Ep 14. Crimson Casanova

The Mentalist season 1 episode 14 titled "Crimson Casanova" follows Patrick Jane, a former psychic, turned consultant for the California Bureau of Investigation (CBI), and the rest of the team as they try to stop a elusive serial killer known as the Crimson Casanova.

The episode opens with an intense chase through the city as the Crimson Casanova tries to outrun the CBI, only to ultimately escape in a stolen car. As the team investigates further, they discover that the serial killer has the uncanny ability to charm his victims into trusting him, making it difficult for law enforcement to catch him.

The team tracks down the latest victim, a young woman who was strangled to death by the Crimson Casanova. During their investigation, they meet a man named Walter Mashburn, a wealthy playboy who claims to have known the victim. Mashburn then becomes a suspect in the investigation when the team discovers that he was the last person to see the victim alive.

Patrick Jane, who usually uses his psychic abilities to solve cases, takes a different approach in this episode. He devises a plan to catch the killer by using a "honey trap" to lure him into revealing himself. The plan is successful, and they are able to apprehend the Crimson Casanova.

Throughout the episode, there are several subplots that add depth to the story. For instance, Agent Lisbon struggles with her feelings for Mashburn as they work together on the case. Meanwhile, Agent Cho investigates a burglary at his own home and is forced to confront his troubled relationship with his estranged father.

Overall, "Crimson Casanova" is a thrilling episode that showcases the team's detective skills and Patrick Jane's cunning intelligence. The viewer is left on the edge of their seat as they try to figure out who the Crimson Casanova is and how he will be caught. The episode ends on a satisfying note, with the team successfully capturing the killer and bringing closure to the victim's family.