Rom-Com Detectives
Co-hosts Crystal, Tara, Karin, and Neoshia break down and react to romantic comedy police procedurals. Currently watching: The Mentalist, Lucifer, and Castle.
More Than Words - Mentalist Unit 2x11 "Rose-Colored Glasses"
Overview: Crystal and Karin break down The Mentalist Season 2, Episode 11, "Rose-Colored Glasses." When a double murder takes the team to the town of Rancho Rosa, they end up heading to a local high school reunion, and Jane attempts to sniff out pieces of Lisbon's past.
Relevant Links:
“Gonna Make You Sweat (Everybody Dance Now)” by C&C Music Factory
“Follow Me Now” by Jason Gleed
“Macarena” by Los Del Rio
“Hotstepper” by Ini Kamoze
“More Than Words” by Extreme
Kanye West Interrupting Taylor Swift
Ransom trailer
Recording Date: October 28, 2026
<...And Now... I Own a Boat! - Castle 2x13 "Sucker Punch"
Overview: In the next episode of our Castle Unit, Crystal and Neoshia welcome consultant Emily to break down Castle Season 2, Episode 13, "Sucker Punch." When a member of the infamous Irish gang the Westies is found murdered, Castle and Beckett somehow find their case tied to a defining moment of Beckett's life.
Emily's Tumblr
Recording Date: October 20, 2026
Hosted by: Crystal Watanabe and Neoshia Roemer
Website: https://www.romcomdetectives.com/
Community Links:
r/CastleTV (subreddit)
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Psychic Boy Wonder - Mentalist Unit 2x10 "Throwing Fire"
Overview: Crystal and Karin break down The Mentalist Season 2, Episode 10, "Throwing Fire." While investigating the death of a baseball mentor, Jane is beaned on the head, and the overbearing fathers in the present bring back memories of his own.
Recording Date: October 14, 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 hosts@romcomdetectives...
Triple Decker - Lucifer Unit 2x15 "Deceptive Little Parasite"
Overview: Crystal and Tara break down Lucifer Season 2, Episode 15, "Deceptive Little Parasite." Chloe and Lucifer investigate a murder of a dean of admissions at a prestigious LA school while Lucifer tries to weaponize emotions. 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: September 17, 2026
Hosted by: Crystal Watanabe and Tara Avery
Website: https://www.romcomdetectives.com/
Community Links:
r/lucifer (subreddit)
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Uncle Sugar Daddy - Castle 2x12 "A Rose for Everafter"
Overview: In the next episode of our Castle Unit, Crystal and Neoshia break down Castle Season 2, Episode 12, "A Rose for Everafter." Beckett finds herself dealing with complicated feelings when Castle reunites with an old flame while they investigate a murder.
Recording Date: September 29, 2026
Hosted by: Crystal Watanabe and Neoshia Roemer
Website: https://www.romcomdetectives.com/
Community Links:
r/CastleTV (subreddit)
Email the detectives at [email protected]
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Pichoom! - Mentalist Unit 2x09 "A Price Above Rubies"
Overview: Crystal and Karin break down The Mentalist Season 2, Episode 9, "A Price Above Rubies." At a charity event for the CBI, one of their primary benefactors receives the terrible news that her husband has been shot in a robbery.
Recording Date: September 16, 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 hosts@romcomdetectives...
Crime-Solving Devil - Lucifer Unit 2x14 "Candy Morningstar"
Overview: Crystal and Tara welcome consultant Angela to break down Lucifer Season 2, Episode 14, "Candy Morningstar." Chloe is stunned when Lucifer reappears at the station after two weeks of radio silence... with his wife, Candy. 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: September 13, 2026
Hosted by: Crystal Watanabe and Tara Avery
Website: https://www.romcomdetectives.com/
Community Links:
r/lucifer (subreddit)
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Love Smudge - Castle 2x11 "The Fifth Bullet"
Overview: In the next episode of our Castle Unit, Crystal and Neoshia break down Castle Season 2, Episode 11, "The Fifth Bullet." Castle and Beckett investigate the murder of a man who may have been murdered by someone who doesn't even remember who he is.
Recording Date: September 9, 2026
Hosted by: Crystal Watanabe and Neoshia Roemer
Website: https://www.romcomdetectives.com/
Community Links:
r/CastleTV (subreddit)
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Ugly Darkness - Mentalist Unit 2x08 "His Red Right Hand"
Overview: Crystal and Karin welcome Rom-Com Consultant Orlaith to break down The Mentalist Season 2, Episode 8, "His Red Right Hand." When tragedy strikes the CBI, Jane and Lisbon must lead the team in finding the person responsible.
Recording Date: August 27, 2026
Relevant links:
Darkening Sky by Peter Bradley Adams
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!
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Shady Shenanigans - Lucifer Unit 2x13 "A Good Day to DIe"
Overview: Crystal and Tara welcome consultant Angela to break down Lucifer Season 2, Episode 13, "A Good Day to Die." Lucifer and Chloe race against the clock to save her from a deadly poison given to her by Professor Carlisle. 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: August 23, 2026
Hosted by: Crystal Watanabe and Tara Avery
Website: https://www.romcomdetectives.com/
Community Links:
r/lucifer (subreddit)
Big Castle, Little Castle - Castle 2x10 "One Man's Treasure"
Overview: In the next episode of our Castle Unit, Crystal and Neoshia break down Castle Season 2, Episode 10, "One Man's Treasure." Castle and Beckett investigate the murder of a man who appears to have two families.
Recording Date: August 19, 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)
<...Cowboys! - Mentalist Unit 2x07 "Red Bulls"
Overview: Crystal and Karin break down The Mentalist Season 2, Episode 7, "Red Bulls." When Bosco's and Lisbon's teams wind up at the same crime scene, Minelli makes them join forces to find a kidnapped woman.
Recording Date: August 7, 2026
Relevant links:
Bert and Ernie's Fish Call
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!
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Detective, Counselor, Douche, Dick - Lucifer Unit 2x12 "Love Handles"
Overview: Crystal and Tara break down Lucifer Season 2, Episode 12, "Love Handles." Lucifer and Chloe must catch a serial poisoner while also navigating the next evolution in their relationship. Get the scoop on Crystal's and Tara's Good, Bad, and Crispy, then take the LuciQuiz and see how much you remember.
For 10% off of The Comprehensive Dictionary of Cinema, use coupon code ROMCOMPODCAST at https://cinematicalism.com/
Recording Date: August 6, 2026
Hosted by: Crystal Watanabe and Tara Avery
Website: https://www.romcomdetectives.com/
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Cool Dad - Castle 2x09 "Love Me Dead"
Overview: In the next episode of our Castle Unit, Crystal and Neoshia break down Castle Season 2, Episode 9, "Love Me Dead." Castle and Beckett investigate the murder of an assistant district attorney in an effort to get closer to him.
Recording Date: July 27, 2026
Hosted by: Crystal Watanabe and Neoshia Roemer
Website: https://www.romcomdetectives.com/
Community Links:
r/CastleTV (subreddit)
Email the detectives at [email protected]
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Semper Fi, Sissy Britches - Mentalist Unit 2x06 "Black Gold and Red Blood"
Overview: Crystal and Karin welcome Neoshia to break down The Mentalist Season 2, Episode 6, "Black Gold and Red Blood." When Patrick Jane is arrested for eavesdropping on Agent Bosco, he ends up solving the case... from jail.
Recording Date: July 12 and 20, 2026
Relevant links:
Karin's fan trailer: https://youtu.be/KzhCGOvmr0U
Repercussions by nitro9 (rated T)
Deals with the Devil by Lady_of_Winterhell (rated E)
Hosted by: Crystal Watanabe and Karin Lubbers
Website: https://www.romcomdetectives.com/
Community Links:
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Self-Worth Comes From Within, Bitches - Lucifer Unit 2x11 "Stewardess Interruptus"
Overview: Crystal and Tara break down Lucifer Season 2, Episode 11, "Stewardess Interruptus." After a woman interrupts a "moment" between Lucifer and Chloe, the woman is found dead. Later, another former lover of Lucifer is found dead as well, leaving Chloe concerned that there's a jealous ex-lover out there. Get the scoop on Crystal's and Tara's Good, Bad, and Crispy, then take the LuciQuiz and see how much you remember.
For 10% off of The Comprehensive Dictionary of Cinema, use coupon code ROMCOMPODCAST at https://cinematicalism.com/
Recording Date: July 16, 2026
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Mama's on the Prowl - Castle 2x08 "Kill the Messenger"
Overview: In the next episode of our Castle Unit, Crystal and Neoshia break down Castle Season 2, Episode 8, "Kill the Messenger." Beckett and Castle investigate the hit-and-run killing that leads them to an old case of Captain Montgomery's.
Recording Date: July 1, 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...
Bite Me? - Mentalist Unit 2x05 "Red Scare"
Overview: Crystal and Karin break down The Mentalist Season 2, Episode 5, "Red Scare." After a man is seemingly defenestrated from his house, the team heads over to Eagle Creek to solve a murder in a haunted house.
Recording Date: June 5, 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]
<...Death, She Grows Near - Castle Unit 2x07 "Famous Last Words"
Overview: In the next episode of our Castle Unit, Crystal and Neoshia break down Castle Season 2, Episode 7, "Famous Last Words." Beckett and Castle investigate the murder of Alexis's favorite singer—with a little help from a stan.
Recording Date: June 6, 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-X...
Crouching Tiger, Hidden Douche - Lucifer Unit 2x10 "Quid Pro Ho"
Overview: Crystal and Tara break down Lucifer Season 2, Episode 10, "Quid Pro Ho." The trial for Warden Perry is about to begin when Chloe gets word that the key witness in the case against her father's killer has been murdered. 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:
”Us & Them” by Truthsayer [YouTube/Spotify]
“The Queen is Back” by Fransisca Hall [YouTube]
“Stop Draggin Me Down” by The Obscu...
Lisbon Loafers - Mentalist Unit 2x04 "Red Menace"
Overview: Crystal and Karin break down The Mentalist Season 2, Episode 4, "Red Menace." When the lawyer for a notorious biker gang winds up dead, Jane and Lisbon find themselves amidst the Sinner Saints, and Rigsby reveals why he hates bikers so much.
Recording Date: May 19, 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...
Space Cowboy - Castle Unit 2x06 "Vampire Weekend"
Overview: In the next episode of our Castle Unit, Crystal and Neoshia break down Castle Season 2, Episode 6, "Vampire Weekend." Beckett and Castle are called to a graveyard on Halloween to investigate the murder—by wooden stake—of a "vampire."
Recording Date: May 7, 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...
We Want to Believe - X-Files reboot with Tim Kang
Overview: Crystal, Neoshia, and Tara welcome Rom-Com Consultant Tim Kang (Agent Kimball Cho on The Mentalist, Detective Gordon Katsumoto on Magnum PI, and co-host of the TV Police Podcast)Â to talk about the upcoming X-Files reboot from Ryan Coogler.
Find Tim Kang online:
https://www.instagram.com/timkang.insta
https://thetvpolice.com/ (Mentalist rewatch podcast)
Recording Date: May 22, 2026
Hosted by: Crystal Watanabe, Neoshia Roemer, and Tara Avery
Website: https://www.romcomdetectives.com/
Neoshia's STAN podcast appearance:
https://youtu.be/Ge6faYAhhEc?s...
Like the DMV, Only Less Screaming - Lucifer Unit 2x09 "Homewrecker"
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...
Up to My Asterisk - Mentalist Unit 2x03 "Red Badge"
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...
Czech Mate - Castle Unit 2x05 "When the Bough Breaks"
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]
<...Murderous Hot Potato - Lucifer Unit 2x08 "Trip to Stabby Town"
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...
Elvis is Back - Mentalist Unit 2x02 "The Scarlet Letter"
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]
<...Best Case Ever - Castle Unit 2x04 "Fool Me Once"
Overview: In the next episode of our Castle Unit, Crystal and Neoshia break down Castle Season 2, Episode 4, "Fool Me Once." Beckett and Castle must start off their case by finding the actual victim, who was captured being murdered on video.
Recording Date: April 4, 2026
Hosted by: Crystal Watanabe and Neoshia Roemer
Website: https://www.romcomdetectives.com/
Community Links:
r/CastleTV (subreddit)
Email the detectives at [email protected]
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The Dans are on the Case - Lucifer Unit 2x07 "My Little Monkey"
Overview: Crystal and Tara break down Lucifer Season 2, Episode 7, "My Little Monkey." When Chloe becomes preoccupied with her father's killer's murder, Lucifer shadows Dan to "learn how to Douche." 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: March 26, 2026
LuciTunes:
”You Get What You Give” by New Radicals [YouTube/Spotify]
“Father Jesus” by Fassine [YouTube]
“Gout” by Hot Bodies in Motion [YouTube/Spotify]
“Way Down We Go” by Kaleo...
Mentalist Unit - The TV Police Q&A on The Mentalist Bullpen
Overview: This is a replay of the TV Police Live Q&A with Owain Yeoman and Tim Kang held on the Mentalist Bullpen Discord server.
Recording Date: March 7, 2026
Hosted by: Crystal Watanabe
Website: https://discord.gg/mentalistbullpen
https://www.thetvpolice.com
A Wide Invisible Net - Mentalist Unit 2x01 "Redemption"
Overview: Crystal and Karin welcome Rom-Com Detective Neoshia, and together they break down The Mentalist Season 2, Episode 1, "Redemption." Back at it after saving Lisbon's life and losing Red John, Jane is back to his old tricks, quick-solving cases while causing mayhem, and helping solve a murder in what he initially believes is his last case.
Recording Date: March 19, 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...
The Big Softie - Castle Unit 2x03 "Inventing the Girl"
Overview: In the next episode of our Castle Unit, Crystal and Neoshia break down Castle Season 2, Episode 3, "Inventing the Girl." Beckett and Castle are on the case when a woman is found stabbed in the back with the... Washington Monument?
Recording Date: March 16, 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...
Homeless Magician - Lucifer Unit 2x06 "Monster"
Overview: Crystal and Tara break down Lucifer Season 2, Episode 6, "Monster." Chloe and Lucifer are on the hunter for a sniper with a list of people he's marked for death. Get the scoop on Crystal's and Tara's Good, Bad, and Crispy, then take the LuciQuiz while Tara and Donuts face off and see how much you remember.
Recording Date: March 11, 2026
LuciTunes:
”Dance Like a Monster” by Play Date [YouTube/Spotify]
“No Good” by Kaleo [YouTube/Spotify]
“The Girl is Back in Town” by Chantal Clar...
The Way of the World Part 2 - Mentalist Unit 1x23 "Red John's Footsteps"
Overview: Crystal and Karin welcome Rom-Com Consultants Livbon and Donuts, and together they break down The Mentalist Season 1, Episode 23, "Red John's Footsteps." When a young woman is found dead in a state park, killed in Red John's cutting style, the CBI must hunt him down to save the victim's twin sister from a similar fate.
Recording Date: March 1, 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...
The Way of the World Part 1 - Mentalist Unit 1x23 "Red John's Footsteps"
Overview: Crystal and Karin welcome Rom-Com Consultants Livbon and Donuts, and together they break down The Mentalist Season 1, Episode 23, "Red John's Footsteps." When a young woman is found dead in a state park, killed in Red John's cutting style, the CBI must hunt him down to save the victim's twin sister from a similar fate.
Recording Date: March 1, 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...
Strangers on a Boat - Castle Unit 2x02 "The Double Down"
Overview: In the next episode of our Castle Unit, Crystal and Neoshia break down Castle Season 2, Episode 2, "The Double Down." When two bodies drop at the same time, Castle, Ryan, and Espo start a bet while trying to hide it from Beckett.
Recording Date: February 24, 2026
Hosted by: Crystal Watanabe and Neoshia Roemer
Website: https://www.romcomdetectives.com/
Community Links:
r/CastleTV (subreddit)
Email the detectives at [email protected]
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Better Brand Awareness - Mentalist Unit 1x22 "Blood Brothers"
Overview: Crystal and Karin break down The Mentalist Season 1, Episode 22, "Blood Brothers." When a teenager is found dead in the woods, the CBI team heads to the mountains to a youth camp to help unravel the mystery of a local legend as well as the murder.
Recording Date: February 18, 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!
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Welcome to Devil Time - Lucifer Unit 2x05 "The Weaponizer"
Overview: Crystal and Tara break down Lucifer Season 2, Episode 5, "The Weaponizer." At the scene of the crime, Lucifer is shocked to find that he recognizes the victim: an action hero whose movies he loves. Get the scoop on Crystal's and Tara's Good, Bad, and Crispy, then take the LuciQuiz while Tara and Donuts face off and see how much you remember.
Recording Date: February 10, 2026
LuciTunes:
”Time is on My Side” by The Rolling Stones [YouTube/Spotify]
“California” by Bahari [YouTube/Spotify]
“We Don’t Eat”...
It's Raining Men - Castle Unit 2x01 "Deep in Death"
Overview: In the next episode of our Castle Unit, Crystal and Neoshia break down Castle Season 2, Episode 1, "Deep in Death." Iced out of the unit by Beckett, Castle tries to use their current case as the chance to prove his worth to his muse.
Recording Date:Â February 3, 2026
Hosted by: Crystal Watanabe and Neoshia Roemer
Website: https://www.romcomdetectives.com/
Community Links:
r/CastleTV (subreddit)
Email the detectives at [email protected]
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