Blue Murder Motel vs The Mentalist
The Mentalist has the higher audience score (8.4/10 against 4.8/10 for Blue Murder Motel). The Mentalist is the older of the two (2008 against 2026). Both are crime, drama, mystery shows, so they suit a similar mood.
Blue Murder Motel
The Mentalist| Blue Murder Motel | The Mentalist | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 4.8/10 | ★ 8.4/10 |
| Year | 2026 | 2008 |
| Seasons | 1 | 7 |
| Genres | Crime, Drama, Mystery | Crime, Drama, Mystery |
| Country | NZ | US |
| Creator / director | – | Bruno Heller |
| Main cast | Michala Banas, Brett Tucker, Jayden Daniels, Stephanie Tauevihi, Dennis Zhang | Rockmond Dunbar, Tim Kang, Simon Baker, Robin Tunney, Joe Adler |
Synopsis
Blue Murder Motel
When an Aussie cop couple trade their badges for a quiet life managing a beachside motel in New Zealand, they plan to leave police work behind them - that is until crime comes to them.
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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