Team united in
The Mentalist Copper Bullet. When Abbott’s old boss, Agent Peterson, threatens Abbott’s career –and possibly his freedom – Jane devises a risky plan to protect his friend’s future.
I like that Jane involves everyone in the team into his plan, despite the fact that Vega was at first left behind.
Jane and Abbott are now more emphatic than before, and they share this dark past that changed their lives and make the women they love - Lena for Dennis, Angela and then Teresa for Patrick - in serious danger.
They started as enemies and became buddies. Abbott understood Jane's intentions in killing Red John, that's why he first confessed about Agent Petersen and how he felt back in the past. Like Jane, Abbott chose life and the woman he loves and made the big step to move to Washington with her when his duties in Austin will be done. Giving to
Kimball Cho his blessing as next chief of the FBI was the top. Cho deserves this, there's no other reasons to explain why. He's the man of honor.
Abbott saved Jane in
"My Blue Heaven" by giving him a second chance, now it's time for Jane to return the favor. We all know Agent Petersen is a dirty cop. To make sure his plan works, Jane calls his old friends from the circus,
Pete and Samantha, who agreed to frame Petersen and save Abbott's career. Those two have been the family Patrick Jane never had. Also, how much they were happy when they tell him about Lisbon? Does Pete may be right by saying it's time for Patrick to take off his ring?
Let's talk about
Michelle Vega and her character development. She joined the FBI because she's ambitious and she wanted to learn how to fight in the field. What she didn't consider was Patrick Jane. He's opened her into a new kind of world, where having a gun doesn't always make you the smartest guy. But patience, fun and friends can make your work a little bit easier.
I felt sorry when she was left alone and in the dark about Jane's plan. She wanted to be part of the FBI's family and I liked the fact that Cho agreed to let her in. He trusts her and she did a great job when she stops Petersen by hitting his car. Also, finally some sparks with
Jason Wylie are concreate: they share a dance at the end of the episode.
And the, there are
Jane and Lisbon. They've never finished their conversation started in the previous episode. Being a cop it's part of her; she likes what she does, because it's what makes her who she is. Jane is worried, maybe a little jeaolus of her dedication to it. Does he want her on his own? He's being protective and
"I don't want to lose you" speaks for itself. How many times we said Jane lost his wife and his daughter, and now that he found love again, he's afraid to lose it. Again. Lisbon shows her true love for him twice: with
"I love you" and invite him to dance in front of everyone. Yeah, right. Old Teresa Lisbon wouldn't never danced with Patrick Jane. But lovely Teresa Lisbon keeps showing how much she's in love with this man. Can they work out their relationship? At some point, I think Lisbon's going to make a choice: Jane or her job.
With The Mentalist coming close to an end, what are your expectations for the finale? No spoilers, please. Share your comments below.
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Going to really miss this show but I think it's right to end. Would hate to see it drag out.
ReplyDeleteThis is such an awesome show. I hate that it is ending.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the review Ms Mack! I always enjoy reading... I agree that it will be tough for Lisbon, she has been so dedicated to her job, it is her self esteem. I'm glad she cooled off after her anger in the last episode but she still doesn't get it - that she will have to make a choice at some point. She keeps glossing things over with happy comments that life is too short to worry, suggesting her job is just as dangerous as walking down the street, or trying to change the subject with an offer to dance or sing a lullaby. Meanwhile Jane just gets more sad and depressed looking like half in tears...I wish the Jane of the first few episodes would come back - the Jane that had a killer smile and twinkle in his eyes - the Jane that seemed just plain happy instead of like someone working up an ulcer!! And interesting the scene where his friend Pete told him to take off the ring and he quickly changed the subject. Guess he is reluctant because he thinks that they won't make it as a couple either because something happens to her, or they break up over this issue? He'd rather break up with her trying to save her then risk seeing something happen to her. I am of course worried about the promo for the next episode. The team was just way too happy at the end of this episode, really a bummer to lose one of them to a tragedy!
ReplyDeleteGreat review, but...: the old Teressa Lisbon díd dance with Jane. On the high school reünion in season 2 :-)
ReplyDeleteI'm more concerned about which of them will die in the next episode. I really hope it's not Cho since he was just tapped to be the new Director by Abbott. :-\
ReplyDeleteAwesome episode and show. I hope it has a happy ending.
ReplyDeleteThanks for reading :) yes she danced but recluctantly ;)
ReplyDeleteI havent' seen the promo yet so I like to be surprised... I know we're going to lose our minds.
ReplyDeleteSure it will have :)
ReplyDeleteJane's grown up as character, he's not the dark one we've seen in the first seasons. After Red John, he felt free finally from the ghosts of his past. His concerne about losing Lisbon is genuine, considering what happened with his wife. About the ring, I think he's afraid about the future, not about his feelings. Thanks for reading :)
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