S6·E7 The Great Red Dragon
- Episode
- Season 6, Episode 7
- Air Date
- November 17, 2013
- Runtime
- 41 minutes
- Director
- Elodie Keene
- Writer
- Jordan Harper
- Score
- 8.3/10 (29 TMDB votes)
- Story Type
- Core Character Arc
Narrative Classification: Standard continuity chapter maintaining character development and season progression.
Synopsis
Following the shocking events at Jane's house, the Red John list is narrowed down further, and the CBI's priority is the remaining suspects.
Episode recap
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Synopsis: Following the shocking events at Jane's house, the Red John list is narrowed down further, and the CBI's priority is the remaining suspects.
Source [1]: The Mentalist (2008), TV-14, Crime, Drama, and Mystery. Patrick Jane is a former celebrity psychic medium.
Source [2]: Show revolves around Patrick Jane, a mentalist (highly developed observation, illusion of psi abilities) with a haunted past, helping the California Bureau of Investigation (CBI) solve crimes.
Source [3]: Directed by Chris Long. Starring: Simon Baker, Robin Tunney, Tim Kang, Joe Adler. Patrick Jane uses observation and expertise at "reading" people.
Source [4]: Cast includes Simon Baker, Robin Tunney, Tim Kang, Owain Yeoman.
Source [5]: Patrick Jane outs himself as a fake psychic. He uses observational skills and knowledge of the human psyche to work with police to find "Red John," the madman who killed his family.
Episode Title: The Great Red Dragon (S6E7).
Context: Following shocking events at Jane's house.
Plot: The Red John list is narrowed down further. The CBI's priority is the remaining suspects.
Character Background: Patrick Jane is a former celebrity psychic medium who revealed himself as a fake. He uses observation and knowledge of the human psyche to help the California Bureau of Investigation (CBI) solve crimes. His motivation is to find Red John, the individual responsible for the death of his family.
Cast/Crew: Directed by Chris Long. Starring Simon Baker, Robin Tunney, Tim Kang, Joe Adler, and Owain Yeoman.
The provided synopsis is extremely brief: "Following the shocking events at Jane's house, the Red John list is narrowed down further, and the CBI's priority is the remaining suspects."
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Frequently Asked Questions
When did Season 6 Episode 7 of The Mentalist air?
Season 6, Episode 7 ('The Great Red Dragon') originally aired on November 17, 2013.
How long is Season 6 Episode 7 ('The Great Red Dragon')?
The runtime for this episode is approximately 41 minutes.
What happens in The Mentalist Season 6 Episode 7?
Following the shocking events at Jane's house, the Red John list is narrowed down further, and the CBI's priority is the remaining suspects....
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