Rom-Com Detectives

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...

Overview: In the next episode of our Castle Unit, Crystal and Neoshia break down Castle Season 2, Episode 5, "When the Bough Breaks." Beckett and Castle investigate the death of an immigrant woman as Castle struggles with the idea that his time with Beckett is coming to an end. Recording Date: April 18, 2026 Hosted by: Crystal Watanabe and Neoshia Roemer Website: https://www.romcomdetectives.com/...

Overview: Crystal and Tara break down Lucifer Season 2, Episode 8, "Trip to Stabby Town." Still dealing with the aftermath of his reveal to Linda, Lucifer has to be his own therapist while helping Chloe solve a string of violent murders. 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: April 19, 2026 LuciTunes: ”Like...

Overview: Crystal and Karin break down The Mentalist Season 2, Episode 2, "The Scarlet Letter." When a political aide is found thrown off a bridge, Lisbon, Jane, and the team have to solve the case amidst political shenanigans. Recording Date: April 7, 2026 Hosted by: Crystal Watanabe and Karin Lubbers Website: https://www.romcomdetectives.com/ Community Links: r/TheMentalist (subreddit) The Menta...

Overview: In the next episode of our Castle Unit, Crystal and Neoshia break down Castle Season 2, Episode 4, "Fool Me Once." Beckett and Castle must start off their case by finding the actual victim, who was captured being murdered on video. Recording Date: April 4, 2026 Hosted by: Crystal Watanabe and Neoshia Roemer Website: https://www.romcomdetectives.com/ Community Links: r/CastleTV (subreddit...

Overview: Crystal and Tara break down Lucifer Season 2, Episode 7, "My Little Monkey." When Chloe becomes preoccupied with her father's killer's murder, Lucifer shadows Dan to "learn how to Douche." 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: March 26, 2026 LuciTunes: ”You Get What You Give” by New Radicals [ Yo...

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.com

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 W...

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...

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 [ Yo...

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 L...

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 L...

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 (subredd...

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 Lubbers Website: https://www.romcomdetectives.com/ Community Links: r/...

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: ”...

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 (sub...

Overview: Crystal and Karin break down The Mentalist Season 1, Episode 21, "Miss Red." A high-profile executive goes missing, and when they find his body submerged and chained to his yacht's anchor, the team must go head to head with con artists. Recording Date: January 28, 2026 Hosted by: Crystal Watanabe and Karin Lubbers Website: https://www.romcomdetectives.com/ Community Links: r/TheMentalist...