<p>Late last night (April 2, actually) I finally watched the final, double-episode of The Mentalist. (I like to stretch them out because of the show coming to an end.)
</p><p>I had put this off an extra couple of weeks because of seeing mentions of possible tragedy. Still reeling over the loss of Vega, I did *not* want to endure yet another. ALL the way through both parts, my stomach was in a knot, until the last few minutes.
</p><p>I really REALLY hated to see this show end. Another two seasons, at least, would be fine by me. But as series finales go, this one was the greatest. It was truly joyful and the EW&F song at the end was perfect. If a series has to end, that's the way to do it. I just wish Vega could have been there.
</p><p>I'll rewatch the entire series from Season 1.
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