Blond hair, charming smile, cheerful eyes - all these traits are inherent in the independent consultant of the California Bureau of Investigation Patrick Jane. He is also an excellent practicing psychologist, an unsurpassed manipulator and the main character of the series "The Mentalist".
Patrick Jane is a charismatic character in the popular TV series The Mentalist. He can be safely called “the hero of our time”, because he has all the necessary features for this. As an independent consultant to KBR (a fictional law enforcement organization), he has proven himself to be a unique mentalist, an excellent psychologist, and an unrivaled manipulator. In addition, he has an easy character and an amazing smile.
short biography
There is practically no information about the early childhood of the hero. Throughout the series, details, facts about Patrick's past are revealed. His childhood was not boring. His father - a swindler Alex Jane lured money from gullible people. It was he who began to develop the abilities of his son, taught the techniques of mentalists. Patrick did not attend schools, lyceums and colleges. Life changed at the moment of meeting with his wife Angela. Patrick decided to become a psychic, began performing in various programs and shows as a medium.
The happiness didn't last long. In the city where Patrick lived with his family, a maniac appeared. They could not catch him, because at the crime scene he left only a red mark in the form of a smiley. To apply it, the perpetrator used the blood of his victims. Thanks to this mark, the maniac was called Red John. How was Patrick connected to him?
In one of the programs, the mentalist began to mock the maniac, which attracted his attention. Returning home, he saw a red smiling face. His wife Angela and daughter Charlotte fell victim to Red John that day. A relentless thirst for revenge helped to cope with grief.
Independent consultant
To catch the criminal who killed the family, Patrick comes to the CBD. In the Bureau of Investigation, the character's abilities were immediately put to use. The protagonist could notice small details. He senses when someone is lying. Patrick is capable of solving a crime with one ridiculous at first glance question. And all this is accompanied by a great smile. Patrick Jane is not a model employee. He has his own methods of investigation, which are quite effective.
Unraveling one crime after another, Patrick does not forget about Bloody John. However, the maniac seems to be playing some kind of game with him, forcing him to solve riddles and often leaving him on the wrong track. Even the imitators of John Patrick had to face.
Naturally, a brilliant psychologist does not work alone. He has a whole team. The head of the homicide department is Teresa Lisbon. She doesn't always like Patrick's unconventional actions, but she is ready to cover him up, regardless of the situation. But Asian Kimbell Cho, on the contrary, is happy with the original ideas of Patrick. In addition to them, the team includes a sweet couple Rigsby and Van Pelt.
Patrick Jane is not a superhero. He does not like confrontations, avoiding them in every possible way. In one episode, he even had to run away from a law enforcement officer furious with the antics of a mentalist. The consultant shoots very rarely, in extreme cases. For example, if your partner is in danger.
Who played the main role?
Actor Simon Baker played Patrick Jane. He was born in Australia in the family of a mechanic and a teacher. Simon also did not aspire to become an actor. He wanted to be a paramedic. However, having played several minor roles, Simon realized that he was not attracted to medicine as much as cinema.
Since 1997, the actor has starred both in serials and in feature films. He even won an Oscar for his role in Los Angeles Secrets. However, the greatest popularity was brought by the series "The Mentalist", where he got the main role.
Patrick Jane can be fascinating or annoying. But there is no doubt that the character is interesting enough. He is often compared to Sherlock Holmes. And his amazing ability as a practicing psychologist is simply admirable. From series to series, Jane tries to catch a bloody maniac. However, obstacles always arise. Naturally, viewers want to believe that the mentalist will get his way.
