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Season 1 – Mindhunter

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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.
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Mindhunter — Season 1

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Critics Consensus

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 Oct 29, 2021
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. Go to Full Review Olivia Cole Bitch Media Mar 2, 2021
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. Go to Full Review Troy Patterson The New Yorker May 9, 2020
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. Go to Full Review Michael Cuby them. Nov 1, 2022
Mindhunter was one of the best shows of 2017. Go to Full Review Randy Schiff Buffalo News May 22, 2020
Jonathan Groff anchors the show with his riveting performance as the cerebral Agent Holden Ford, an earnest, confident and socially awkward innovator. Go to Full Review Carey-Ann Pawsey Orca Sound Mar 2, 2020
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It is a series about the FBI and serial killers. The beginning of the intertwining of the two. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Brian M @RT34234758 6 days ago Gripping and well made. Holden and Tench have a fascinating chemistry that bounces off each other. The interviews with the killers are unsettling and I liked following how Holden's mind altered during the season. Dark and creepy and even though it's slow-paced, it's never boring. A very good cast. See more Sadie B @sadieb2006 Aug 24, 2026 First episode was very slow and I actually gave up on it the first time I watched it. Came back a couple months later and finished the first episode. The rest of the season is incredible and picks up after the first episode. See more Glenda S @Glenda137 Aug 11, 2026 Wow, missed this incredible show. Season 1 is perfect to me! See more J H @UpstateNYThriller Aug 10, 2026 10/10 Show about serial killers in the 1970s See more 2shot2kills T @Mohammed346 Aug 7, 2026 this is the best show I have seen since a long time ago it's almost like as good as True Detective season 1 and I can't believe Netflix cut this off and they keep other shows going other silly shows going other, insignificant shows they keep funding it, but this this Masterpiece they cut it off I don't know what's wrong with Netflix See more Ward J. @wardJohnson02 Jun 26, 2026 Clever and entertaining. Following in the footsteps of Silence of the Lambs. . See more Read all reviews
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Jonathan Groff

Holden Ford

Holt McCallany

Bill Tench

Anna Torv

Wendy

Hannah Gross

Debbie Mitford

Cotter Smith

Robert Shepard

Sonny Valicenti

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Episodes

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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Mindhunter — Season 1

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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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