Ep 16. Red Queen

In this episode of The Mentalist, titled "Red Queen," the CBI team investigates the murder of a young woman who had been invited to a high-end poker game in a Beverly Hills mansion. While the woman was not a member of the game, she had been hired to serve drinks to the wealthy players.

As they delve deeper into the case, they realize that the poker game is one of a series of exclusive events hosted by a secret society known as The Red Menace. The society is made up of wealthy and powerful individuals who gather to play poker and make deals behind closed doors.

The investigation becomes even more complicated when they discover that several members of the society have connections to the victim. Red John also continues to be a looming presence in Jane's life, as he taunts him with cryptic messages and clues.

As the team pieces together the events leading up to the murder, they uncover a web of secrecy and greed that leads them to question the motives of everyone involved. Meanwhile, Jane continues to use his unconventional methods to solve the case and get one step closer to uncovering the identity of Red John.

In "Red Queen," The Mentalist offers a thrilling episode filled with mystery, intrigue, and suspense as the team races against time to solve a complex case. With strong performances from the cast and a compelling storyline, this episode is a must-watch for fans of the series.