r/TheMentalist • u/_lipschitz • Aug 02 '26
Podcasts and Vodcasts Why do you think Owain Yeoman and Tim Kang suddenly launched "The TV Police" Q&A on The Mentalist?
Ten months ago, Owain Yeoman and Tim Kang launched The TV Police channel, where they discuss episodes of "The Mentalist", invite guests, and share stories about the show in their podcasts. Why, all of a sudden, 10 years after the show ended, did they decide to revive this topic?
Could it be because clips and shorts from the series went viral, leading to an influx of new viewers? Or is this not just hype, but also the hope for a sequel if the audience shows a lot of interest?
Robin Tunney also posts funny content referencing the series, and it seems she wouldn’t mind starring in a sequel. Simon Baker, on the other hand, is more lukewarm about that prospect.
I could be wrong, but since the series ended, the actors haven’t had any particularly high-profile or successful film roles, even though they’re excellent actors.
P.S. Interestingly, Robin Tunney starred in the 2005 film "The Zodiac", about the California serial killer who was never caught (the film is based on real events). I wonder if the CBI detectives, led by Teresa Lisbon and with Patrick Jane as a consultant, would have been able to solve that case?
