Tonight's episode 'Golden Hammer' is purported to feature Rigsby and Van Pelt who "wind up on the trail of an alarming conspiracy".

This can mean one of three things:

1. The introduction to a new main villain
2. Evidence that Red John and The Blake Association are still somewhat operational
3. Another odious one-off episode with writing that borders cretinous and subpar

With the way things are heading throughout this second third of the season, I am inclined to believe that we are going to have to endure the third option. Though, if there is no longer going to be a Red John, Heller should at least be introducing a new main villain by now. And no, Heller, motherf****** Abbot doesn't count.