Red Hair and Silver Tape

Season 1, Episode 2, Aired
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The CBI is called in to investigate the murder of a young woman, found tied up and dumped in a Northern Napa County vineyard. Lisbon focuses on the theory that this was the result of a lovers' quarrel, but Jane believes this may be the work of a serial killer. He investigates his own theories and gets the team's assistance with a plan to catch the killer.moreless
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  • I'm tried but I'm done.

    5.0
    "Mediocre"
    By saleblanc, Sep 06, 2011 Report Abuse
    I've given it two weeks but as much as I like the concept I just can't get into this show. I think it's a combination of script writing and case topics. This one was a young girl was murder by her bosses. The case and watching the team follow the evidence, which was all over the place was just a challenge. I don't see any chemistry within the team that's actually work related. In the pilot there was hints of a serial killer after Jane which brought him to his current position. But there was only a brief mention of it within this episode. But overall, I just expected a bigger hook and I'm not, so I'm done.moreless

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  • If they can't bother with any continuity I might give up on The Mentalist.

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    By foereaper, Sep 06, 2011 Report Abuse
    In the opening it's clearly established that the cause of death is *Spoiler* suffocation. Yet in a flashback the killer is shown stabbing the victim. Surely CBI would be aware of a stab wound so I'm not sure how this error crept in.

    Also, the premise of a married couple who are serial killers is too far-fetched for me, one crazy person just happened to find another and for some reason they opened up about those crazy urges of theirs? Otherwise, the show was well-acted but I might find Jane's smile wearing over time. I did enjoy that he set up Van Pelt and Rigsby up on a date engineered to end with a face-slapping and the chemistry is pretty good. Rigsby and Kang aren't cookie-cutter characters but they are too one-dimensional so I hope to see them fleshed out more. Overall, I plan to see a few more episodes before giving up but I consider an error this glaring to be a serious flaw.moreless

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  • Very good second episode.

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    By whiteraven2005, Jan 31, 2010 Report Abuse
    Not as excellent as the pilot but still a very strong episode.

    Patrick's sting was good but didn't anticipate the local cops keeping an eye on the restaurant too.

    Husband and wife killing team Patrick was right, soulmates how else do you explain two homicidal people finding each other? That's an immense level of trust to have in someone - to conspire to kill.

    Patrick was good with the victim's little brother. He must have loved her very much to want to avenge her death. The axe was kinda scary, I'm not sure if it's just what was at hand or speaks to what he wanted to do to her killer.moreless

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  • This episode shows more of Jane's observation talents, finding particulars about in the victim that others might have missed. Along with a great demonstration of how hypnotism can be used to extract informaion out of unwilling suspects.moreless

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    By Lady_Mirain, Apr 03, 2009 Report Abuse
    I'm so far liking this series. The humour in it is great. This episode shows more of Jane's observation talents, finding particulars about in the victim that others might have missed. Along with a great demonstration of how hypnotism can be used to extract informaion out of unwilling suspects.It was funny to see the others reaction to hypnotism, (Some fascinated, some all against it because it's against the rules). Developing the thought pattern of the killer and then drawing them out by using one of his team mates, Grace Van Pelt, as bait by setting up a fake date gone wrong was brilliant! All in all a satisfying episode. Looks like the characters are going to develop nicely. Hopefully the next episodes will have as good a plot and script.moreless

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  • The team is called into investigate the murder of an 18-year-old waitress in Napa Valley. Meanwhile Jane runs an undercover operation using Van Pelt as bait.

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    By Tsilatnemeht, Nov 17, 2008 Report Abuse
    So, as my classification says this is another great installment in the continuing adventures of Patrick Jane. This show just keeps getting better. The cast is wonderful. Robin Tunney is underappreciated and her character is great, it's great having her on the show. Also, I enjoy seeing how Patrick does his job. The scene with the game of rock paper scissors was hilarious and...what else? I really enjoyed the character of Hector and I think who ever played him was great in the part too! Also, this episode was 10x better than the first here's hoping they just keep getting better.moreless

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    • In the scene in which Jane and Lisbon first meet the couple who own the restaurant, Jane is seen eating and enjoying his food. The camera pans to a different angle where the audience can see Jane's back but can still see him twirl the food onto his fork. The camera then pans back to Jane who has no food on his fork, but still puts it in his mouth and chews as though he had taken another bite. Edit
    • Before Teresa exits the pit where she is examining Melanie's body, she takes off a glove, but in the next shot she has both gloves on. Edit

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    • Simon Baker (Patrick Jane) and Judith Hoag (Sandra Boatwright) previously worked together on The Guardian's episode "Hazel Park". Edit
    • Original International Air Dates: The Netherlands: January 1, 2009 on SBS6 Spain: January 8, 2009 on LaSexta Norway: January 14, 2009 on TV3 Belgium: February 4, 2009 on VT4 Denmark: February 9, 2009 on TV3 Hungary: February 9, 2009 on RTL-Klub Sweden: February 24, 2009 on TV3 Germany: March 8, 2009 on SAT 1 United Kingdom: April 2, 2009 on Channel Five Australia: April 8, 2009 on Channel 9 Thailand: April 16, 2009 on True Series Finland: September 10, 2009 on MTV3 Czech Republic: December 7, 2009 on TV Nova Slovakia: January 11, 2010 on Markiza Poland: September 13, 2010 on TVN India: November 17, 2010 on Zee Cafe Edit

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    • Sheriff McAllister: (about Jane) Who is this guy? Lisbon: He's a consultant. You want CBI assistance, he comes as part of the package. Sheriff McAllister: Consultant, huh? What, are you clairvoyant or some gizmo? You got psychic powers? Jane: No, no powers. Had them once. I mean' I pretented I had them, obviously. Edit
    • Jane: The killer plans to bring his victim back to this room, and when he does, we're gonna be here to greet him. How sweet is that? Lisbon: This is all a big elaborate joke you're gonna apologize for now, yes? Edit
    • (Talking about Raquel) Lisbon: That was funny, the way she gave him up so easily like that? Jane: Yeah, it was. But you were right, huh? Secret lover. Guess I was wrong about the whole red-hair-and-duct-tape thing. Lisbon: You hypnotized her, didn't you? Jane: I certainly did not. (Lisbon just stares at him.) Okay, no. Yes, I did hypnotize her, but-- Lisbon: But nothing. It's unprofessional and it's illegal. It's totally out of bounds. Cho: That's what I told him. Jane: I was gonna say you had nothing to do with it, but hey. Lisbon: (to Cho) You allow him to pull that stuff again, and you'll be showing visitors around the statehouse in a stupid hat. Edit

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