Rom-Com Detectives

Overview: In the next episode of our Castle Unit, Crystal and Neoshia break down Castle Season 2, Episode 2, "The Double Down." When two bodies drop at the same time, Castle, Ryan, and Espo start a bet while trying to hide it from Beckett.

Recording Date: February 24, 2026

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

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r/CastleTV (subreddit)

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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 1, Episode 22, "Blood Brothers." When a teenager is found dead in the woods, the CBI team heads to the mountains to a youth camp to help unravel the mystery of a local legend as well as the murder.
Recording Date: February 18, 2026

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!

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Overview: Crystal and Tara break down Lucifer Season 2, Episode 5, "The Weaponizer." At the scene of the crime, Lucifer is shocked to find that he recognizes the victim: an action hero whose movies he loves. Get the scoop on Crystal's and Tara's Good, Bad, and Crispy, then take the LuciQuiz while Tara and Donuts face off and see how much you remember.

Recording Date: February 10, 2026

LuciTunes:

”Time is on My Side” by The Rolling Stones [YouTube/Spotify]
“California” by Bahari [YouTube/Spotify]
“We Don’t Eat” by James Vincent Morrow [YouTube/Spotify]
“I See You Walk” by Coco Moon [YouTube/Spotify]
“Whirlwind of Rubbish” by Evangelist [YouTube/Spotify]

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 1, "Deep in Death." Iced out of the unit by Beckett, Castle tries to use their current case as the chance to prove his worth to his muse.

Recording Date: February 3, 2026

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

Community Links:
r/CastleTV (subreddit)

Email the detectives at [email protected]
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 1, Episode 21, "Miss Red." A high-profile executive goes missing, and when they find his body submerged and chained to his yacht's anchor, the team must go head to head with con artists.
Recording Date: January 28, 2026

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 [email protected]
Leave us a text or voicemail at 1-650-733-XOXO (9696)

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