Comments on: Review: CASTLE, THE MENTALIST & LIE TO ME

By: JustSaying

JustSaying — Sat, 30 May 2009 22:14:30 +0000

I must agree with the 1st poster…I can’t stand the lead character. Unlike the cranky, cantankerous and condescending character House, this Lightman person has no redeeming characteristics. And his supporting cast is also not so appealing. But I love the premise, which is the only the only thing that keeps me watching…but may not work for much longer.

By: Oli

Oli — Fri, 27 Mar 2009 19:39:56 +0000

To me in these crime-entertainment times LIE TO ME is the only one. After CSI, NCIS, MONK and others I was hoping that something would evolve. I understand that MENTALIST and CASTLE will get better ratings, they are well made and easier to handle, not bad but, mainly because of the storylines, not satisfying enough (comparing to the best crime shows like HILL STREET and THE WIRE). All three have their place, but only LTM has the potential to be more.

By: Kate

Kate — Sat, 14 Mar 2009 21:50:56 +0000

Lie To Me is probably one of the best shows I’ve seen in awhile. The cast is great, the characters are all interesting, and the storyline is cool. I don’t think that Lie To Me gets good ratings only because it is on after American Idol (or, it used to be. now it’s before Idol). I enjoy the show a lot and it is definitely one of my new favorites.

Castle is also interesting. I don’t like murder/mystery shows at all, I think they are annoying and repetitive. But Castle is a new twist on the same old thing. There’s only been one episode so far, but I think it has some serious potential.

As for The Mentalist, it’s also a very good show. I don’t know what’s been going on lately but there’s been tons of awesome new shows and I love it.

Lie To Me, Castle, and The Mentalist are all awesome.

By: In Defense of Nathan Fillion’s CASTLE » the TV addict

In Defense of Nathan Fillion’s CASTLE » the TV addict — Wed, 11 Mar 2009 15:28:11 +0000

[...] it to be a “misbegotten MOONLIGHTING imitation” and theTVaddict.com’s very own Aleks Chan admitting that it’s “actually very boring,” one can only imagine the excitement [...]

By: DB

DB — Wed, 11 Mar 2009 01:57:53 +0000

Love “The Mentalist”, the charming lead and lovable characters are the reason (it’s the only CBS drama I watch.) Hate “Lie to Me”, cannot stand the condescending lead. jury’s still out on “Castle”

By: Carl

Carl — Tue, 10 Mar 2009 11:20:08 +0000

“Calling The Mentalist the only true hit of the season is a bit harsh… both Lie to Me and Fringe perform better among adults 18-49″

They also run right after American Idol. Mentalist runs after NCIS, not exactly a haven for youth. In spite of endless hype about how hip and cool these shows were supposed to be, and derision from some of those who work on Lie to Me about how the Mentalist was a “lie”, LtM is losing more and more viewers in spite of the cushy treatment.

If LtM was a hit in the only way that mattered, it wouldn’t have to cling to Idol.

By: Martha Flynn

Martha Flynn — Tue, 10 Mar 2009 04:46:07 +0000

I am totally on The Mentalist bandwagon – my hubby and I actually consider it bonding time to watch this show!

By: Mel

Mel — Tue, 10 Mar 2009 04:01:08 +0000

I really like The Mentalist. My daughter loves the whole ‘play along’ aspect of Lie to Me. And tonmight Hubby and I quite enjoyed Castle.
Huh — I’m not usually this easy to please. Must be the recession!

By: Brian

Brian — Mon, 09 Mar 2009 23:31:13 +0000

Calling The Mentalist the only true hit of the season is a bit harsh… both Lie to Me and Fringe perform better among adults 18-49 (the only demo that truly matters–the number of total viewers that the press often reports is simply for “bragging rights”). Plus, I think we could agree that critical reception to Fringe and Lie to Me is at least as good as for The Mentalist.

By: allie

allie — Mon, 09 Mar 2009 22:14:36 +0000

I adore The Mentalist, mainly because I love seeing Patrick rub people the wrong way. I find it thoroughly amusing.

I also enjoy Lie to Me. Yes some aspects are annoying such as its predictability (I’ve guessed the outcome within the first 10 minutes of EVERY episode) and the lady being unaware that her husband is cheating (although, in many ways it makes sense – I find I can always see what is going on in other people’s relationships but am often blind to what is happening in my own – perhaps it is unconscious selective blindness or I’m just too close to be objective?), but nevertheless I find myself looking forward to the show each week.

I haven’t even heard of The Castle so I can’t comment.