Top 5 Serial Killers On TV
5. Red John - The Mentalist
The main anti-hero of The Mentalist, Red John, is a pure sadist in nature. Patrick Jane's arch-nemesis is known to wake up his victims if they happen to be asleep, just to see the fear and horror in their eyes. He wants to hear them beg for mercy just before he cuts them open. With a strong flair for theater, Red John views his murders as an act from his perfectly crafted play. His main calling card is a smiley face drawn clockwise, from the victims blood. It was noted that the smiley face is always the first thing that someone sees, making them feel dread because they always know what to expect next. The main protagonist Patrick Jane knows this all too well, as Red John murdered his wife and child after taking personal insult to the way Patrick publicly insulted him on live tv. Many do not consider Red John a 'Top Serial Killer' simply because he isn't very scary on the surface. He has no mask to cover his face, nor any reason to. That's what makes him a top serial killer: He knows he's good. The thing that most makes him a top dog though, is that fact that he is highly intelligent and has far-reaching resources. He makes a worthy advisory of Patrick Jane, and manages to get into the head of The Mentalist himself. He is what Moriarty was to Sherlock Holmes. What does prevent Red John from being higher up though, is that he is so elusive to the fact that it is almost unbelievable. 5 seasons down and not once has anyone even come close to catching this rascal, Patrick Jane included. Red John then, is too good, for his own good. Oh well.
The main anti-hero of The Mentalist, Red John, is a pure sadist in nature. Patrick Jane's arch-nemesis is known to wake up his victims if they happen to be asleep, just to see the fear and horror in their eyes. He wants to hear them beg for mercy just before he cuts them open. With a strong flair for theater, Red John views his murders as an act from his perfectly crafted play. His main calling card is a smiley face drawn clockwise, from the victims blood. It was noted that the smiley face is always the first thing that someone sees, making them feel dread because they always know what to expect next. The main protagonist Patrick Jane knows this all too well, as Red John murdered his wife and child after taking personal insult to the way Patrick publicly insulted him on live tv. Many do not consider Red John a 'Top Serial Killer' simply because he isn't very scary on the surface. He has no mask to cover his face, nor any reason to. That's what makes him a top serial killer: He knows he's good. The thing that most makes him a top dog though, is that fact that he is highly intelligent and has far-reaching resources. He makes a worthy advisory of Patrick Jane, and manages to get into the head of The Mentalist himself. He is what Moriarty was to Sherlock Holmes. What does prevent Red John from being higher up though, is that he is so elusive to the fact that it is almost unbelievable. 5 seasons down and not once has anyone even come close to catching this rascal, Patrick Jane included. Red John then, is too good, for his own good. Oh well.