Quick Fix Review: The Desert Rose

A quick fix means that it is not a full, in depth review.  That will come later in the week with some true analysis.  This is more a OMG- that so rocked- did you see that jaw on floor- review. With quick little bullet lines.

The Mentalist trended on Twitter in the afternoon and a few more times before trending during the ep.  Well deserved for the hard working show.

Spoilers galore so don't read if you haven't yet seen- trust me you want to see it first.  Photo below is property of CBS/WB.

The Desert Rose

-Bertram- creepy Michael Gaston really rose to the occasion as making himself higher up on the suspect list

-Partridge- Oh Brett!  He seemed so upset in his first scene that Jane was looking at him funny.  But with the Tyger, Tyger at the end it would seem he was a friend of RJ's.  So RJ kills a partner to get Jane's partner.  A chess match ladies and gents.  Great job by Jack Plotnick.

-Emotional blowout between Jane and Lisbon- I didn't expect Lisbon telling Jane off would result with Jane running after her and apologizing!  Especially when he had every right to be angry.  What a shift in their dynamic and relationship already.

-Hitchcokian ending- That was by far the scariest scene ever on The Mentalist.  Big Kudos to Jack and Robin for acting the hell out of it.  Chris Long's superb direction made it even more thrilling and Blake Neeley's music was...killer.

-Jane lost at sea- Lisbon is scared by Jane being lost as what to do.  A freaky moment for us all seeing we rely on Jane to figure it all out but RJ has knocked Jane a bit off his game (though he was able to solve two cases).

-Bruno is King- Truly the best season premiere of TM (and further more many shows) ever.  Clock full of suspense, action, drama and intrigue plus he showed what makes Jane such a joy to watch even when he isn't after the red smile face killer.

In depth analysis later this week.  Till then....must rewatch...100 times.