I first saw Simon Baker as Nick Fallin in the drama “The Guardian.” There was something intense about how he played his role as a hardened corporate lawyer finding meaning in his life after being found guilty of drug possession and was now serving (as a sentence) as a legal child advocate (pro-bono work). In the new series, The Mentalist, Simon works as Patrick Jane, an independent consultant with the California Bureau of Investigation (CBI). With his expert skills of observation, he helps his teammates find the perpetrators of various murder cases as well as pursues the tracks of Red John, a serial killer who took the life of Jane’s wife and daughter. Most of the stories had interesting twists and turns, surprising the viewers but there were times that the plot was already predictable (just find the most unlikely guilty person) and the weaving of the story weak. This series was really meant for the role of Patrick Jane because most of the other actor’s characters were not fully developed. Sometimes, their acting was wooden and unbelievable. New age thoughts and practices are very prominent so take heed to not believe everything being said and shown in the series. Why am I drawn to the character of Patrick Jane? His role reveals the journey that we go through as we choose between right and wrong. Because he battles between the desire for revenge yet he knows that he won’t get satisfaction from it (as he interviewed those who killed for revenge). Because he does good deeds (anonymously) and perseveres to put the guilty behind bars. He understands why some people make bad decisions yet he does not condone them. How he shows his seriousness about work but can be like a playful little child when he get ideas in his head. Lest I forget, I like how he disarmingly charms his way through many hurdles by giving his lovely smile.
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