The Mentalist Season 3

The Mentalist Season 3 has quietly become one of the more dependable crime dramas currently available on and . The show says what it needs to say in a single season, no filler. 4,412 people have weighed in on TMDB, and the verdict leans heavily positive. Simon Baker leads a cast that carries the story without ever feeling mechanical. Put it on tonight and see for yourself.

Part of the current wave of titles people are actually watching, The Mentalist Season 3 earns its spot. At its heart, The Mentalist Season 3 understands what makes crime drama work — character first, plot second. Red John strikes into the heart of the CBI. Ever since the serial killer murdered Patrick Jane's family, the California Bureau of Investigation consultant and former faux-psychic has become obsessed with finding the man who destroyed his life. But after a homocide suspect is set ablaze in his jail cell and a CBI agent is later framed as Red John, Patrick realizes his adversary is closer than he imagined. Simon Baker and Robin Tunney lead a cast that brings real weight to the material. It was aired in 2010. The plot mechanics of The Mentalist Season 3 never overwhelm the human cost underneath them. The consistency throughout is what elevates it — not every moment is the best, but none of them are a reason to stop watching.

Viewers who think they have seen every crime drama tend to find The Mentalist Season 3 proves them wrong. It rewards viewers regardless of what else is in their watch history. It is a manageable watch, easy to fit into a single week. Watch Simon Baker work — it is a masterclass in the genre. Few crime dramas earn their twists this consistently.