[s6e16] Violets -

: The review on Reddit points out that Jane’s story about the artist who could only express love through painting mirrors his own inability to be upfront with Lisbon. He "paints" his love through the elaborate cons he creates for her.

: Reviewers generally agree that "Violets" is a "beautifully written" episode that uses its episodic mystery to advance the show's most important character arc. The Mentalist "Violets" Review (Season 6 episode 16) [S6E16] Violets

: The episode introduces Marcus Pike, who serves as a direct foil to Jane. Reviewers from IMDb and community threads note the "roller coaster" ending where Jane watches Lisbon leave with Pike—a man who offers the emotional availability Jane has been avoiding. Key Highlights & "The Con" : The review on Reddit points out that