Heller stated in an interview that not even the actor who plays Red John knew it was him until the script was released, let alone all the other members of the cast. This is so they didn't act different to how they normally would or let it get in the way. So even if there are images that show RJ's figure, or where we catch a glimpse of him, it could be any of them. Or even a different actor completely.

MY THEORY

Firstly I saw some theories saying the corrupt law enforcement organisation, Tyger Tyger are trying to hunt patrick. No, its possibly wrong. The Tyger Tyger is attempting to hunt Red john. They uses Patrick Jane as a lead to find the identity of red john. Almost 1/3 of the clues given on mentalist are false. Bruno Heller stated that there are quite a number of mislead-ed clues. The Tyger Tyger organisation basically has a hidden motives. We still can't find clues of its origin and whatsoever. Secondly, Visualize must be another organisation who is funding Red John for his resources. That explains how he got so many minions and owns a car etc... So basically there are 2 organisations here and there is obviously a mole in Patrick Jane group. At least one mole. My bet is Lisbon. She probably got blackmailed or worst, threatened.  Lastly the three main suspects that most of us would think is probably KIRKLAND, BRETT PATRIDGE, RAYMOND HAFFNER. The three most obvious suspects.

They say it wouldn't be patridge cause its too obvious and bla bla bla. Come on guys if its patridge also, wouldn't it still surprise everyone? How can such an inoncent guy like him, who have no involvement of killings , a retard and no backgrounds being shown become red john. If he is red john, he sure is a great actor. I would be curious of his background if hes red john.

Ray Haffner? This guy is becoming more exposed in season 6. He also getting worried, scared and angry mostly recently. This guy isn't even calm. He's shaken easily.He obviously have some connection with red john or tyger tyger.  But the personality described fits him well and he is probably quite a marksman. He could be red john himself but i will not be that surprised though cause i don't there's much of a thrill after we know that he did not kill lisbon in episode 1...

Kirkland at the other hand leads us to mysterious motive. The way he talks and do things is like red john. A natural psychopath. He is very calm and obviously do things secretly. But it will be really a confusing one if its the twin theory. Still curiosity lingers and i think his identity of red john will be a surprised one...

Lastly, unknown x, someone who have not appeared in season 6 until the 'red john' episode. This can really be disappointing or even 10x more exciting if the culprit chosen is really unexpected.

I wonder if there really is a brett styles like guy in real life cuz visualize is scientology . That be cool to find out. Another thought. In prior seasons jane when faved with rj clues has been frantic and angry with his team and wanting to exclude them. This time he seems happy. He finally knows hes got him/her! Also i believe he told lisbon the list on purpose because thats his chess move . He knew lisbon would tell the rest of the team and if jane put someone on the list that he knows for sure isnt red johm or never shook hands with then rj guessing the list is a huge clue for jane. I have no idea what the trick is but by rj using a trick to figure out the list is the key to jane finally beating him! Rj knowing the list makes me think it has to do with kirkland since he stole the info or van pelt who is always lurking ! How else could red john of known? Hes not magic . Is he ?

Red john is either kirklands twin brother ot van pelt . I believe the writing on the wall was suppose to read "she is man" . Van pelt is a very curious characer and besides all the clues, she simply has so much pain in his eyes. I believe its kirklands brother because he would smell like pine and his brother was sadistic in his own way so his bro could be crazy ass res john. The people saying its bertram are so clueless. Like seriously he cant even play poker !!! Sheriff macallister ? For f sake the list is fake!!' Thats the whole point of the list ! The list is fake so patrick can see who red john is. Its a chess move . And seriously partridge? The dude died and when patrick sayed "you really dont know do u" partridge really didnt know!! It was obvious. And haffner ? Come on he is such the opposite personality of red john its ridic . Reede smith! What! Wake up people this show is about twist!!! Duh!

I don't get why you guys are so stuck in the 'Brett Partridge is Red John" thing.Let's clear some things out.First of all, for those who say that RJ's voice is the same as Brett Partridge's, I answer:You couldn't be more wrong.For two main reasons:First, RJ's voice is Simon Baker's voice (NOT Patrick Jane's don't confuse).Here's the proof:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OUikVzxQuuY
Again, I dont state Patrick Jane is Red John what I'm sayin is that Simon Baker's voice (actor) with sufficient editing, is the voice of RJ.
Reason number two:Do you REALLY believe that RJ would present to Jane with his own voice?That would be stupid of him.It's a really high risk and Red John isn't dumb.
Additionally, Brett Partridge is the perfect Red John.That's true.But it's also too obvious.And Bruno Heller hates something like that.The plot of The Mentalist as a TV series itself excludes that RJ would be obvious.The surprise and the excitement, the  contingency, the given clues to the people so they will come up with their own theories, to discuss them is the MAGIC that this show has to offer.Dont ruin this.You just want Brett Partridge to be RJ so bad that you find any possible mean to explain this theory.I dont say that Brett Partridge isn't RJ.I just believe in the possibility that Heller didnt want to put Partridge at the list of suspects.But then we were all about to say : "The list is wrong, B.Partridge is RJ".Heller included Partridge to the list to make people into thinking that the list is correct.Then he gets rid of Partridge at the very next episode.The only thing that makes me hesitate to exclude one and for all Partridge from the suspects is why RJ would ever kill him?What's the motive?And why not kill Lisbon after?For me, Partridge , Kirkland (Bob or Michael) , CBI Ron would be the perfect RJs.On the other hand, I will be very disappointed if RJ turns to be one of the remaining suspects.

Any ideas on how Red John knew (even before Jane?) the names on Jane's, Red John suspect list?

---- spy camera in his attic room?

---- he talks in his sleep/truth serum while he slept?

---- unexplainable screen writing?

---- Memory plants/hypnosis to suggest the seven names?

Now that's clever.

Hey guys, so I'm from Canada and Fire and Brimstone aired here last weekend as you know but does that mean we are going to be an episode ahead of the CBS audience from now on? Or do we just get a repeat of Fire and Brimstone this Sunday so it evens out?