The Mentalist
2008 · 7 Seasons · CBS · Crime, Drama, Mystery
The Mentalist thrives on Simon Baker's magnetic performance as Patrick Jane, a character whose charm and intelligence make even formulaic cases entertaining to watch. The Red John mystery provides a compelling spine for the first six seasons, though its resolution divided fans who had invested years in the puzzle. The show's strengths are its lead performance and the dynamics Jane creates with everyone around him, and those strengths carry it through seven seasons of consistently enjoyable television.