The seventh and final season of the crime procedural The Mentalist serves as a concluding "encore" to the series. Premiering on November 30, 2014, on CBS , the season consists of 13 episodes—roughly half the length of previous seasons—and shifts focus toward the personal evolution of Patrick Jane following the resolution of the Red John saga. Core Themes and Plot
According to series creator Bruno Heller , the final season explores "what happens when life turns out the way you had hoped it would". The Mentalist - Season 7
: The primary narrative focus is the blossoming relationship between Patrick Jane (Simon Baker) and Teresa Lisbon (Robin Tunney), often referred to by fans as "Jisbon". The seventh and final season of the crime
: For the first time, Jane is shown relaxing his guard, shedding the "false joviality" and psychic facade he maintained during his decade-long pursuit of revenge. : The primary narrative focus is the blossoming