MINDHUNTER
MINDHUNTER

MINDHUNTER

2019TV ShowCanceled2 SeasonsEnglish

An agent in the FBI's Elite Serial Crime Unit develops profiling techniques as he pursues notorious serial killers and rapists.

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IMDb8.6/10
Rotten Tomatoes97%
Metacritic71/100
Google Users94%
Director: David Fincher, Andrew Dominik, David SwirskyGenres: Crime, Drama, Thriller, Mystery

Plot Summary

In the late 1970s, two FBI agents embark on a chilling new field of behavioral science, interviewing imprisoned serial killers to understand their motives and psychology. As they delve deeper into the darkest corners of the human mind, their work begins to blur the lines between investigator and subject, impacting their personal lives and professional judgment. The series explores the birth of criminal profiling and its profound implications for law enforcement.

Critical Reception

Mindhunter was widely praised by critics for its atmospheric tension, intelligent writing, and strong performances, particularly from its lead actors. The show's deliberate pacing and psychological depth were lauded, though some found its intensity challenging. It garnered a significant following among viewers who appreciated its realistic portrayal of criminal psychology and the era.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its chillingly realistic portrayal of criminal psychology and the nascent field of FBI profiling.
  • Lauded for its strong performances, particularly Jonathan Groff's nuanced portrayal of Holden Ford.
  • The deliberate pacing and dark atmosphere were seen as both strengths and potential drawbacks for some viewers.

Google audience: Google users overwhelmingly praise Mindhunter for its compelling psychological exploration of serial killers and its authentic depiction of the late 1970s FBI. Many appreciate the detailed interviews and the show's ability to create a tense, thought-provoking atmosphere. Some viewers found the subject matter disturbing but ultimately found the series highly engaging and well-crafted.

Awards & Accolades

Nominated for an Emmy Award for Outstanding Directing for a Drama Series (David Fincher) and other technical awards.

Fun Fact

The distinctive, unsettling score for Mindhunter was composed by the acclaimed band Reznor and Ross, known for their work on other David Fincher films like The Social Network and Gone Girl.

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misubisu

misubisu

### **Review: *MINDHUNTER (2017)*** **Score: 8/10** *Mindhunter* is a masterfully crafted, intellectually riveting series that, for its brief but impactful run, redefined the psychological crime drama. It is indeed a **mixed bag**, bu...
rsanek

rsanek

Amazing. The best true crime style show I've seen. Bummer that they didn't do so well with the ending though.
SeanDillon

SeanDillon

First season great, the psychology is very interesting, the plot is good, at the beginning it's a little slow but then it kicks in and you can't stop. Second season... not so great, the plot is sloppy, part of the story has no ending, th...
MovieGuys

MovieGuys

There's little that's conceptually different in crime drama Mindhunter. It takes its cue from films like Silence of the Lambs and tries to craft a series with a 70's vibe. Regrettably, on its own this is not enough to carry this series....