Now if only they'd put more than just the pilot online to watch.

I like The Mentalist. I don't love it, but I like it well enough to record and watch it. I have to agree with George about the title, it couldn't be worse.

Even though I don't think it's the best show ever, for me what's really noteworthy is that this season it seems like the networks are giving more shows time to grow and find an audience. It's a positive trend and something we the viewers have been screaming for. So even if you think this show (or any other with a full season/fairly long order) is crap, at least revel in the fact that some shows are being allowed a fighting chance for survival.

Love it, Love it , Love it
so far anyway.

Bob Sassone,

Maybe you should actually read the article that you link. CBS has ordered 6 additional scripts--NOT a full season yet.

It's not brilliant, maybe, but it's an enjoyable show.

I dropped Psych this season because I couldn't take the self-endulging anymore. Those guys really seem to love themselves in their roles and the stories got more and more stupid.

I liked the first two episodes of The Mentalist because it really is kind of a grown up version of Psych. The problem is that the reality behind it all isn't something you can really enjoy over longer times. But I see the "Gil Grissom" potential in the male lead. He's a strong character and I think he can pull the show through a couple of seasons.

I still prefer Fringe, but the Mentalist is definitely on the Tivo list. There are just too many quirky detectives that do it just as well or better (i.e. Life). It doesn't seem particularly special in my mind. I'll keep watching but it won't be the first thing I turn on Tuesday night.

Maybe if Shawn's Dad & Gus were killed by a serial killer, this is what Shawn would grow up to be....but not likely. The only thing the shows have in common is a detective with good observation skills (like we've never seen that before).

The Mentalist is pretty good. The pilot episode was much better than the 2nd one. If the show continues to drop in quality I'll stop watching it but I really liked the pilot.

the mentalist is crap. psych is WAY better than this show. i know they go at the idea differently....but the show still sucks.

I've watched the first couple of episode, but I'm not at all hooked. After the episode, I felt like this was just a less fun version of Psych.

The second ep was a little more interesting, but still not there. I can't tell if it's supposed to serious or funny, it kind of awkwardly straddles the line...