Betrayal vs The Mentalist
The Mentalist has the higher audience score (8.4/10 against 8/10 for Betrayal). The Mentalist is the older of the two (2008 against 2026). Both are crime, mystery shows, so they suit a similar mood.
| Betrayal | The Mentalist | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 8.0/10 | ★ 8.4/10 |
| Year | 2026 | 2008 |
| Seasons | 1 | 7 |
| Genres | Crime, Mystery | Crime, Drama, Mystery |
| Country | – | US |
| Creator / director | – | Bruno Heller |
| Main cast | Shaun Evans, Romola Garai | Rockmond Dunbar, Tim Kang, Simon Baker, Robin Tunney, Joe Adler |
Synopsis
Betrayal
John Hughes joined MI5 during the war on terror and was at the forefront of averting the biggest terrorist plots on UK soil. Now in his mid 40s and married with two children he’s struggling to adapt to the new MI5, where threats to national security have changed and he’s forced to adapt to the values of a progressive work environment.
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.
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