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Rom-Com Detectives
by Crystal Watanabe, Tara Avery, Karin Lubbers, Neoshia Roemer
Co-hosts Crystal, Tara, Karin, and Neoshia break down and react to romantic comedy police procedurals. Currently watching: The Mentalist, Lucifer, and Castle.
Episodes
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Psychic Boy Wonder - Mentalist Unit 2x10 "Throwing Fire"
Overview: Crystal and Karin break down The Mentalist Season 2, Episode 10, "Throwing Fire." While investigating the death of a baseball mentor, Jane is beaned on the head, and the overbearing fathers in the present bring back memories of his own. Recording Date: October 14, 2026 Hosted by…
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Triple Decker - Lucifer Unit 2x15 "Deceptive Little Parasite"
Overview: Crystal and Tara break down Lucifer Season 2, Episode 15, "Deceptive Little Parasite." Chloe and Lucifer investigate a murder of a dean of admissions at a prestigious LA school while Lucifer tries to weaponize emotions. Get the scoop on Crystal's and Tara's Good, Bad, and Crispy, then...
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Uncle Sugar Daddy - Castle 2x12 "A Rose for Everafter"
Overview: In the next episode of our Castle Unit, Crystal and Neoshia break down Castle Season 2, Episode 12, "A Rose for Everafter." Beckett finds herself dealing with complicated feelings when Castle reunites with an old flame while they investigate a murder. Recording Date: September 29, 2026...
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Pichoom! - Mentalist Unit 2x09 "A Price Above Rubies"
Overview: Crystal and Karin break down The Mentalist Season 2, Episode 9, "A Price Above Rubies." At a charity event for the CBI, one of their primary benefactors receives the terrible news that her husband has been shot in a robbery. Recording Date: September 16, 2026 Hosted by: Crystal Watanabe...
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Crime-Solving Devil - Lucifer Unit 2x14 "Candy Morningstar"
Overview: Crystal and Tara welcome consultant Angela to break down Lucifer Season 2, Episode 14, "Candy Morningstar." Chloe is stunned when Lucifer reappears at the station after two weeks of radio silence... with his wife, Candy. Get the scoop on Crystal's and Tara's Good, Bad, and Crispy, then...
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Love Smudge - Castle 2x11 "The Fifth Bullet"
Overview: In the next episode of our Castle Unit, Crystal and Neoshia break down Castle Season 2, Episode 11, "The Fifth Bullet." Castle and Beckett investigate the murder of a man who may have been murdered by someone who doesn't even remember who he is. Recording Date: September 9, 2026 Hosted...
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Ugly Darkness - Mentalist Unit 2x08 "His Red Right Hand"
Overview: Crystal and Karin welcome Rom-Com Consultant Orlaith to break down The Mentalist Season 2, Episode 8, "His Red Right Hand." When tragedy strikes the CBI, Jane and Lisbon must lead the team in finding the person responsible. Recording Date: August 27, 2026 Relevant links: Darkening Sky…
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Shady Shenanigans - Lucifer Unit 2x13 "A Good Day to Die"
Overview: Crystal and Tara welcome consultant Angela to break down Lucifer Season 2, Episode 13, "A Good Day to Die." Lucifer and Chloe race against the clock to save her from a deadly poison given to her by Professor Carlisle. Get the scoop on Crystal's and Tara's Good, Bad, and Crispy, then…
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Big Castle, Little Castle - Castle 2x10 "One Man's Treasure"
Overview: In the next episode of our Castle Unit, Crystal and Neoshia break down Castle Season 2, Episode 10, "One Man's Treasure." Castle and Beckett investigate the murder of a man who appears to have two families. Recording Date: August 19, 2026 Hosted by: Crystal Watanabe and Neoshia Roemer...
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Cowboys! - Mentalist Unit 2x07 "Red Bulls"
Overview: Crystal and Karin break down The Mentalist Season 2, Episode 7, "Red Bulls." When Bosco's and Lisbon's teams wind up at the same crime scene, Minelli makes them join forces to find a kidnapped woman. Recording Date: August 7, 2026 Relevant links: Bert and Ernie's Fish Call Hosted by:...
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Detective, Counselor, Douche, Dick - Lucifer Unit 2x12 "Love Handles"
Overview: Crystal and Tara break down Lucifer Season 2, Episode 12, "Love Handles." Lucifer and Chloe must catch a serial poisoner while also navigating the next evolution in their relationship. Get the scoop on Crystal's and Tara's Good, Bad, and Crispy, then take the LuciQuiz and see how much…
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Cool Dad - Castle 2x09 "Love Me Dead"
Overview: In the next episode of our Castle Unit, Crystal and Neoshia break down Castle Season 2, Episode 9, "Love Me Dead." Castle and Beckett investigate the murder of an assistant district attorney in an effort to get closer to him. Recording Date: July 27, 2026 Hosted by: Crystal Watanabe and...
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Semper Fi, Sissy Britches - Mentalist Unit 2x06 "Black Gold and Red Blood"
Overview: Crystal and Karin welcome Neoshia to break down The Mentalist Season 2, Episode 6, "Black Gold and Red Blood." When Patrick Jane is arrested for eavesdropping on Agent Bosco, he ends up solving the case... from jail. Recording Date: July 12 and 20, 2026 Relevant links: Karin's fan...
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Self-Worth Comes From Within, Bitches - Lucifer Unit 2x11 "Stewardess Interruptus"
Overview: Crystal and Tara break down Lucifer Season 2, Episode 11, "Stewardess Interruptus." After a woman interrupts a "moment" between Lucifer and Chloe, the woman is found dead. Later, another former lover of Lucifer is found dead as well, leaving Chloe concerned that there's a jealous…
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Mama's on the Prowl - Castle 2x08 "Kill the Messenger"
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…
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Bite Me? - Mentalist Unit 2x05 "Red Scare"
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…
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Death, She Grows Near - Castle Unit 2x07 "Famous Last Words"
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...
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Crouching Tiger, Hidden Douche - Lucifer Unit 2x10 "Quid Pro Ho"
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…
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Lisbon Loafers - Mentalist Unit 2x04 "Red Menace"
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…
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Space Cowboy - Castle Unit 2x06 "Vampire Weekend"
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…
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We Want to Believe - X-Files Reboot Discussion with Tim Kang
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:...
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Like the DMV, Only Less Screaming - Lucifer Unit 2x09 "Homewrecker"
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...
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Up to My Asterisk - Mentalist Unit 2x03 "Red Badge"
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:...
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Czech Mate - Castle Unit 2x05 "When the Bough Breaks"
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:...
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Murderous Hot Potato - Lucifer Unit 2x08 "Trip to Stabby Town"
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…
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Elvis is Back - Mentalist Unit 2x02 "The Scarlet Letter"
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...
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Best Case Ever - Castle Unit 2x04 "Fool Me Once"
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…
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The Dans are on the Case - Lucifer Unit 2x07 "My Little Monkey"
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…
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Mentalist Unit - The TV Police Q&A in The Mentalist Bullpen
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
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A Wide Invisible Net - Mentalist Unit 2x01 "Redemption"
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...
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The Big Softie - Castle Unit 2x03 "Inventing the Girl"
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…
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Homeless Magician - Lucifer Unit 2x06 "Monster"
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…
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The Way of the World Part 2 - Mentalist Unit 1x23 "Red John's Footsteps"
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...
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The Way of the World Part 1 - Mentalist Unit 1x23 "Red John's Footsteps"
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...
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Strangers on a Boat - Castle Unit 2x02 "The Double Down"
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...
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Better Brand Awareness - Mentalist Unit 1x22 "Blood Brothers"
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…
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Welcome to Devil Time - Lucifer Unit 2x05 "The Weaponizer"
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...
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It's Raining Men - Castle Unit 2x01 "Deep in Death"
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...
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Uncanny and Irritating - Mentalist Unit 1x21 "Miss Red"
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…
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Sex Words With Friends - Lucifer Unit 2x04 "Lady Parts"
Overview: Crystal and Tara break down Lucifer Season 2, Episode 4, "Lady Parts." This week, they're joined by Rom-Com Consultant Donuts. When two friends find a woman dead in the woods of Griffith Park, Chloe and Lucifer end up having girls' and boys' nights out to find the killer. Get the scoop…
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15's the New 25 - Castle Unit 1x10 "A Death in the Family"
Overview: In the next episode of our Castle Unit, Crystal and Neoshia break down Castle Season 1, Episode 10, "A Death in the Family." After a body is found in a towed car, Beckett and Castle find themselves investigating what is potentially a mob hit. Recording Date: January 13, 2026 Hosted by:...
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California Bureau of My Ass - Mentalist Unit 1x20 "Red Sauce"
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…
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Weekend at Burnie's - Lucifer Unit 2x03 "Sin-Eater"
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…
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Good Cop, Bad Fed - Castle Unit 1x09 "Little Girl Lost"
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...
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Sporty Bad Boy - Mentalist Unit 1x19 "A Dozen Red Roses"
Overview: Crystal and Karin break down The Mentalist Season 1, Episode 19, "A Dozen Red Roses." The CBI is called out to Hollywood to investigate the high-profile murder of a former California state representative and finds themselves investigating at a movie studio. Recording Date: December 17,...
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Have Yourself a Merry Little Rom-Com Murder
Overview: Crystal, Tara, Karin, and Neoshia have their first holiday special, going over the various units' Christmas episodes, plus recommendations for more rom-com holiday goodness, including episodes from The X-Files, Bones, Leverage, Magnum PI, and Psych. Recording Date: December 7, 2025…
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Look Who's Stalking - Castle Unit 1x08 "Ghosts"
Overview: In the next episode of our Castle Unit, Crystal and Neoshia break down Castle Season 1, Episode 8, "Ghosts." The gang is called away from poker night when a woman is found drowned in a bathtub full of motor oil. Recording Date: December 3, 2025 Hosted by: Crystal Watanabe and Neoshia...
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Control Freak - Mentalist Unit 1x18 "Russet Potatoes"
Overview: Crystal and Karin break down The Mentalist Season 1, Episode 18, "Russet Potatoes." A man drags a dead woman right into the lobby of the CBI, insisting that he's simply brought them a sack of potatoes. Recording Date: November 25, 2025 Episode Timestamps 0:05:26 Episode Breakdown…
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Traumatized for Eternity - Lucifer Unit 2x02 "Liar, Liar, Slutty Dress on Fire"
Overview: Crystal and Tara break down Lucifer Season 2, Episode 2, "Liar, Liar, Slutty Dress on Fire." Mum takes Lucifer on a quest to prove she's the innocent, loving mum he's never known while Chloe works to solve a double homicide and find a missing woman. Get the scoop on Crystal's and Tara's...
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This Dirtbag's All Mine - Castle Unit 1x07 "Home is Where the Heart Stops"
Overview: In the next episode of our Castle Unit, Crystal and Neoshia break down Castle Season 1, Episode 7, "Home is Where the Heart Stops." When a woman is found brutally broken and shoved into a safe, Castle consults with an old thief with a possible grudge. Recording Date: November 9, 2025...
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Co-hosts Crystal, Tara, Karin, and Neoshia break down and react to romantic comedy police procedurals. Currently watching: The Mentalist, Lucifer, and Castle.
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Rom-Com Detectives is created and hosted by Crystal Watanabe, Tara Avery, Karin Lubbers, Neoshia Roemer.
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