Absentia vs The Mentalist
The Mentalist has the higher audience score (8.4/10 against 7.3/10 for Absentia). The Mentalist is the older of the two (2008 against 2017). Both are crime, drama, mystery shows, so they suit a similar mood.
Absentia
The Mentalist| Absentia | The Mentalist | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 7.3/10 | ★ 8.4/10 |
| Year | 2017 | 2008 |
| Seasons | 3 | 7 |
| Genres | Crime, Drama, Mystery | Crime, Drama, Mystery |
| Country | – | – |
| Creator / director | Oded Ruskin | Bruno Heller |
| Main cast | Matthew Le Nevez, Natasha Little, Patrick Heusinger, Patrick McAuley, Stana Katic | Rockmond Dunbar, Tim Kang, Simon Baker, Robin Tunney, Joe Adler |
Synopsis
Absentia
A missing FBI agent reappears six years after being declared dead.
The Mentalist
Patrick Jane, a former celebrity psychic medium, uses his razor sharp skills of observation and expertise at "reading" people to solve serious crimes with the California Bureau of Investigation.
Where to watch
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