Countdown vs The Mentalist
The Mentalist has the higher audience score (8.4/10 against 7.4/10 for Countdown). The Mentalist is the older of the two (2008 against 2025). Both are crime, drama, mystery shows, so they suit a similar mood.
Countdown
The Mentalist| Countdown | The Mentalist | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 7.4/10 | ★ 8.4/10 |
| Year | 2025 | 2008 |
| Seasons | 1 | 7 |
| Genres | Crime, Drama, Mystery | Crime, Drama, Mystery |
| Country | – | – |
| Creator / director | Derek Haas | Bruno Heller |
| Main cast | Jensen Ackles, Uli Latukefu, Eric Dane, Violett Beane, Jessica Camacho | Rockmond Dunbar, Tim Kang, Simon Baker, Robin Tunney, Joe Adler |
Synopsis
Countdown
When an officer with the Department of Homeland Security is murdered in broad daylight, LAPD detective Mark Meachum is recruited to a secret task force, alongside undercover agents from all branches of law enforcement, to investigate. But the hunt for the killer soon uncovers a plot far more sinister than anyone could have imagined, kicking off a race against time to save a city of millions.
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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