Overview: Crystal and Karin break down The Mentalist Season 1, Episode 20, "Red Sauce." A man is found shot dead with mysterious items in his pocket, leading the CBI team to a man under WitSec protection.

Recording Date: January 6, 2026

Show Clips:

"California Bureau of my ass!"

Hosted by: Crystal Watanabe and Karin Lubbers

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Overview: Crystal and Tara break down Lucifer Season 2, Episode 3, "Sin-Eater." A serial killer takes it upon themselves to punish wrongdoers found on the social media app Wobble, while Lucifer deals with Mum way overstaying her welcome. Get the scoop on Crystal's and Tara's Good, Bad, and Crispy, then take the LuciQuiz along with Tara and see how much you remember.

Recording Date: December 28, 2025

LuciTunes:

“Wicked One” by Labrys [YouTube/Spotify]
“I Wonder" by Naomi Pilgrim [YouTube/Spotify]
"Asylum" by Desi Valentine [YouTube/Spotify]
"All Eyes on Me" by Pigeon John [YouTube/Spotify]
"Share" by STACEY [YouTube/Spotify]
"Old Habits" by Hot Bodies in Motion [YouTube/Spotify]

Hosted by: Crystal Watanabe and Tara Avery

Website: https://www.romcomdetectives.com/

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r/lucifer (subreddit)

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Overview: In the next episode of our Castle Unit, Crystal and Neoshia break down Castle Season 1, Episode 9, "Little Girl Lost." Beckett is assigned to an FBI task force to work a kidnapping cast with someone from her past.

Recording Date: December 23, 2025

Hosted by: Crystal Watanabe and Neoshia Roemer

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Community Links:

r/CastleTV (subreddit)

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