The Mentalist - Nothing But Blue Skies Review

Okay, so after the long wait for the season seven to finally air, we all got our wish! 

So, here is my review of it! 

Nothing But Blue Skies was set just two weeks after the events of Blue Bird, where we finally got our wish and got Jisbon! (We really need a better name for it, but oh well). Jane and Lisbon are called in early from their time off to solve the murder of an undercover agent. Lisbon wants their relationship to stay a secret, and Jane agrees. They solve the case, Marcus Pike shows back up, and there's a vintage car. That's pretty much it, I guess.

So, I loved this episode! I don't know if it's because it started later, but I'm going with the assumption that absence makes the heart grow fonder. I loved the scene where Lisbon talks about getting Jane a key for her house, because it seemed such a display of trust and security in them that she would say that. Also, the talk about Jane slipping into old habits was another emotional moment, for me at least. He looked so scared that she was going to be annoyed, or that he wasn't enough, and she was quick to reassure him, with a "it's okay". It was so sweet!

I particularly loved Abbott in this episode too. He knew that Jane and Lisbon were together, and even went as far as to warn Jane that Marcus Pike was in the building. Abbott is truly a wonderful guy, which is strange considering I didn't like him when he shut down the CBI.

Oh, I also enjoyed Jane's defensiveness of Lisbon. "You don't have to talk to her like that!" It was sweet to see his reaction, especially the way he wouldn't let it go either.

And finally, I loved that Jane was honest enough to admit he didn't have a plan, that he just wanted them to go along at their own pace, with what feels right for both of them. That is how a relationship is supposed to be, not planned out to the minute. And then he had a nice surprise for her in the form of the car her grandfather had loved and given her a model of for graduation!

Hmm, in terms of what could have been better, or I didn't like, I guess I would've liked to see more cuddling or something else when they were alone, just because we've waited for them to get together for about six years. I also miss Kim Fischer, even though I didn't think I would. I do like her message for Lisbon though.

So, overall, a good episode and I cannot wait for the rest of the season!