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      Season 1 – Mindhunter

      2017 Crime Drama Mystery & Thriller List
      96% Tomatometer 103 Reviews 95% Audience Score 2,500+ Ratings Catching a criminal often requires the authorities to get inside the villain's mind to figure out how he thinks. That's the job of FBI agents Holden Ford and Bill Tench. They attempt to understand and catch serial killers by studying their damaged psyches. Along the way, the agents pioneer the development of modern serial-killer profiling. The crime drama has a strong pedigree behind the camera, with Oscar-nominated director David Fincher and Oscar-winning actress Charlize Theron among the show's executive producers. Read More Read Less Watch on Netflix Stream Now

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      Mindhunter distinguishes itself in a crowded genre with ambitiously cinematic visuals and a meticulous attention to character development.

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      Valerie Anne Autostraddle While Mindhunter's criminal storylines are more suited for people just dabbling in true crime for the first time... its queer storyline was something a little more unique, beautifully portrayed by two powerhouse actresses. Oct 29, 2021 Full Review Olivia Cole Bitch Media Unless season two lines up more dominoes relating Holden's white maleness to that of the killers he profiles to make a larger statement about the violent nature of white masculinity in America, there's nothing new to see here, folks. Mar 2, 2021 Full Review Troy Patterson New Yorker At first glance, this drama-based on an F.B.I. agent's memoir, created by Joe Penhall, and frequently directed by David Fincher-was handsome, twisty, and punishingly blunt. But the after-image is richly unsettling. May 9, 2020 Full Review Michael Cuby them. Mindhunter was one of the best shows of 2017. Nov 1, 2022 Full Review Randy Schiff Buffalo News Jonathan Groff anchors the show with his riveting performance as the cerebral Agent Holden Ford, an earnest, confident and socially awkward innovator. May 22, 2020 Full Review Carey-Ann Pawsey Orca Sound It is a series about the FBI and serial killers. The beginning of the intertwining of the two. Rated: 4/5 Mar 2, 2020 Full Review Read all reviews

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      Chris B I've never had a show grip and hook me in deeper with such a uncomfortable topic. I was intrigued, excited, and anxious on every episode. The bar is set high with this Rated 5 out of 5 stars 05/10/24 Full Review Ryan B Truly excellent telling of the beginning of the profiling of serial killers and just how truly complex and twisted they are. The portrayals of the killers themselves is excellent and the actors deserve many plaudits for being able to get across on screen just how unnerving it must have been to interview these people. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 05/07/24 Full Review Cidal K Timeless classic at this point. A truly grand retelling. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 04/26/24 Full Review Luka R Eexcellent seeing how it started how it was created the talking to violent offenders to gleen important info was brilliant. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 04/10/24 Full Review Alexey V superb show, beautifully debunks the myth of "some people born evil". Rated 5 out of 5 stars 04/09/24 Full Review Savannah G Solid Crime Show based on real events and stories. The characters were fantastic, and the Character Development was really strong. It really focused on the actual work that was put into creating this division of the FBI, and they didn't sensationalize it with too many extra side stories. I enjoyed each episode and the conversations that were played out between all the characters! Really Enjoyed Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 04/07/24 Full Review Read all reviews Post a rating

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      Episode 1 Aired Oct 13, 2017 Episode 1 In 1977, FBI hostage negotiator Holden Ford and veteran agent Bill Tench begin studying a new type murderer. Details Episode 2 Aired Oct 13, 2017 Episode 2 Holden interviews the articulate murderer, Ed Kemper, but his research provokes negative feedback at the Bureau. Details Episode 3 Aired Oct 13, 2017 Episode 3 When their insights lead to an arrest, Dr. Wendy Carr joins Holden and Tench in their first success. Details Episode 4 Aired Oct 13, 2017 Episode 4 Bill and Holden consult with Dr. Carr to begin classifying their subjects; surprising news. Details Episode 5 Aired Oct 13, 2017 Episode 5 Holden and Bill return to a perplexing case in Pa. where a set of clues leads them in several directions; multiple suspects. Details Episode 6 Aired Oct 13, 2017 Episode 6 Wendy considers an offer; Bill and Holden struggle to communicate their findings for the Altoona case to the judicial system. Details Episode 7 Aired Oct 13, 2017 Episode 7 Wendy takes a career risk to relocate and join the team; Holden and Bill struggle with the emotional intensity of work. Details Episode 8 Aired Oct 13, 2017 Episode 8 Bill and Wendy interview candidates to add a fourth member to the team; Holden is intrigued by complaints about a school principle's odd habit. Details Episode 9 Aired Oct 13, 2017 Episode 9 During a disturbing interview with Richard Speck, Holden's methods create dissension within the team; an internal FBI probe. Details Episode 10 Aired Oct 13, 2017 Episode 10 The team cracks under pressure; Holden's tactics elicit a confession but puts his career, relationships and health at risk. Details

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      Season Info

      Executive Producer
      David Fincher, Joshua Donen, Charlize Theron, Ceán Chaffin
      Network
      Netflix
      Rating
      TV-MA
      Genre
      Crime, Drama, Mystery & Thriller
      Original Language
      English
      Release Date
      Oct 13, 2017
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