Rom-Com Detectives

Overview: Crystal and Tara break down Lucifer Season 2, Episode 9, "Homewrecker." Soon after Lucifer declares LA his home, his home comes under threat when a case Chloe and Lucifer investigate turns out to be the murder of a real-estate tycoon who owned the land Lux is on. 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: May 20, 2026

LuciTunes:

”Great Night” by Needtobreathe [YouTube/Spotify]
“Told You I’d Be With the Guys” by Cherry Glazerr [YouTube/Spotify]
“Obscura” by Methyl Ethel [YouTube/Spotify]
“Not Tonight” by Snow tha Product [YouTube/Spotify]
“Should I Stay or Should I Go” by The Clash [YouTube/Spotify]
“Swim” by Sophie and the Bom Boms [YouTube/Spotify]
“Monsters” by Chaos Chaos [YouTube/Spotify]
“Devil Devil” by MILCK [YouTube/Spotify]

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

Community Links:
r/lucifer (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 welcome Rom-Com Consultant Jochi to break down The Mentalist Season 2, Episode 3, "Red Badge." When a man from Lisbon's past throws suspicion her way, Jane and the team must find a way to clear her name before she loses everything.
Find Jochi online:
https://www.instagram.com/robintunneys
https://x.com/redbadges
Recording Date: April 24, 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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Subscribe to us on YouTube!

Overview: In the next episode of our Castle Unit, Crystal and Neoshia break down Castle Season 2, Episode 5, "When the Bough Breaks." Beckett and Castle investigate the death of an immigrant woman as Castle struggles with the idea that his time with Beckett is coming to an end.

Recording Date: April 18, 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 Tara break down Lucifer Season 2, Episode 8, "Trip to Stabby Town." Still dealing with the aftermath of his reveal to Linda, Lucifer has to be his own therapist while helping Chloe solve a string of violent murders. 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: April 19, 2026

LuciTunes:

”Like Woah” by Alyssia & Andrew [Soundcloud]
“Crossing Lines” by Echobeat [YouTube]
“Don’t Stop (til I Say So)” by Karate Body [YouTube/Spotify]
“Darkroom Double” by Moon & Pollution [YouTube/Spotify]
“Drive” by Shelly Fairchild [YouTube/Spotify]
“Bad Blood” by Tumbleweed Wanderers [YouTube]

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

Community Links:
r/lucifer (subreddit)

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

Social Media: 
Follow us on Instagram, Threads, or Bluesky.
Subscribe to us on YouTube!

Overview: Crystal and Karin break down The Mentalist Season 2, Episode 2, "The Scarlet Letter." When a political aide is found thrown off a bridge, Lisbon, Jane, and the team have to solve the case amidst political shenanigans.
Recording Date: April 7, 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)

Social Media: 
Follow us on Instagram, Threads, or Bluesky.
Subscribe to us on YouTube!