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The Mentalist

The Mentalist

Description: Patrick Jane, an independent consultant, works with the California Bureau of Investigation and uses his sharp skills of observation to help solve crimes.
Genre: Comedy, Crime, Drama, Mystery, Thriller
Year Released: 2008
Number of seasons: 7
Number of episodes: 151
First episode air date: September 23, 2008
Writers: Bruno Heller, Ashley Gable, Eoghan Mahony, MORE
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