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by 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.
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- Jan 8, 20261h 17m
California Bureau of My Ass - Mentalist Unit 1x20 "Red Sauce"
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 parties!Email the detectives at hosts@romcomdetectives.comLeave us a text or voicemail at 1-650-733-XOXO (9696)Social Media: Follow us on Instagram, Threads, or Bluesky.Subscribe to us on YouTube!
- Jan 2, 20261h 7m
Weekend at Burnie's - Lucifer Unit 2x03 "Sin-Eater"
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 [YouTube/Spotify]"Asylum" by Desi Valentine [YouTube/Spotify]"All Eyes on Me" by Pigeon John [YouTube/Spotify]"Share" by STACEY [YouTube/Spotify]"Old Habits" by Hot Bodies in Motion [YouTube/Spotify]Hosted by: Crystal Watanabe and Tara AveryWebsite: https://www.romcomdetectives.com/Community Links:r/lucifer (subreddit)Email the detectives at hosts@romcomdetectives.comLeave us a text or voicemail at 1-650-733-XOXO (9696)Social Media: Follow us on Instagram, Threads, or Bluesky.Subscribe to us on YouTube!
- Dec 27, 20251h 9m
Good Cop, Bad Fed - Castle Unit 1x09 "Little Girl Lost"
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 Media: Follow us on Instagram, Threads, or Bluesky.Subscribe to us on YouTube!
- Dec 18, 20251h 17m
Sporty Bad Boy - Mentalist Unit 1x19 "A Dozen Red Roses"
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 Links:r/TheMentalist (subreddit)The Mentalist Bullpen (Discord server) - Check Events if interested in our watch parties!Email the detectives at hosts@romcomdetectives.comLeave us a text or voicemail at 1-650-733-XOXO (9696)Social Media: Follow us on Instagram, Threads, or Bluesky.Subscribe to us on YouTube!
- Dec 13, 202547 min
Have Yourself a Merry Little Rom-Com Murder
Overview: Crystal, Tara, Karin, and Neoshia have their first holiday special, going over the various units' Christmas episodes, plus recommendations for more rom-com holiday goodness, including episodes from The X-Files, Bones, Leverage, Magnum PI, and Psych.Recording Date: December 7, 2025Hosted by: Crystal Watanabe, Tara Avery, Karin Lubbers, and Neoshia RoemerWebsite: https://www.romcomdetectives.com/Email the detectives at hosts@romcomdetectives.comLeave us a text or voicemail at 1-650-733-XOXO (9696)Social Media: Follow us on Instagram, Threads, or Bluesky.Subscribe to us on YouTube!
- Dec 5, 202554 min
Look Who's Stalking - Castle Unit 1x08 "Ghosts"
Overview: In the next episode of our Castle Unit, Crystal and Neoshia break down Castle Season 1, Episode 8, "Ghosts." The gang is called away from poker night when a woman is found drowned in a bathtub full of motor oil.Recording Date: December 3, 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 Media: Follow us on Instagram, Threads, or Bluesky.Subscribe to us on YouTube!
- Nov 27, 20251h 14m
Control Freak - Mentalist Unit 1x18 "Russet Potatoes"
Overview: Crystal and Karin break down The Mentalist Season 1, Episode 18, "Russet Potatoes." A man drags a dead woman right into the lobby of the CBI, insisting that he's simply brought them a sack of potatoes.Recording Date: November 25, 2025Episode Timestamps0:05:26 Episode Breakdown0:57:46 Cold Reading/Hot Reading1:03:43 Rewatch Checklists1:05:27 Hairnalysis1:09:15 Memory Palace QuizHosted 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 at hosts@romcomdetectives.comLeave us a text or voicemail at 1-650-733-XOXO (9696)Social Media: Follow us on Instagram, Threads, or Bluesky.Subscribe to us on YouTube!
- Nov 20, 20251h 18m
Traumatized for Eternity - Lucifer Unit 2x02 "Liar, Liar, Slutty Dress on Fire"
Overview: Crystal and Tara break down Lucifer Season 2, Episode 2, "Liar, Liar, Slutty Dress on Fire." Mum takes Lucifer on a quest to prove she's the innocent, loving mum he's never known while Chloe works to solve a double homicide and find a missing woman. 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: November 18, 2025Episode Timestamps0:03:22 Episode Breakdown0:09:00 Hotel Gleam0:15:58 Trixie's Interrogation0:32:40 SalamiGate1:03:55 Rewatch List1:13:11 LuciQuizLuciTunes:“Black Magic” by Band of Skulls [YouTube/Spotify]“Set Me on Fire" by Estelle [YouTube/Spotify]"Complicated" by Fitz and the Tantrums [YouTube/Spotify]"So Good" by Warpaint [YouTube/Spotify]"I Was Once a Glass of Tang" by Jon Von Letscher [YouTube/Spotify]"All the Things Lost" by Ms Mr [YouTube/Spotify]"Last Damn Night" by Elle King [YouTube/Spotify]Hosted by: Crystal Watanabe and Tara AveryWebsite: https://www.romcomdetectives.com/Community Links:r/lucifer (subreddit)Email the detectives at hosts@romcomdetectives.comLeave us a text or voicemail at 1-650-733-XOXO (9696)Social Media: Follow us on Instagram, Threads, or Bluesky.Subscribe to us on YouTube!
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Co-hosts Crystal, Tara, Karin, and Neoshia break down and react to romantic comedy police procedurals. Currently watching: The Mentalist, Lucifer, and Castle.
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