What's The Work?[]
The Mentalist is a famous TV show about how a former fake psyhic helps the police to investigate crimes.
Who Is He?[]
Patrick Jane is the main protagonist of this show. He is the former fake psyhic and the mentalist.
Shonen Hero Traits[]
Basic Traits[]
- Heroic/Honorable: Passes the baseline by helping the police to investigate numerous crimes and by saving lots of people.
- Courageous/Reckless: One of good examples is saving a whole town from a drug dealer.
- Energetic: Is shown to be incredibly energetic.
- Stubborn: Wants to kill Red John even despite Lisbon's countless warnings.
- Pursues a Big-End Goal: To kill Red John and to be with Lisbon.
- Hard-Working: Definitely is.
- Optimistic: He is mostly seen smiling or keeping a good mood.
- Determined: To kill Red John.
Bonus Traits[]
- Believes in the Power of Friendship: Good examples are helping Rigsby to save Van Pelt and helping to avenge Vega's death.
- Possesses Plot Armor: Is saved even by Red John.
- Has Rivals/Mentors: His rival is Red John.
- Mischievous: Very often he doesn't take things seriously.
- Rebellious: No matter how many times Lisbon tried to prevent Jane from killing Red John, he still killed him.
- Tragic Past: He grew up motherless under his father's unideal influence and his wife and daughter were killed by Red John.
- Is a Blood Knight: Towards Red John.
- Forgiving: Unless you are Red John.
- Is a Neglectful Parent: His reckless behavior towards Red John forced the latter to kill Patrick's family.
- Is a Delinquent: After killing Red John, he was wanted by the police.
- Is a Chick/Dude Magnet: Towards Lisbon at least. Also had sex with Lorelea Martins and some romantic feelings to Erica Flynn.
- Is an Underdog: He isn't an offical police officer.
- Is a True Hero: At least, he currently the only character in his show to pass the baseline.
Verdict.[]
Of course, I give him a big Yes. He is one of my favorite characters.