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Rom-Com Detectives

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.

tv & film tv reviews

All Episodes

68:41

Elvis is Back - Mentalist Unit 2x02 "The Scarlet Letter"

Rom-Com Detectives ·

2026/04/23

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, 2026Hosted by: Crystal Watanabe and Karin LubbersWebsite: https://www.romcomdetectives.com/Community Links:r/TheMentalist (subreddit)The Mentalist Bullpen (Discord server) - Check Events if interested in our watch parties!Email the detectives

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65:41

Best Case Ever - Castle Unit 2x04 "Fool Me Once"

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2026/04/16

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, 2026Hosted by: Crystal Watanabe and Neoshia RoemerWebsite: https://www.romcomdetectives.com/Community Links:r/CastleTV (subreddit)Email the detectives at hosts@romcomdetectives.comLeave us a text or voicemail at 1-650-733-XOXO

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77:14

The Dans are on the Case - Lucifer Unit 2x07 "My...

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2026/04/09

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 much you remember.Recording Date: March 26, 2026LuciTunes:”You Get What You Give” by New Radicals [YouTube/Spotify]“Father Jesus” by Fassine [YouTube]“Gout” by Hot Bodies in Motion

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68:20

Mentalist Unit - The TV Police Q&A in The Mentalist...

Rom-Com Detectives ·

2026/04/02

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, 2026Hosted by: Crystal WatanabeWebsite: https://discord.gg/mentalistbullpenhttps://www.thetvpolice.com

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90:06

A Wide Invisible Net - Mentalist Unit 2x01 "Redemption"

Rom-Com Detectives ·

2026/03/26

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 murder in what he initially believes is his last case.Recording Date: March 19, 2026Hosted by: Crystal Watanabe and Karin LubbersWebsite: https://www.romcomdetectives.com/Community Links:r/TheMentalist

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75:43

The Big Softie - Castle Unit 2x03 "Inventing the Girl"

Rom-Com Detectives ·

2026/03/19

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, 2026Hosted by: Crystal Watanabe and Neoshia RoemerWebsite: https://www.romcomdetectives.com/Community Links:r/CastleTV (subreddit)Email the detectives at hosts@romcomdetectives.comLeave us a text or voicemail at 1-650-733-XOXO

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77:39

Homeless Magician - Lucifer Unit 2x06 "Monster"

Rom-Com Detectives ·

2026/03/12

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 how much you remember.Recording Date: March 11, 2026LuciTunes:”Dance Like a Monster” by Play Date [YouTube/Spotify]“No Good” by Kaleo [YouTube/Spotify]“The Girl is Back in Town” by Chantal Claret

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73:48

The Way of the World Part 2 - Mentalist Unit 1x23...

Rom-Com Detectives ·

2026/03/06

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 twin sister from a similar fate.Recording Date: March 1, 2026Hosted by: Crystal Watanabe and Karin LubbersWebsite: https://www.romcomdetectives.com/Community Links:r/TheMentalist (subreddit)The

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57:29

The Way of the World Part 1 - Mentalist Unit 1x23...

Rom-Com Detectives ·

2026/03/05

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 twin sister from a similar fate.Recording Date: March 1, 2026Hosted by: Crystal Watanabe and Karin LubbersWebsite: https://www.romcomdetectives.com/Community Links:r/TheMentalist (subreddit)The

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56:13

Strangers on a Boat - Castle Unit 2x02 "The Double Down"

Rom-Com Detectives ·

2026/02/26

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, 2026Hosted by: Crystal Watanabe and Neoshia RoemerWebsite: https://www.romcomdetectives.com/Community Links:r/CastleTV (subreddit)Email the detectives at hosts@romcomdetectives.comLeave us a text or voicemail at 1-650-733-XOXO

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63:04

Better Brand Awareness - Mentalist Unit 1x22 "Blood...

Rom-Com Detectives ·

2026/02/20

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, 2026Hosted by: Crystal Watanabe and Karin LubbersWebsite: https://www.romcomdetectives.com/Community Links:r/TheMentalist (subreddit)The Mentalist Bullpen (Discord server) - Check Events if interested in our

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72:44

Welcome to Devil Time - Lucifer Unit 2x05 "The...

Rom-Com Detectives ·

2026/02/12

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 Tara and Donuts face off and see how much you remember.Recording Date: February 10, 2026LuciTunes:”Time is on My Side” by The Rolling Stones [YouTube/Spotify]“California” by Bahari

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50:03

It's Raining Men - Castle Unit 2x01 "Deep in Death"

Rom-Com Detectives ·

2026/02/05

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, 2026Hosted by: Crystal Watanabe and Neoshia RoemerWebsite: https://www.romcomdetectives.com/Community Links:r/CastleTV (subreddit)Email the detectives at hosts@romcomdetectives.comLeave us a text or voicemail at

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54:13

Uncanny and Irritating - Mentalist Unit 1x21 "Miss Red"

Rom-Com Detectives ·

2026/01/30

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, 2026Hosted by: Crystal Watanabe and Karin LubbersWebsite: https://www.romcomdetectives.com/Community Links:r/TheMentalist (subreddit)The Mentalist Bullpen (Discord server) - Check Events if interested in our watch

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79:37

Sex Words With Friends - Lucifer Unit 2x04 "Lady Parts"

Rom-Com Detectives ·

2026/01/23

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 on Crystal's and Tara's Good, Bad, and Crispy, then take the LuciQuiz while Tara and Donuts face off and see how much you remember.Recording Date: January 17, 2026LuciTunes:”Jungle Youth” by Young

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60:09

15's the New 25 - Castle Unit 1x10 "A Death in the...

Rom-Com Detectives ·

2026/01/16

Overview: In the next episode of our Castle Unit, Crystal and Neoshia break down Castle Season 1, Episode 10, "A Dozen Red Roses." 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, 2026Hosted by: Crystal Watanabe and Neoshia RoemerWebsite: https://www.romcomdetectives.com/Community Links:r/CastleTV (subreddit)Email the detectives at hosts@romcomdetectives.comLeave us a text or voicemail at

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77:15

California Bureau of My Ass - Mentalist Unit 1x20...

Rom-Com Detectives ·

2026/01/08

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, 2026Show Clips:"California Bureau of my ass!"Hosted by: Crystal Watanabe and Karin LubbersWebsite: https://www.romcomdetectives.com/Community Links:r/TheMentalist (subreddit)The Mentalist Bullpen (Discord server) - Check Events if interested in our watch

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67:40

Weekend at Burnie's - Lucifer Unit 2x03 "Sin-Eater"

Rom-Com Detectives ·

2026/01/02

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 Crispy, then take the LuciQuiz along with Tara and see how much you remember.Recording Date: December 28, 2025LuciTunes:“Wicked One” by Labrys [YouTube/Spotify]“I Wonder" by Naomi Pilgrim

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69:50

Good Cop, Bad Fed - Castle Unit 1x09 "Little Girl Lost"

Rom-Com Detectives ·

2025/12/27

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, 2025Hosted by: Crystal Watanabe and Neoshia RoemerWebsite: https://www.romcomdetectives.com/Community Links:r/CastleTV (subreddit)Email the detectives at hosts@romcomdetectives.comLeave us a text or voicemail at 1-650-733-XOXO (9696)Social

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77:10

Sporty Bad Boy - Mentalist Unit 1x19 "A Dozen Red Roses"

Rom-Com Detectives ·

2025/12/18

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, 2025Episode Timestamps0:06:27 Episode Breakdown1:03:12 Hairnalysis1:11:45 Memory Palace QuizHosted by: Crystal Watanabe and Karin LubbersWebsite: https://www.romcomdetectives.com/Community

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