Mentalist is simply the best crime story I have even seen.
Why?
Oh several reasons......
First.....
and most important:
The main hero is almost always smiling and is almost always positive.
Second
Main hero chases bad guys but....he also has to deal with narrow minded team he has to work with. No matter how nice the team is being presented they are narrow minded. I am not sure if it was an actual intent. It is not really important.
Third
Main hero is well dressed. Trousers, vest and jacket and a shirt.
Many stories involve remarks on style.
Fourth Many inputs about control and manipulation. Stories involve correcting bad things done by evil people by main hero.
He is very likeable mainly because....
He is totally alone encircled by morons.... And he tries very hard to make them feel as smart as he is.....
I love this story and I often return to it.
Why?
Oh several reasons......
First.....
and most important:
The main hero is almost always smiling and is almost always positive.
Second
Main hero chases bad guys but....he also has to deal with narrow minded team he has to work with. No matter how nice the team is being presented they are narrow minded. I am not sure if it was an actual intent. It is not really important.
Third
Main hero is well dressed. Trousers, vest and jacket and a shirt.
Many stories involve remarks on style.
Fourth Many inputs about control and manipulation. Stories involve correcting bad things done by evil people by main hero.
He is very likeable mainly because....
He is totally alone encircled by morons.... And he tries very hard to make them feel as smart as he is.....
I love this story and I often return to it.