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

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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 Woah” by Alyssia & Andrew [Soundcloud]

“Crossing Lines” by Echobeat [YouTube]

“Don’t Stop (til I Say So)” by Karate Body [YouTube/Spotify]

“Darkroom Double” by Moon & Pollution [YouTube/Spotify]

“Drive” by Shelly Fairchild [YouTube/Spotify]
“Bad Blood” by Tumbleweed Wanderers [YouTube]

Hosted by: Crystal Watanabe and Tara Avery

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

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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/

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r/TheMentalist (subreddit)

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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/

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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 [YouTube/Spotify]

“Father Jesus” by Fassine [YouTube]

“Gout” by Hot Bodies in Motion [YouTube/Spotify]

“Way Down We Go” by Kaleo [YouTube/Spotify]

“Catch Me If You Can” by Desert Belle [YouTube/Spotify]
“Low Lays the Devil” by The Veils [YouTube/Spotify]

Hosted by: Crystal Watanabe and Tara Avery

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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
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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 Watanabe and Karin Lubbers

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

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r/TheMentalist (subreddit)

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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/

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