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Watching a lot of The Mentalist lately, great, great show! The Writers do a great job of letting us think that many characters could be RJ, yet at the same time, they give each character a reason not to be RJ. Here are some of the things I'd been thinking about as I watch the show and read the posts on this great site.

1) Can RJ really be PJ? This would be a great all time twist!However, I think we are to far along with physical evidence that would have to be dismissed/explained to make this so. To do the twist now would just not be believable; let alone ruin the show's hero. I think the Bob Kirkland story will go back to suspecting Jane. After all, the FBI/Homeland only keep tabs on you if you are a possible danger or suspect. RJ had no reason to fear Jane getting close right off the bat. Now he kinda enjoys it. I think the authorities have been investigating PJ for something all along, right or wrong on their part.

2) I want to see more stories/episodes that follow more leads?!?

A) Christina Frye, just disappeared, why no mention of her? Is she out of the trance with no memory or does she still just stare at the walls? 
B) Luther Wainright, did anybody even bother to ask the question about how he ended up in RJ's Limo?
C) Todd Johnson, I find the following description interesting; "he claims that his father, who was a police officer, was a kind man and that his mother was a saint." Could this be RJ's son? John-son? after-all RJ used Oliver Tanner's son, Dumar, in the episode "Red John's Foot Steps" If RJ had is own son, wouldn't he have used him also? 

I also want to see some more character backgrounds, especially if we are going to suspect them of being RJ on here.

A) Brett Stiles, great character/actor, whats this guy's full deal? He has skills, but Jane seems to trust/understand him. What else could he be up to? I want more!

B) Alex Jane, CBI Ron, Van Pelt's Father.....unless these characters are more developed, I doubt the Writers are just going to be like, oh by the way, one of them is RJ just because they made a 1 episode appearance?!?

And finally, who is the "AG"? In almost every episode they mention the Attorney General wants this, the AG wants that, ect? When Bob Kirkland walks by Jane the first time they meet, there's a picture on the far  wall, down the hall, could that be him? Are there other episodes that we see the AG's picture and this counts as "seeing" RJ? If so, like above I'd like to see more real character development. After-all, if RJ is more mastermind then slasher and truly controlled a large organization wouldn't he have to be at the very-very top?!? The AG would have this power!

Just some musings, please keep posting and watching this great show!! 

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i think it may be someone who is pretty familiar to us. But anyway he/she is hiding behind the smoke. As Bruno Heller said RJ might be seen by us already. But there are some mysteries we have to have a look. Remember the 1st season finale, When cho and rigsby went to find the person who bought toy for Rosalind Harker to a toy shop, they suddenly came across the owner of the shop. The owner said that he was having security camera footage and willing to show them.Then the three persons got into the shop.But at that moment someone is crossing them by having a deep look combined with a mysterious smile.... who is that? Red John?????

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I believe that Red John is Patrick Jane's father. After Jane left him in the circus, his father was never seen again. I think that is suspicious!

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guys no its not me i have an alibi for most of the crimes committed by red john some i had acts and others i was watching the show like you guys, so stop accusing without asking thank u

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I don't think "bob" is Red John, but i think Red John is going to kill Volker.
Volkers is stealing the game of Red John by using his power to controle everything. But Red John is not aproving his motives. Volkers is on a powertrip and Red John is on a mission.

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I think Bob Kirkland is not Red John. And Volker is not too.
The Scenarist trying to shock us. We dont know Red John's face.
I mean Red John is not a person of we know. For example: Jane or Kristina or Van Pelt or Bob Kirkland or people like these.
Red John is not a regular guy or killer. Jane is not a regula guy too.
They are different. They have some good skills. They are smart.
And They have a good sense of humor.
I know this is crazy maybe...

But my first guess: Red John is Jane's brother or half-brother.
I have strong reasons.. But will not explain now.

And my second guess:( this is weak guess) Red John is Jane'S father.
Remember the episode of his father. Jane cant accept his father doing.
And Jane going away. Maybe his wife bring him away.
So Jane'S father was very angry. And he took the revenge.
Jane's father wants back him(jane). Like old days.
Remember the 4. season final...
Red John is looking for a comrade. Remember the his words:

What if you really did have
a change of heart?

What if you and I were friends?

Imagine the life we could lead.

I dont know maybe these are compo conspiracy theories :)

Could be everythings... But I love The Mentalist.
The best movie ı've ever seen.

Have a nice life...



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The man from the last episode bob homeland security guy I don't think that's red john I did but that's not a big enough twist for this show I think he works with red john very close to him like his number 2 honestly I have no clue who red john is I think it's somone we know though because obvioulsy this show loves big twist it's wierd how I care for these chartcters when I though jane was going to kill lesbon I was freaking out lol.

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