The Mentalist, a captivating American crime drama television series, premiered on June 23, 2008, and ran for seven seasons until its conclusion on February 19, 2015. Created by Bruno Heller, the show follows the story of Patrick Jane (played by Simon Baker), a charming and observant consultant who uses his exceptional skills of observation and persuasion to help the California Bureau of Investigation (CBI) solve crimes.
, a former fraudulent psychic medium turned independent consultant for the California Bureau of Investigation (CBI). Driven by remorse and a need for vengeance, Jane uses his "mentalist" skills—razor-sharp observation, hypnosis, and social engineering—to solve complex murders while hunting for , the serial killer who murdered his wife and daughter. Core Team & Characters index of the mentalist season 1