This is about the time of year when I'd write my Mentalist article, as I've done so for the past four years at least. But this year seems a little different. Firstly, there only appear to be 13 episodes in season 7, secondly, it appears the show will be more of a mid-season replacement. Meaning by the time people get to watch it or it's aired, there won't be that much demand for it, other than from loyal and dedicated fans! No wonder that Channel 5 announcer said the show would return next year at the end of season 6, besides the customary announcement of later in the year. However other reports state that the show has begun production for an early airdate.
Think most people stopped watching after the disappointing big reveal that was Red John, cos that could've been done so much better than the actual RJ turning out to be none other than Sheriff McAllister (Xander Berkeley) As for season 7, looks like many have been calling it as the final season of the series, but as long as we get a proper send off, I can live with that, I think. Though I'm not sure I'd want to wave goodbye to Simon Baker just yet and see him surfing off into the sunset! Ha.
So season 7 looks like it will have Ericka Flynn (Morena Baccarin) last seen in season 4 after she escaped from prison, returning for an episode, but will she really be there to put a spanner in the works between Lisbon (Robin Tunney) and Patrick (Simon Baker). That can't be the case can it, especially since Patty took so long in actually opening up and declaring his feelings for Lisbon. He won't really do anything to jeopardize his relationship with Lisbon. Apparently Ericka will want to help Lisbon and Patrick when the CIA sends them to search for an arms dealer in Beirut (what couldn't find a different country, or different locale, succumbing to typecasting.) In return she wants a pardon for the murder charges against her and a chance to return home.
Do we want to see a Mentalist wedding, what another one? After Van Pelt (Amanda Righetti) and Rigsby (Owain Yeoman). Are Lisbon and Patrick even at that point in their relationship where either one of them would even consider tying the knot, again. Patty cos it took so long for him to get over his wife, still wearing his wedding ring, but also cos Lisbon was all ready to marry Pike (Pedro Pascal). Which may have seemed a little premature and appeared to be like she agreed as a last resort, an afterthought, a last refuge from being alone and not really ever having the chance of getting the man she really wanted. Was gonna say the man of her dreams.
Whatever happens in the show, we all agree it was a great ride over the seven years, if it turns out that way and at least we'll have this time to prepare to part company with all our well loved characters.
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