Rom-Com Detectives

Overview: Crystal and Tara break down Lucifer Season 2, Episode 15, "Deceptive Little Parasite." Chloe and Lucifer investigate a murder of a dean of admissions at a prestigious LA school while Lucifer tries to weaponize emotions. Get the scoop on Crystal's and Tara's Good, Bad, and Crispy, then take the LuciQuiz and see how much you remember.

Recording Date: September 17, 2026

Hosted by: Crystal Watanabe and Tara Avery
Website: https://www.romcomdetectives.com/

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Creators and Guests

Host
Crystal Watanabe
Fiction editor, owner of Pikko's House, SimpleMarkup webcomic writer, author of Yum-Yum Bento Box, yarn dragon, cohost of the Silo podcast Wires From the Deep. Born and raised in Hilo, Hawaii. Mom to 3 in Honolulu. 🤙
Host
Tara Avery
Tara is a writer, editor, and coach with a background in theatre and being a giant nerd.

What is Rom-Com Detectives?

Co-hosts Crystal, Tara, Karin, and Neoshia break down and react to romantic comedy police procedurals. Currently watching: The Mentalist, Lucifer, and Castle.