# MINDHUNTER (2017–2019) — Celluloid TV fact sheet

Source: https://celluloidscore.com/shows/mindhunter/
Last reviewed: 2026-07-25

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Celluloid Score | 81% |
| Critic Score | 85% |
| Audience Score | 83% |
| Metascore | 77/100 |
| IMDb | 8.1/10 |
| Fan Score | 81% |
| Creator | Joe Penhall |
| Platform | Netflix |
| Genres | Drama, Crime |
| Seasons | 2 (19 episodes) |
| Language | English |
| Country | United States |

## Quick answer

MINDHUNTER (2017–2019) is a Drama, Crime series created by Joe Penhall, streaming on Netflix. It holds a 81% Celluloid Score — Recommended — averaged from critic reviews (85%), audience ratings (83%), Metascore (77/100), IMDb (8.1/10), and fan ratings (81%) across 2 seasons.

## Critics consensus

Fincher’s FBI profiler procedural is slow-burn excellence — serial-killer interviews that feel like prestige cinema in episodic form.

## Synopsis

An agent in the FBI's Elite Serial Crime Unit develops profiling techniques as he pursues notorious serial killers and rapists.

## Cast

Jonathan Groff, Holt McCallany, Anna Torv, Stacey Roca

## Critic reviews on Celluloid: 1

## Most searched questions

**Is MINDHUNTER worth watching?**
Yes — MINDHUNTER earns a 81% Celluloid Score (Recommended), averaged from critic 85%, audience 83%, Metascore 77/100, IMDb 8.1/10, and fan 81%. Fincher’s FBI profiler procedural is slow-burn excellence — serial-killer interviews that feel like prestige cinema in episodic form.

**Why is MINDHUNTER so highly rated?**
MINDHUNTER scores 81% because all five independent sources agree: critics 85%, audiences 83%, Metacritic 77/100, IMDb 8.1/10 and fan ratings 81%. Fincher’s FBI profiler procedural is slow-burn excellence — serial-killer interviews that feel like prestige cinema in episodic form. See the full breakdown on the MINDHUNTER series page.

**Is MINDHUNTER on Prime Video?**
No — MINDHUNTER is not on Prime Video. It streams on Netflix, and on Celluloid it is catalogued under Netflix. Streaming rights rotate by country, so confirm in your region before subscribing.

**Is MINDHUNTER on Netflix?**
Yes — MINDHUNTER is available on Netflix in many regions (catalogued under Netflix on Celluloid). Rights differ by country; confirm in the Netflix app or the where-to-watch notes.

**What year did MINDHUNTER come out?**
MINDHUNTER first aired in 2017 and ran through 2019 (2017–2019). Created by Joe Penhall; it streams on Netflix today.

**How many seasons of MINDHUNTER are there?**
MINDHUNTER has 2 seasons across 19 episodes (2017–2019). Status: ended / complete.

**How long does it take to watch MINDHUNTER?**
At roughly 40–50 minutes per episode, MINDHUNTER’s 19 episodes take roughly 14 hours of runtime (plus credits). Binge pace depends on season breaks.

**Where can I watch MINDHUNTER?**
MINDHUNTER streams on Netflix in supported regions. On Celluloid it is catalogued under Netflix. Rights rotate — confirm in your country on the platform app.

**Who is in the cast of MINDHUNTER?**
MINDHUNTER stars Jonathan Groff, Holt McCallany, Anna Torv, Stacey Roca. Created by Joe Penhall.

**How many episodes are in MINDHUNTER?**
MINDHUNTER has 19 episodes across 2 seasons (2017–2019).

**What is MINDHUNTER about?**
An agent in the FBI's Elite Serial Crime Unit develops profiling techniques as he pursues notorious serial killers and rapists.

**Who created MINDHUNTER?**
MINDHUNTER was created by Joe Penhall. It is a drama, crime series from United States, primarily in English.

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