Into the Fire

The Mentalist will air its final episode next Wednesday. The series has been through radical change in its last few seasons and survived. As with all good series, there comes a time when there's no new direction it can go, and actors, writers, directors, and producers finally arrive at the place to conclude the series.

I've enjoyed the series although the first linking up with the FBI proved rocky and unsettled, but the writers soon reached their groove and were able to salvage the episodes post "Red John". No easy task, but they managed to create new interesting characters at the Austin, Texas, office while increasing the depth of Patrick Jane and Teresa Lisbon. Maintaining the character of Kimball Cho brought stability and familiarity with the "old" cast and kept the mystique of Patrick Jane's amazing mental prowess in the forefront of solving crimes.

I'll miss the show but I can say the series has gone everywhere it could go, and it deserves a good send-off. Simon Baker and Robin Tunney were perfect for their roles, sustaining their created personas throughout while adding nuances and background to their characters.

It's not easy to see a well-liked series come to an end especially when it seems too soon. In the case of The Mentalist, it seems just right.  

Father, once again I thank you for the amazing talents you give to people. My prayer is always that they would realize from whom their creativity comes. In the Name of Jesus, Amen