Mindhunter

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Season 2
  • Network: Netflix
  • Series Premiere Date: Oct 13, 2017
Season #: 2, 1
User Score
8.3

Universal acclaim- based on 188 Ratings

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  3. Negative: 9 out of 188
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  1. Jdank
    Aug 18, 2019
    6
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I really hate to give this a 6 because I love the show and I loved certain parts of Season 2 but when it ended I was so unsatisfied I had to write this immediately. The whole Atlanta thing got dragged on way to long. They made it a show where they leave everything they built behind to focus on Holden and Tench getting stonewalled every direction they go. That in itself was frustrating because they finally made progress. I still love the show and will rewatch the Manson episode and some others which I really enjoyed.

    Edit: I changed my mind a bit after sleeping on it. Good season and I still love the show but I just feel they could of taken what they built in season 1 and went to new heights with S2    … Expand
  2. SuperMax156
    Aug 24, 2019
    5
    This show is pretty good, but what has made it worse than the first season is the obnoxious lesbian character who was not as big a characters in the first series. She is completely shoehorned into the show and is portrayed as morally superior to the, surprise, surprise white men. Unfortunately what we have her is the retarded liberal politics spoiling what is otherwise a very good show.This show is pretty good, but what has made it worse than the first season is the obnoxious lesbian character who was not as big a characters in the first series. She is completely shoehorned into the show and is portrayed as morally superior to the, surprise, surprise white men. Unfortunately what we have her is the retarded liberal politics spoiling what is otherwise a very good show. Still worth a watch, just do what I do, fast forward when this characters is on screen. Don't worry, you won't miss anything, her character is completely irrelevant and adds nothing to the show or advances the plot in any way.… Expand
  3. garmonbozia
    Aug 21, 2019
    6
    First season of "Mindhunter" was very meandering, chaotic and boring at times. Season 2 is better, but it still has some problems. it is more focused on storytelling and on characters. But not all of the creators' choices were good. I found Holden a bit lacking storywise. I liked his rocky relationship with mothers from Atlanta, but that's it. The screenwriters forgot about his panicFirst season of "Mindhunter" was very meandering, chaotic and boring at times. Season 2 is better, but it still has some problems. it is more focused on storytelling and on characters. But not all of the creators' choices were good. I found Holden a bit lacking storywise. I liked his rocky relationship with mothers from Atlanta, but that's it. The screenwriters forgot about his panic attacks so quickly that it added completely nothing to the story. I found Wendy's lesbian storyline utterly tiresome. It's the same story we've seen so many times in different shows e.g. "E.R." in the 90's. It really brings nothing new to the table just recycles well known themes. Bill's family drama was probably the best if it comes to characters. The interviews with serial killers aren't my favourite part. It's like watching talking heads (all of the show is kinda like that) but you can see real versions of interviews with those killers on you tube, so praising the show for just imitate those is not that interesting. I wish they were more dramatic, and have more to do with a plot or with characters. Yes, they have some elements of that but imho not enough. Also I're read books about serial killers so most of the stuff aren't nothing new for me. This show lacks in suspense, lacks in drama, lacks in engaging action and situations. They are here, but they are scattered rather scarcely throughout the season. For me - there were moments of boredom during those 9 hours of TV. The action is too slow, it becomes too repetitive and uneventful. I liked Fincher's "Zodiac". It was also "talking heads" but there was action, thrill, and emotions in it. Maybe the creators should've shortened the season to make it more condensed. I do believe some of the scenes were unnecessary and some of the plots should be trimmed a bit. I liked that we got the feeling of a pack from our main characters under the wings of a new boss. Maybe they still don't trust one another and aren't rely on themselves 100% but they are a team and it shows and it's a great development. At the end of the second season every of the main characters ends up in a lonely place - so now I guess is the time when they should be a real team.

    And rember just because one of the creators of the show is David Fincher, doesn't mean you have to give his work 10/10 ;) I loved "Seven" or "Zodiac" but I completely hated "Gone girl" - the most ridiculous, bonkers and stupid movie in years.    … Expand
  4. jay098
    Aug 23, 2019
    7
    The forgotten panic attacks, Wendy's lesbian tryst, the endless home drama of Tench with his psychopath child I;d personally like to see gone at any and all cost from an entertainment standpoint, an d quite frankly, I could go on. None of it led anywhere other than to produce fast-forwarding impulses that I used to no end. I loved the first season, first and foremost, because I appreciatedThe forgotten panic attacks, Wendy's lesbian tryst, the endless home drama of Tench with his psychopath child I;d personally like to see gone at any and all cost from an entertainment standpoint, an d quite frankly, I could go on. None of it led anywhere other than to produce fast-forwarding impulses that I used to no end. I loved the first season, first and foremost, because I appreciated the focus on the minds of serial killers, which were interviewed throughout the season. I found Holden's character interesting, and his insights powerful for that time in history. But now find him irritating, not least of which because he has his profile completely wrong. In the end, the killer is never caught, and politics win the day. Very frustrating and yea, infuriating.… Expand
  5. Vcxsdfasd_
    Jan 11, 2020
    2
    Not good. Feels like they hired a sitcom writer or something to come in a homogenize the show and make it more progressive. They're pushing the classic netflix culling of the bad whites trope they've established in their previous originals. At least we're being more honest about what "progressive" actually means. Feels like they took something that was kinda interesting and weaponized itNot good. Feels like they hired a sitcom writer or something to come in a homogenize the show and make it more progressive. They're pushing the classic netflix culling of the bad whites trope they've established in their previous originals. At least we're being more honest about what "progressive" actually means. Feels like they took something that was kinda interesting and weaponized it against the people who liked it. Overall, I'd recommend skipping this, and, if you consider yourself a good samaritan, cancelling your netflix subscription, they're only going to lean harder into the pseudo-progressive shtick.… Expand
  6. mongz79
    Aug 18, 2019
    5
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Warning: Some spoilers

    This season was really disappointing. I was expecting them to do a lot more with developing Holden's character, especially the way the first season ended. Instead, they spent a lot of time on Tench and his family(which wasn't that interesting), and on Wendy and her new relationship(which wasn't interesting at all). They seemed to take the focus off of multiple cases, and instead focused most of the second season on one case, which was a mistake. I was astonished at how little time they spent on Manson. It seemed like a huge missed opportunity. But the worst decision by far, was to barely have Kemper in the entire 2nd season, and he's basically an afterthought at that. The way the first season ended, it was prime for them to continue to develop Kemper and Holden's odd relationship. For me, I enjoyed the first season so much, because it spent the most time on Holden, who is brilliant, and his forays into communicating and developing relationships with serial killers. The second season, he's not the lead character, and we are forced to follow Tench dealing with a serious, but boring home life,along with following Dr. Carr and her new relationship. I guess I'm confused as to why the show is based on the minds of serial killers, but so much time is spent on the mundane and trivial relationships that could be in almost any drama. Where is the mind hunting? I hope for the 3rd season, if the 2nd season is successful, it returns to the formula that made the first show a success in the first place.    … Expand
  7. SWEEPtheLEG175
    Aug 19, 2019
    6
    Season 1 has more tension. Both start off slow, but you never get the same tension you get in first season. The acting, production, and directing are sill fantastic. The Atlanta Child Murders just drag on.
  8. SchmooSchmoo
    Aug 20, 2019
    2
    I don't typically do this sort of thing but i was so disappointed with this season I needed to vent. Season 1 was perfect in every way, the study, depiction of killers, the science behind everything and season 2 pretty much threw all of that away to focus on a more "woke" storyline. Berkowitz and Manson were shoehorned in, which was a letdown and then proceed to focus on a lame plotI don't typically do this sort of thing but i was so disappointed with this season I needed to vent. Season 1 was perfect in every way, the study, depiction of killers, the science behind everything and season 2 pretty much threw all of that away to focus on a more "woke" storyline. Berkowitz and Manson were shoehorned in, which was a letdown and then proceed to focus on a lame plot revolving around the Atlanta child murders. I will still watch season 3 but my anticipation is way down especially of the writers are going to continue to pander to the Twitteratti… Expand
  9. OlivierPiel
    Aug 20, 2019
    4
    very underwhelming, a real let down after season 1. It seems that the characters are overwritten and oversimplified at the same time. The clichéd American Hollywood tropes that had mostly evaded season 1 appear everywhere to pander to 21st century neuroses that didn't exist in the 80's (lesbianism, oversimplification of racial tensions, even work/life balance etc...) Dr. Carr is avery underwhelming, a real let down after season 1. It seems that the characters are overwritten and oversimplified at the same time. The clichéd American Hollywood tropes that had mostly evaded season 1 appear everywhere to pander to 21st century neuroses that didn't exist in the 80's (lesbianism, oversimplification of racial tensions, even work/life balance etc...) Dr. Carr is a particularly annoying and implausible psychologist, delivering self-assured yet naive ad-hoc scientific verdicts based on razor-thin evidence and sample size, whereas psychology is the scientific field where doubt and prudence should be at the center of every observation.… Expand
  10. Alida1966
    Aug 21, 2019
    0
    I'm Dutch. Love the season 1, have seen this 4 times. Wat mij raakt waren de interviews met de seriemoordenaars (serialkillers). En de perfecte rollen van al deze acteurs, die deze seriemoordenaars uitbeelden, stuk voor stuk.. Uiteraard Edmund Kemper, maar allen waren daarin voortreffelijk. De samenspel tussen Holden en Tench en Wendy Carr. Season 2, pakte mij iets minder. Waarom moetI'm Dutch. Love the season 1, have seen this 4 times. Wat mij raakt waren de interviews met de seriemoordenaars (serialkillers). En de perfecte rollen van al deze acteurs, die deze seriemoordenaars uitbeelden, stuk voor stuk.. Uiteraard Edmund Kemper, maar allen waren daarin voortreffelijk. De samenspel tussen Holden en Tench en Wendy Carr. Season 2, pakte mij iets minder. Waarom moet Torv een lesbienne uitbeelden? We leven niet allemaal in Amerika. In Nederland is dit volledig geaccepteerd, dus ik hoef geen Hollywood achtige les te leren. Het irriteert mij alleen maar. Hoewel toentertijd een complete mannenwereld. Toch zie ik nu de meerwaarde er niet van in mbt serie Mindhunter. Waarom, leg dat dan uit in de serie. Daarnaast Anna Burgess is getrouwd en heeft kinderen. Eerste homohuwelijk vond sowieso plaats in Nederland. Is hier gewoon geaccepteerd.. Ga svp verder met de insteek van seizoen 1. Interviewing de serialkillers en het groeien van de FBI hierin. Anders kom je denk ik niet veel verder dan een seizoen 3. Snap zoon van Tench, van eventueel ontstaan van een seriemoordenaar: overreagerende, bijna verstikkende moeder en een afwezige vader en toch.. De jongen kan ook autistisch zijn. Is mij helemaal niet duidelijk. vond Holden in seizoen 2 weak. Do please better next season.… Expand
  11. Dankilicious
    Aug 18, 2019
    10
    Even better than the first season and continually proves why this is the show on Netflix to beat. A bit of a slow start but as soon as you move past that the subject material becomes so engrossing (I grew up in Kansas City so the BTK especially hits home for me.) Must watch for anybody that is a fan of serial killer shows or people who are just fans of quality tv shows in general.
  12. HellonWheelz
    Aug 18, 2019
    7
    A solid, if inferior season to the spectacular 1st season. The 2nd season's stories about Tench's son and Dr. Carr's relationship is either too convenient or too frivolous. Is Dr. Carr even necessary for the plot of this season? The acting and production values are still top notch.
  13. janebryson1
    Aug 17, 2019
    3
    First season good, this season everything but the kitchen sink. Let's get in gay storyline; race storyline; mental illness storyline and kill the original emphasis on main character. Blah. Killing multiple women on tv not most interesting viewing.
  14. imthenoob
    Aug 26, 2019
    8
    Season 2 was a big step up from season 1. The character development is deep but sadly Wendy drops off the face of the earth later near the end of the season. The main plot took a while to get interesting but by the end of it all, I was deeply invested and interested in how it would all play out.

    The highlights of the season would be the introduction of the Son of Sam killer and the    Season 2 was a big step up from season 1. The character development is deep but sadly Wendy drops off the face of the earth later near the end of the season. The main plot took a while to get interesting but by the end of it all, I was deeply invested and interested in how it would all play out.

    The highlights of the season would be the introduction of the Son of Sam killer and the infamous Charles Manson. The Manson interview was utter perfection.    … Expand
  15. muldjord
    Aug 24, 2019
    8
    The first 5 episodes of this season are terrific. It has some intriguing narratives and even though there's a lot of side stories to follow, it keeps you hooked and makes you wonder how it will tie together later on. Unfortunately a lot of it is left as cliffhangers, probably to leave the viewers wanting more. And while that works, it also makes the season seem like it's stalling a bit tooThe first 5 episodes of this season are terrific. It has some intriguing narratives and even though there's a lot of side stories to follow, it keeps you hooked and makes you wonder how it will tie together later on. Unfortunately a lot of it is left as cliffhangers, probably to leave the viewers wanting more. And while that works, it also makes the season seem like it's stalling a bit too much.
    It's especially obvious from episode 6 and forward. The tone of the show suddenly changes for some reason. Some awkward comedic passages are introduced that I felt was quite out of place compared to the rest of the season.
    The main story also seems to drag out in order to stretch it until the end. For those not familiar with the true story (me included) that serves as the base for this season, the ending seems a bit flawed. When you read up on the tragedies that ensued back then, it makes sense though.

    But I did not care for the tone of the last 4 episodes. And it was only when I read up on it at wikipedia that I realized the show changes director for those last 4 episodes. So that's the explanation.

    All in all an absolutely worthy second season, but with a second half that changes the mood and pacing in some bad ways.    … Expand
  16. albethos
    Aug 18, 2019
    9
    Jonathan Groff was born to play Agent Ford. Fincher, Dominik and Franklin and the staff of writers created probably the best season of any TV show ever.
  17. JLuis_001
    Aug 24, 2019
    8
    It lost some strength from how spectacular the first season was, however it continues to be one of the best shows on Netflix.
    I want a third season.
  18. kirkender
    Aug 23, 2019
    9
    Its a wonderfully crafted season of TV. The performances are top notch. Every character is important, and carefully written. The music is ridiculously stirring and the cinematography is executed with meticulous intention. Probably one of the only shows/movies/etc to get serial killers close to accurate without glorifying them.
  19. GrantD243
    Aug 23, 2019
    9
    The interviews with the subjects aren't nearly as prevalent as the first season, but the investigation that the crew gets swept up into helps pick up the pieces quite well. Mindhunter continues to be the best crime show currently on television.
  20. Davrosdaleks1
    Oct 7, 2019
    8
    The second season of Mindhunters, about the FBI Behavioral Unit during the 70's, continues to be a dark but interesting look into criminal profiling.

    There are a lot of complaints online about the pacing of this. Personally, I didn't feel that. You still got a lot of what made the first season work: interviews with famous killers and a look at the process of profiling and how it works. I    The second season of Mindhunters, about the FBI Behavioral Unit during the 70's, continues to be a dark but interesting look into criminal profiling.

    There are a lot of complaints online about the pacing of this. Personally, I didn't feel that. You still got a lot of what made the first season work: interviews with famous killers and a look at the process of profiling and how it works. I found the many hindrances, both political and otherwise, that comes with hunting a serial killer to be rather interesting.

    The three leads remain strong. Holt McCallany as Bill Tench stands out as the every-man of the group. He gets the strongest personal story this season. Joe Tuttle appears more as newer member Greg Smith. The character brings a certain understated humor to the role being both well-meaning but also a little over-his-head. Frozen's Jonathan Groff remains interesting in his role of earnest, odd Holden Ford. However, I did find that in the first episode he acted a little too naively, considering that he got accepted into the FBI, to be believable. The actors playing the new batch of serial killers being interviewed remain a highlight as they all do a good job.

    Overall, if you're into crime dramas, I recommend this.    … Expand
  21. Deanomite
    Dec 29, 2019
    7
    Production values are super high, photography is 1 step down from Zodiac, makes sense with David Fincher directing first 3 episodes, Andrew Dominik (the Assassination of Jesse James-one of my top 10 movies ever) directing the next 2. For a show with no villain or crimes, very little plot, the Hannibal Lector type interviews being the highlight, it goes by very quickly. I am superProduction values are super high, photography is 1 step down from Zodiac, makes sense with David Fincher directing first 3 episodes, Andrew Dominik (the Assassination of Jesse James-one of my top 10 movies ever) directing the next 2. For a show with no villain or crimes, very little plot, the Hannibal Lector type interviews being the highlight, it goes by very quickly. I am super impressed by a show that flies by on as little plot as possible. But, I remember the words of Alfred Hitchcock "The better the villain, the better the movie."… Expand
  22. Mcgregor
    Feb 6, 2020
    4
    I hope they re-watch season 1 and recapture some more of that because this season is making me wonder if I should keep watching.
  23. Goldbondx
    Aug 29, 2019
    3
    Dreadfully boring. Seems to follow a pattern of bad seasons for previously good Netflix shows this year. I have to blame writing. I hope this changes as season 1 was fantastic.
  24. All_ButTrU4
    Jan 4, 2022
    8
    Even better than the first season and continually proves why this is the show on Netflix to beat. A bit of a slow start but as soon as you move past that the subject material becomes so engrossing (I grew up in Kansas City so the BTK especially hits home for me.) Must watch for anybody that is a fan of serial killer shows or people who are just fans of quality tv shows in general. TheEven better than the first season and continually proves why this is the show on Netflix to beat. A bit of a slow start but as soon as you move past that the subject material becomes so engrossing (I grew up in Kansas City so the BTK especially hits home for me.) Must watch for anybody that is a fan of serial killer shows or people who are just fans of quality tv shows in general. The interviews with the subjects aren't nearly as prevalent as the first season, but the investigation that the crew gets swept up into helps pick up the pieces quite well. Mindhunter continues to be the best crime show currently on television.… Expand
  25. Jack_Napier83
    Dec 30, 2019
    9
    Interesting story about the development of the FBI and nice to see his heroes like the good old Charly.
  26. AWESOM-0
    Jan 1, 2020
    8
    Good, not as good as season 1, but I really enjoyed it. Enjoyed almost everyones story arc, Ford pissed me off a couple of times but overall I can’t wait for the next season.
  27. geewah
    Jan 9, 2021
    10
    Outstanding.
    Continues to prove why it's Netflix's best drama.
    Still as unnerving and compelling as ever.

Awards & Rankings

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#19 Best TV Season of 2019
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#24 Most Discussed TV Season of 2019

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Metascore
85

Universal acclaim - based on 12 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 12 out of 12
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 12
  3. Negative: 0 out of 12
  1. The Telegraph
    Reviewed by: Ed Power
    Jan 3, 2020
    100
    The series fascinates rather than unsettles. Yet the picture it paints of Manson, Rader and the rest is never glib. It’s a remarkable achievement and one of those rare “binge-watch” shows that lives up to the billing. You really will want to snaffle it down in one sitting.
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  2. The Guardian
    Reviewed by: Jack Seale
    Dec 3, 2019
    80
    Mindhunter gets out of sleuth-cliche jail through our fascination with the real cases it dramatises: those who have devoured the BTK and Atlanta cases via true-crime podcasts and Wikipedia binges ought to appreciate the lurid creepiness of the former and the elusive oddness of the latter. It’s all a quality guilty thrill.
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  3. Boston Globe
    Reviewed by: Matthew Gilbert
    Aug 28, 2019
    80
    The show’s narrative is more cohesive this season, too. The team is driven to collect more data from the killers because the so-called Atlanta Child Murders are unfolding and they want to help out with their newfangled profiling. It’s all very, very dark, which for me is very, very intriguing.
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