[s1e11] Red John's Friends Guide

When the CBI leadership refuses to reopen the case, Jane quits the bureau to investigate independently, though the team eventually helps him behind the scenes.

To communicate with Jane, Red John hacks the CBI network using the alias "Dr. Joe NH". This is a rare instance where Jane is seen actively and comfortably using a computer to type responses. [S1E11] Red John's Friends

Jane successfully proves Renfrew's innocence, leading to his release. However, Renfrew is lured to a hotel room by Red John and murdered before he can reveal the killer's true identity. When the CBI leadership refuses to reopen the

Jared Renfrew, serving life for the murder of a girl, claims to have information about Red John that he learned from a former cellmate, Orville Tanner. He offers this information to Jane if he can prove Renfrew was wrongfully convicted. This is a rare instance where Jane is

This episode was directed by Chris Long and guest stars Zeljko Ivanek as Linus Wagner. Fans noted the chemistry between Ivanek and Simon Baker, as they had previously worked together on the series The Guardian .