The Mentalist

2008 • TV-14

Patrick Jane, a former celebrity psychic medium, uses his razor sharp skills of observation and expertise at "reading" people to solve serious crimes with the California Bureau of Investigation.

Content advisory

LGBTQ+ Characters/Relationships

Unrated — The series features some LGBTQ+ characters in supporting roles and occasional same-sex relationships; representation is not a central focus but present.

Language

mild — Language is generally mild, with occasional use of mild profanities such as 'damn' or 'crap,' but no strong or frequent explicit language.

Mature Themes

moderate — Themes include death, grief, trauma, and psychological manipulation, with episodes often exploring complex moral issues and personal loss, though presented in a procedural drama format.

Scary/Intense Content

mild — The show includes suspenseful and intense moments related to crime-solving, some disturbing crime scenes and psychological tension but avoids supernatural or horror elements.

Sexual Content & Nudity

mild — Sexual content is minimal, featuring some kissing and romantic references but no explicit scenes or nudity. Relationships are portrayed in a subtle and restrained manner.

Substance Use

mild — Substance use is rarely shown and mostly limited to brief references or characters drinking alcohol socially; drug use is not glorified or depicted in detail.

Violence & Gore

moderate — The show contains crime-related violence including investigations of murders and assaults, with some scenes showing injury or death but generally no graphic gore. Violent scenes are frequent but not prolonged or highly graphic.