The Mentalist (TV Series) Rose-Colored Glasses (2010) User Reviews

The High Schooi Reunion

[claudio_carvalho · 8/10 · 19 December 2021]

When a couple is found murdered in a car in Rancho Rosa, Lisbon and her team are summoned to assume the investigation. They identify the victims as Selby and Jana Vickers, and soon Patrick Jane finds evidence that the couple was heading to a high school reunion. They head to the party and learn from the principal Joseph DeSouza that Selby was a good student that was expelled from the school after playing a prank on his outcast schoolmate Derek Logan fifteen years ago. The CBI further investigation shows that Derek Logan had died years ago. Patrick interviews some schoolmates and forces Rigsby to help him to set a trap to catch the killer.

"Rose-Colored Glasses" is a funny episode of "The Mentalist". The dialog of Patrick Jane and Phil Redmond and the subsequent scene is hilarious. The situation of former students pretend to be more than they are is sad but true. The trick used by Patrick to catch the killer is witty. My vote is eight.

Title (Brazil):"Rose-Colored Glasses"

I knew it! I knew that Jane figured out the change in Rigsby and Van Pelt's relationship!

[maine_310 · 9/10 · 17 January 2010]

He was just waiting for the right moment to use it to his advantage. Although I still thought he could have held out a little longer, but knowing Jane, the temptation was just killing him, he had to blurt it out.

As for Rigsby, denying it only admitted his guilt. Instead of "I don't know what you are talking about" he should have said "Me and Van Pelt, I wish, but you know that's against the rules Jane". Anything other than how well he handled the 'black mail' moment. Shame on you Jane, the amount of things Rigsby did to either keep your butt out of jail, or even for you to keep your job, and this is how you repay him! I suppose I expected nothing less. He did keep his secret in the end, and I doubt he would have really told unless provoked.

Did I sense a disconnection between Rigby and Van Pelt. Being ordered to sit down behind a computer screen, doing nothing but moving your finger tips, felt like a demotion for Rigsby. It was obvious the awkward eye glances suggested his dislike of his position, while Van Pelt got to do all the work, barely giving him any juicy details worth enlightening his then bored state. What did you think Van Pelt sat around doing Rigsby?

I really couldn't be bothered with the case for this week, although it was a brilliant change for topic and surprising revelation, the only part I enjoyed was the dance between Lisbon and Jane. "More than words is all you have to do to make it real, then you wouldn't have to say that you love me, cos I'd already know..." Surprisingly that was Lisbon's favorite song, which meant that there is a softer side to her. I am certain Jane requested that music the very same moment, to mellow the mood between them. After all he just lied to her about Rigsby and the day off. That secret only meant he would forever have something to hold over Rigsby and Van Pelt's head, and he would collect once the opportunity came along.

Although there isn't any advancement in 'Red John' and everything surrounding the case, 'The Mentalist' has a lot of excitement built within it and I love analyzing the way Jane thinks. He analyzes everyone but himself. Wouldn't it be cool if there was a 'smart ass' out there just like him, like a round off match to see who's wittier.

At one point I noticed Rigsby's English accent slipping and a little Welsh got into the mix. I don't know if it was obvious or not, but Owain Yeoman was rather delicious in that suit, anyone could have eaten him up.

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Four and a Half Stars

Grade B+

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Clever episode but only if you buy a key element

[CrimeDrama1 · 4/10 · 22 April 2022]

What a strange episode. If you were blackmailing someone and you set up a meeting to exchange money for evidence, wouldn't you do it in a public place, for safety? The person being blackmailed can't dictate the terms, so they would have to show up wherever you told them. Also, the woman who was blackmailed over photos and negatives of an infamous high school prank, would have all of the evidence in exchange for the money so why worry that the blackmail would continue? The day of the reunion, it really made no sense why the couple was at the local lover's lane. Also, did the killer bring a gun with her from Chicago or where did she get one? I thought the blackmail began after she had arrived in California. Where is the gun? Lisbon should have handcuffed her in her hotel room and searched for the gun. Everything, and I mean everything must make sense in a crime drama. I think it would have worked better for the couple to be found dead AT the high school, during the reunion, and perhaps they key is discovery that the male victim was blackmailing someone but the exchange hadn't happened yet. I am beginning to wonder if the writers don't feel the need to include Miranda Warnings at all. Granted, Lisbon didn't tell her she was under arrest.

The lone highlight for me is Jane asking Lisbon to dance in the final scene. It is the first real spark in their relationship.