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Lucifer
Castle
Murder Investigation
Red John
Therapy
Father Frank
Chloe Decker
Jealousy
Los Angeles
Javier Arias
Tom Sizemore
Crime Procedurals
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Sacramento
Nanny Mcdead
Romantic Comedy
Rosemary Tennant
Los Diablos
Russian Dolls

Co-hosts Crystal, Tara, Karin, and Neoshia break down and react to romantic comedy police procedurals. Currently watching: The Mentalist, Lucifer, and Castle.

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Overview: Crystal and Tara break down Lucifer Season 2, Episode 10, "Quid Pro Ho." The trial for Warden Perry is about to begin when Chloe gets word that the key witness in the case against her father's killer has been murdered. Get the scoop on Crys... more

Overview: Crystal and Karin break down The Mentalist Season 2, Episode 4, "Red Menace." When the lawyer for a notorious biker gang winds up dead, Jane and Lisbon find themselves amidst the Sinner Saints, and Rigsby reveals why he hates bikers so much... more

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Overview: In the next episode of our Castle Unit, Crystal and Neoshia break down Castle Season 2, Episode 6, "Vampire Weekend." Beckett and Castle are called to a graveyard on Halloween to investigate the murder—by wooden stake—of a "vampire."

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Overview: Crystal, Neoshia, and Tara welcome Rom-Com Consultant Tim Kang (Agent Kimball Cho on The Mentalist, Detective Gordon Katsumoto on Magnum PI, and co-host of the TV Police Podcast)  to talk about the upcoming X-Files reboot from Ryan Coogler.... more

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Tricia Helfer
Guest star known for her role in Battlestar Galactica
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Episode: Supernatural Fire Poker - Lucifer Unit 2x01 "Everything's Coming Up Lucifer"
Jessica Sula
Actress known for roles in Scream and Skins
Scream
Episode: Supernatural Fire Poker - Lucifer Unit 2x01 "Everything's Coming Up Lucifer"
Rushdie Schwimmer
Actress with numerous TV credits
Episode: Supernatural Fire Poker - Lucifer Unit 2x01 "Everything's Coming Up Lucifer"
David Burke
Actor known for his roles in various police procedurals
Episode: Cho Business - Mentalist Unit 1x14 "Crimson Casanova"
Elon Gold
Actor known for his role in Stacked
Episode: Cho Business - Mentalist Unit 1x14 "Crimson Casanova"
Melinda Page Hamilton
Actress known for her work on The Peripheral
Episode: Cho Business - Mentalist Unit 1x14 "Crimson Casanova"
Sasha Royce
Actor from Chicago Med and Suits
Episode: Cho Business - Mentalist Unit 1x14 "Crimson Casanova"
Alona Tal
Actress known for her roles in Veronica Mars and CO
Episode: Cho Business - Mentalist Unit 1x14 "Crimson Casanova"
Jamie Chung
Guest star playing Romy; known from Dexter: New Blood and Once Upon a Time
Episode: Mandatory Ice Cream - Castle Unit 1x03 "Hedge Fund Homeboys"

Hosts

Crystal Watanabe
Co-host, identified as co-host in credits; primary voice on RomCom Detectives, contributing analysis and banter.
Tara Avery
Co-host, featured in credits; known for collaborative breakdowns and lighthearted banter during episode analyses.
Karin Lubbers
Co-host, frequent contributor; known for thoughtful psychology and relationship-focused insights.
Neoshia Roemer
Host and co-host; brings analytic perspective and scene-by-scene breakdowns.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 14 ratings
  • Fun and entertaining

    This podcast features a really fun premise and format that facilitates co-watching tried and true TV shows. I’ve found it very entertaining to revisit the shows I’d already seen and co-watch the other two shows for the first time. This is the kind of podcast that makes you feel like you’re hanging out with friends while binging your favorite TV. The TV shows they review have a nice blend of humor, drama, and romance. Highly recommend watching these shows and tuning into the podcast for commentar... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    NicholeGnome
    United Statesa year ago
  • New to Lucifer

    I was looking for a podcast that did a Lucifer rewatch and found this one! And my coincidence I am starting the Mentalist soon!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    klowell
    United Statesa year ago

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New to Lucifer; fans of The Mentalist might enjoy the crossover insights.
Fun and entertaining; great co-watching setup with strong banter and relatable humor.

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Welcome to Devil Time - Lucifer Unit 2x05 "The Weaponizer"
Q: What was the name of the Nunchuck statue?
The Nunchuck statue was called the Golden Nunchuck Award for Best Fight Sequence.
It's Raining Men - Castle Unit 2x01 "Deep in Death"
Q: Which actor is Castle excited about that will be in the Asteroids movie?
Ryan Reynolds.
It's Raining Men - Castle Unit 2x01 "Deep in Death"
Q: Which finger was missing from the victim's bruise pattern?
The pinkie.
It's Raining Men - Castle Unit 2x01 "Deep in Death"
Q: What does the D in D-Day mean according to Max?
Downsizing.
Shotgun with the Devil - Lucifer Unit 1x13 "Take Me Back to Hell"
Q: What kind of building does Tommy operate out of?
A brewery.

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Follows a squad of four co-hosts who break down and react to romantic comedy police procedurals, focusing on The Mentalist, Lucifer, and Castle. Episodes combine sharp banter with deep dives into character arcs, case dynamics, and show mechanics, often mixing humor with thoughtful moments about relationships, justice, and fandom lore. Notable strengths include a strong sense of camaraderie, guest observations, and entertaining, approachable takeaways for both casual viewers and die-hard fans. The show stands out for its holiday specials, cross-show recommendations, and data-driven discussions of episode psychology and tropes, making it appealing to listeners who enjoy character-driven crime dramedies with a rom-com tilt.

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5. Elon Gold
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7. Sasha Royce
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