2017 · 2 seasons · Crime, Drama, Thriller
Mindhunter is a Netflix crime drama directed largely by David Fincher, following FBI agents Holden Ford and Bill Tench as they develop criminal profiling in the late 1970s by interviewing convicted serial killers. Based on the book by John E. Douglas, the show is a masterclass in slow-burn procedural tension.
Mindhunter streams exclusively on Netflix. Both seasons are available with any Netflix plan.
As of 2025, Season 3 has not been confirmed. David Fincher put the show on indefinite hiatus in 2020, and a revival has not been announced.
Yes — it's based on the book Mind Hunter: Inside FBI's Elite Serial Crime Unit by John E. Douglas and Mark Olshaker. The main characters are inspired by real FBI profilers.
There are 2 seasons of Mindhunter, with 19 episodes total. The show ended on a cliffhanger when Fincher paused production.
Both are slow-burn crime dramas focused on investigators, though Mindhunter is more grounded in procedural realism while True Detective leans into atmosphere and mystery.