MINDHUNTER (2017)
Kernel Score: 88% · 2,862 ratings
Genres: Drama, Crime
First aired: 2017-10-13
Seasons: 2 · 19 episodes
Is MINDHUNTER worth watching?
Must-watch. A slow, absorbing drama about FBI agents interviewing serial killers in the 1970s, with an emphasis on conversation rather than gore. The writing and performances are sharp, and it is a shame it only ran two seasons.
Watch it if you
- like crime psychology
- enjoy slow, dialogue-heavy dramas
- admire David Fincher's style
Skip it if you
- want fast action
- dislike disturbing subject matter
Best for: Binge weekend
Fresh Kernels verdict, AI-assisted from our scores, audience reviews and the official rating.
Where to watch MINDHUNTER
- Stream: Netflix
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
An agent in the FBI's Elite Serial Crime Unit develops profiling techniques as he pursues notorious serial killers and rapists.
MINDHUNTER parents' guide: ages 15+
Parents need to know that Mindhunter is a mature crime drama about FBI agents interviewing serial killers and rapists, rated TV-MA.
- Violence & scariness: Moderate — The series deals with serial killers, rapists, and psychopaths via detailed criminal interviews, per its TV-MA rating and keywords.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official TV-MA rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
Shows like MINDHUNTER
If you liked MINDHUNTER, these are the shows we'd watch next.
- Hannibal (2013) — 91%: Elegant, disturbing drama about killers' minds
- Black Bird (2022) — 90%: Prison drama built around a killer's confession
- Luther (2010) — 88%: Dark British detective series
- The Jinx: The Life and Deaths of Robert Durst (2015) — 89%: True-crime documentary about a suspected killer
- Conversations with a Killer: The Jeffrey Dahmer Tapes (2022) — 87%: Real tapes of a killer
- Making a Murderer (2015) — 92%: Landmark true-crime documentary series
Cast
- Jonathan Groff as Holden Ford
- Holt McCallany as Bill Tench
- Anna Torv as Wendy Carr
- Stacey Roca as Nancy Tench
MINDHUNTER FAQ
Is MINDHUNTER worth watching?
Must-watch. A slow, absorbing drama about FBI agents interviewing serial killers in the 1970s, with an emphasis on conversation rather than gore. The writing and performances are sharp, and it is a shame it only ran two seasons.
Where can I watch MINDHUNTER?
In the US you can stream MINDHUNTER on Netflix.
Is MINDHUNTER OK for kids?
MINDHUNTER is rated TV-MA. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 15+. Parents need to know that Mindhunter is a mature crime drama about FBI agents interviewing serial killers and rapists, rated TV-MA.
What shows are like MINDHUNTER?
If you liked MINDHUNTER, try Hannibal, Black Bird, Luther and The Jinx: The Life and Deaths of Robert Durst.