“We Don’t Eat” by James Vincent Morrow [YouTube/Spotify]
“I See You Walk” by Coco Moon [YouTube/Spotify]
“Whirlwind of Rubbish” by Evangelist [YouTube/Spotify]
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 13 min - It's Raining Men - Castle Unit 2x01 "Deep in Death"
Overview: In the next episode of our Castle Unit, Crystal and Neoshia break down Castle Season 2, Episode 1, "Deep in Death." Iced out of the unit by Beckett, Castle tries to use their current case as the chance to prove his worth to his muse.
Recording Date: February 3, 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!
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About Rom-Com Detectives
From the publisher's feed
Co-hosts Crystal, Tara, Karin, and Neoshia break down and react to romantic comedy police procedurals. Currently watching: The Mentalist, Lucifer, and Castle.