5 Reasons Why Netflix Needs To Bring This 96%-Rated Crime Drama Back

Summary:

• Netflix ’s Mindhunter is the TV series adaptation of the eponymous 1995 true crime book by ex-FBI profiler John L. Douglas and author Mark Olshaker.
• With David Fincher overseeing the project as one of its creative leads, the hit show ran for two seasons from 2017 to 2019 before it was dropped by Netflix.
• Fans were disappointed about the show getting the ax and have petitioned the company for a possible third season, to no avail.

Netflix’s decision to pull the plug on Mindhunter left a bad taste in many fans’ mouths, to put it lightly. The commitment-averse streaming service canceled the show on a cliffhanger after wrapping Season 2, just as its story kicked into high gear.

Fans of David Fincher’s superior crime drama have been calling for a revival ever since, taking to social media and pleading Netflix to reverse the decision. Alas, their attempts have so far been in vain.

As it happens, the fault may lie not with Netflix, but with Fincher himself. The filmmaker admitted that he had reservations about working on the series due to it being difficult to recoup its high production costs, making Season 3 unlikely.

Behind-the-scenes issues aside, we are certain that the show did not deserve to end without fanfare and that it is due for a revival. Here are our reasons why.

The Storytelling Is Gripping

With its slow-burn, methodical approach, Mindhunter proved more intriguing than its rival shows such as Criminal Minds and Luther. The cerebral and macabre narrative revels in disturbing the viewers and the show is not a lighthearted binge, but it is involving all the same.

Devil Is In The Detail

As a period work set in the 1970s, Mindhunter takes great strides to achieve authenticity in its look, sound and feel. The casting of historical roles was tailored to match the genuine article, and the outdoor scenes were filmed on location instead of using sets and replicas (likely amplifying the costs problems we mentioned).

The Acting And Character Dynamics Are Excellent

A story is only as good as its characters, and Mindhunter is no slouch in this department. Principal stars Holt McCallany and Johnathan Groff embody one of the more entertaining on-screen pairings in recent memory, and are aided by performers like Cameron Britton, who is electrifying in an antagonistic role.

The Show’s Take On Criminal Profiling Is Darkly Engaging

Compared to its aforementioned peers, Mindhunter portrays the profiling activities of its special agents through a more gritty and uncompromising lens. The characters’ forays into interviewing serial killers and analyzing their psyches fascinate the viewers as much as they keep them thrilled.

The Series Dove Deep Into The Inner Workings Of A Serial Killer

Many murder documentaries are quite one-note in tackling “psycho killer” plotlines, but Mindhunter is a different beast. Its nuanced rendition of mentally deviant murderers is ingenious, and the show really gets into the thinking patterns of crime perpetrators.

You can watch Mindhunter Season 1 and 2 on Netflix right now.