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The Mentalist: "Pilot", 9/23/08

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Pilot seemed to me to be well-written and well-cast. First 5-10 minutes was a pretty good show kick-off, IMO. I like the genre, so fingers-crossed on this one. (I'm also looking forward to the return of "Life" next week.)

/steve
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I'm with you, but you just have to wonder how many more police dramas can the public deal with?

What is it now, 50% of prime time?
ajtmcse said:
I'm with you, but you just have to wonder how many more police dramas can the public deal with?

What is it now, 50% of prime time?
Believe me, I know! These types of shows represent the vast majority of our primetime viewing. The wife and I normally enjoy the 3 CSI's, the 3 L&O's, Life, The Closer, Saving Grace, Criminal Minds, Cold Case, Without A Trace, Dexter and Medium, with an occasional Monk or Numbers thrown in. :)

/steve
Let me be clear on one thing. I'll take all police shows 7*24 before I will watch any "reality" show.. :)
ajtmcse said:
Let me be clear on one thing. I'll take all police shows 7*24 before I will watch any "reality" show.. :)
But what about a reality police show - COPS
We like Simon Baker for some unknown reason and will watch the show. But I'm not sure about a serious version of "Psych".
phrelin said:
We like Simon Baker for some unknown reason and will watch the show. But I'm not sure about a serious version of "Psych".
Ya, but unlike Psych, the Baker character doesn't pretend to be psychic, FWIW. :) (And the writing is better, IMO... at least for the pilot). /steve
I liked it and I'm not usually a fan of cop dramas. I'll give it another shot to see how it shakes out.
In case anyone missed it, the first episode is being shown again tonight.
Steve said:
Ya, but unlike Psych, the Baker character doesn't pretend to be psychic, FWIW. :) (And the writing is better, IMO... at least for the pilot). /steve
Psych borders on silly at times. But it really is mostly a comedy unlike Monk which has amusing moments. I agree that for a pilot this episode of The Mentalist was pretty well written.
I skipped over this one based on the description but after seeing a couple of previews and some comments here, I'll have to put this one down for review.
fluffybear said:
I skipped over this one based on the description but after seeing a couple of previews and some comments here, I'll have to put this one down for review.
The pilot is airing again tonite at 8PM EDT. /steve
Steve said:
The pilot is airing again tonite at 8PM EDT. /steve
Thank You! I'll be sure to catch it!
I recorded it but haven't watched it yet. I saw the guy who plays the main character on a talk show and was surprised by his thick Australian accent.
Just finished watching the recording. I liked it enough to set a Series Link, at least for now.
Missed the heads up on this one. I had to find something to delete to set a SL but it is now set. Will I be lost after missing the pilot?
armophob said:
Missed the heads up on this one. I had to find something to delete to set a SL but it is now set. Will I be lost after missing the pilot?
Not if you are familiar with Psych and think about a serious version with better cops.
Steve said:
Ya, but unlike Psych, the Baker character doesn't pretend to be psychic, FWIW. :) (And the writing is better, IMO... at least for the pilot). /steve
He did pretend to be a psychic untill the serial killer caught him with his psychic pants down and left him the note. After that he went legit. My wife called him Shawn Spenser all grown up.
armophob said:
Missed the heads up on this one. I had to find something to delete to set a SL but it is now set. Will I be lost after missing the pilot?
I kind of disagree with phrelin... you may be a bit lost as far as the protagonist's background goes if they don't rehash it with a future episode. I'd recommend watching it here:

http://www.cbs.com/collections/premiere_week_full_episodes/

Or read a recap. This one seems accurate: http://www.recapist.com/2008/09/25/the-mentalist-pilot-episode-101
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