Rom-Com Detectives

Overview: Crystal and Tara welcome consultant Angela to break down Lucifer Season 2, Episode 13, "A Good Day to Die." Lucifer and Chloe race against the clock to save her from a deadly poison given to her by Professor Carlisle. Get the scoop on Crystal's and Tara's Good, Bad, and Crispy, then take the LuciQuiz and see how much you remember.
Recording Date: August 23, 2026

Hosted by: Crystal Watanabe and Tara Avery
Website: https://www.romcomdetectives.com/

Community Links:
r/lucifer (subreddit)

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Overview: In the next episode of our Castle Unit, Crystal and Neoshia break down Castle Season 2, Episode 10, "One Man's Treasure." Castle and Beckett investigate the murder of a man who appears to have two families.

Recording Date: August 19, 2026

Hosted by: Crystal Watanabe and Neoshia Roemer
Website: https://www.romcomdetectives.com/

Community Links:
r/CastleTV (subreddit)

Email the detectives at hosts@romcomdetectives.com
Leave us a text or voicemail at 1-650-733-XOXO (9696)

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Overview: Crystal and Karin break down The Mentalist Season 2, Episode 7, "Red Bulls." When Bosco's and Lisbon's teams wind up at the same crime scene, Minelli makes them join forces to find a kidnapped woman.
Recording Date: August 7, 2026
Relevant links:
Bert and Ernie's Fish Call
Hosted by: Crystal Watanabe and Karin Lubbers
Website: https://www.romcomdetectives.com/

Community Links:
r/TheMentalist (subreddit)
The Mentalist Bullpen (Discord server) - Check Events if interested in our watch parties!

Email the detectives at hosts@romcomdetectives.com
Leave us a text or voicemail at 1-650-733-XOXO (9696)

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Overview: Crystal and Tara break down Lucifer Season 2, Episode 12, "Love Handles." Lucifer and Chloe must catch a serial poisoner while also navigating the next evolution in their relationship. Get the scoop on Crystal's and Tara's Good, Bad, and Crispy, then take the LuciQuiz and see how much you remember.
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Recording Date: August 6, 2026

Hosted by: Crystal Watanabe and Tara Avery
Website: https://www.romcomdetectives.com/

Community Links:
r/lucifer (subreddit)

Email the detectives at hosts@romcomdetectives.com
Leave us a text or voicemail at 1-650-733-XOXO (9696)

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Overview: In the next episode of our Castle Unit, Crystal and Neoshia break down Castle Season 2, Episode 9, "Love Me Dead." Castle and Beckett investigate the murder of an assistant district attorney in an effort to get closer to him.

Recording Date: July 27, 2026

Hosted by: Crystal Watanabe and Neoshia Roemer
Website: https://www.romcomdetectives.com/

Community Links:
r/CastleTV (subreddit)

Email the detectives at hosts@romcomdetectives.com
Leave us a text or voicemail at 1-650-733-XOXO (9696)

Social Media: 
Follow us on Instagram, Threads, or Bluesky.
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