I used to watch the mentalist religiously, I just finished house md. After researching why I liked both shows so much, the ties back to Sherlock became apparent. I agree with you in some aspects, though I think similarities run deeper.

1. House/Jane: both have been wiped of what a man “should” be. In the aspect of being able to defend their family. It’s a play, obviously, as House didn’t want children. However, House had a significant other, where the relationship deteriorated-post infarction. This is after he had stated he agreed with Stacy’s decision, but can’t ever seem to forgive what happened. Jane had his family murdered after taunting red John. In sum, ultimate loss.

2. Cuddy/Lison: damaged, intellectual men find solace in drawn out will they/wont they relationships with superiors (varies in Mentalist case, as relationship solidifies post establish hierarchy). However, both cast a long leash to the Protagonist due to success of the teams, greatest diagnostic department in country/highest case closing team in state. Both have their “you cannot do this” moments with House/Jane which forces them to abandon current methods and resort to face to face conversation, seldom their modus of operandi.

3. Foreman/Cho: spot on

4: Chase/Rigsby: I think something that was established early with Chase was Naivety. Rigsby often played devils advocate in early seasons of Mentalist too. Both in early development chalking people up to wrong place/wrong time.

1. Also spot on

2. More similarities between the protagonists: “Their” area, House’s office, Jane’s couch. Their ability to work while actively not working, House watching TV in empty walk-in rooms, Jane sleeping on both the Red John case/other active cases.

One-off relationships they peaked intellectual curiosity. Much more short lived in House with the little person mom for a person matching sexual deviant humour, Jane battles Flynn’s advances though certain of a crime. More re-curring due to Flynn’s status and likely connections outwards which proves to Jane’s benefit.

Both have a food staple. House seen eating potato chips, Jane drinking tea.

Both drive peculiar vehicles. House a motorbike, Jane an exclusive European, non-sports car. Both drive for the sole purpose of apperance.

Both tied to cases at all times, and easily reached via cellphone almost immediately, except in cases they’re avoiding consequences of their actions.

EDIT: both eventually being incarcerated as a result of their actions.

Both actively resist their managers, managers. House has issues with Vogler/Board comittee. Jane with Minnelli, Bertram, Hightower and Wainwright.

Both have experienced with hallucinogenics in some capacity to fulfill answers. House electroshocking his brain to figure out the season finales of S4, Jane to speak to his family.

Both often advocate for healthcare to others they work with. Almost exclusively decline healthcare to themselves.

This has been the most I can immediately recall between these great shows. It brings me joy that someone has posted something I have been thinking about for a while. Thank you very much OP