Rom-Com Detectives

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” b...

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 Neoshi...

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...

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 W...

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 Lin...

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 (subreddi...

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...

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/C...

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 Adams Hosted by: Crystal Watanabe and Karin Lubbers Website: https://www.romcomdetectiv...

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 Watana...

Overview: In the next episode of our Castle Unit, Crystal and Neoshia break down Castle Season 2, Episode 10, "One Man's Treasure." Castle and Beckett investigate the murder of a man who appears to have two families. Recording Date: August 19, 2026 Hosted by: Crystal Watanabe and Neoshia Roemer Website: https://www.romcomdetectives.com/ Community Links: r/CastleTV (subreddit) Email the detectives...

Overview: Crystal and Karin break down The Mentalist Season 2, Episode 7, "Red Bulls." When Bosco's and Lisbon's teams wind up at the same crime scene, Minelli makes them join forces to find a kidnapped woman. Recording Date: August 7, 2026 Relevant links: Bert and Ernie's Fish Call Hosted by: Crystal Watanabe and Karin Lubbers Website: https://www.romcomdetectives.com/ Community Links: r/TheMenta...

Overview: Crystal and Tara break down Lucifer Season 2, Episode 12, "Love Handles." Lucifer and Chloe must catch a serial poisoner while also navigating the next evolution in their relationship. Get the scoop on Crystal's and Tara's Good, Bad, and Crispy, then take the LuciQuiz and see how much you remember. For 10% off of The Comprehensive Dictionary of Cinema , use coupon code ROMCOMPODCAST at h...

Overview: In the next episode of our Castle Unit, Crystal and Neoshia break down Castle Season 2, Episode 9, "Love Me Dead." Castle and Beckett investigate the murder of an assistant district attorney in an effort to get closer to him. Recording Date: July 27, 2026 Hosted by: Crystal Watanabe and Neoshia Roemer Website: https://www.romcomdetectives.com/ Community Links: r/CastleTV (subreddit) Emai...

Overview: Crystal and Karin welcome Neoshia to break down The Mentalist Season 2, Episode 6, "Black Gold and Red Blood." When Patrick Jane is arrested for eavesdropping on Agent Bosco, he ends up solving the case... from jail. Recording Date: July 12 and 20, 2026 Relevant links: Karin's fan trailer: https://youtu.be/KzhCGOvmr0U Repercussions by nitro9 (rated T) Deals with the Devil by Lady_of_Wint...

Overview: Crystal and Tara break down Lucifer Season 2, Episode 11, "Stewardess Interruptus." After a woman interrupts a "moment" between Lucifer and Chloe, the woman is found dead. Later, another former lover of Lucifer is found dead as well, leaving Chloe concerned that there's a jealous ex-lover out there. Get the scoop on Crystal's and Tara's Good, Bad, and Crispy, then take the LuciQuiz and s...

Overview: In the next episode of our Castle Unit, Crystal and Neoshia break down Castle Season 2, Episode 8, "Kill the Messenger." Beckett and Castle investigate the hit-and-run killing that leads them to an old case of Captain Montgomery's. Recording Date: July 1, 2026 Hosted by: Crystal Watanabe and Neoshia Roemer Website: https://www.romcomdetectives.com/ Community Links: r/CastleTV (subreddit)...

Overview: Crystal and Karin break down The Mentalist Season 2, Episode 5, "Red Scare." After a man is seemingly defenestrated from his house, the team heads over to Eagle Creek to solve a murder in a haunted house. Recording Date: June 5, 2026 Hosted by: Crystal Watanabe and Karin Lubbers Website: https://www.romcomdetectives.com/ Community Links: r/TheMentalist (subreddit) The Mentalist Bullpen (...

Overview: In the next episode of our Castle Unit, Crystal and Neoshia break down Castle Season 2, Episode 7, "Famous Last Words." Beckett and Castle investigate the murder of Alexis's favorite singer—with a little help from a stan. Recording Date: June 6, 2026 Hosted by: Crystal Watanabe and Neoshia Roemer Website: https://www.romcomdetectives.com/ Community Links: r/CastleTV (subreddit) Email the...

Overview: Crystal and Tara break down Lucifer Season 2, Episode 10, "Quid Pro Ho." The trial for Warden Perry is about to begin when Chloe gets word that the key witness in the case against her father's killer has been murdered. 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: June 17, 2026 LuciTunes: ”Us & Them”...

Overview: Crystal and Karin break down The Mentalist Season 2, Episode 4, "Red Menace." When the lawyer for a notorious biker gang winds up dead, Jane and Lisbon find themselves amidst the Sinner Saints, and Rigsby reveals why he hates bikers so much. Recording Date: May 19, 2026 Hosted by: Crystal Watanabe and Karin Lubbers Website: https://www.romcomdetectives.com/ Community Links: r/TheMentalis...

Overview: In the next episode of our Castle Unit, Crystal and Neoshia break down Castle Season 2, Episode 6, "Vampire Weekend." Beckett and Castle are called to a graveyard on Halloween to investigate the murder—by wooden stake—of a "vampire." Recording Date: May 7, 2026 Hosted by: Crystal Watanabe and Neoshia Roemer Website: https://www.romcomdetectives.com/ Community Links: r/CastleTV (subreddit...

Overview: Crystal, Neoshia, and Tara welcome Rom-Com Consultant Tim Kang (Agent Kimball Cho on The Mentalist , Detective Gordon Katsumoto on Magnum PI, and co-host of the TV Police Podcast)  to talk about the upcoming X-Files reboot from Ryan Coogler. Find Tim Kang online: https://www.instagram.com/timkang.insta https://thetvpolice.com/ (Mentalist rewatch podcast) Recording Date: May 22, 2026 Host...

Overview: Crystal and Tara break down Lucifer Season 2, Episode 9, "Homewrecker." Soon after Lucifer declares LA his home, his home comes under threat when a case Chloe and Lucifer investigate turns out to be the murder of a real-estate tycoon who owned the land Lux is on. Get the scoop on Crystal's and Tara's Good, Bad, and Crispy, then take the LuciQuiz and see how much you remember. Recording D...

Overview: Crystal and Karin welcome Rom-Com Consultant Jochi to break down The Mentalist Season 2, Episode 3, "Red Badge." When a man from Lisbon's past throws suspicion her way, Jane and the team must find a way to clear her name before she loses everything. Find Jochi online: https://www.instagram.com/robintunneys https://x.com/redbadges Recording Date: April 24, 2026 Hosted by: Crystal Watanabe...