Criminal Minds vs The Mentalist
Criminal Minds and The Mentalist are tied on audience score (8.3/10). Criminal Minds is the older of the two (2005 against 2008). Both are crime, drama, mystery shows, so they suit a similar mood.
Criminal Minds
The Mentalist| Criminal Minds | The Mentalist | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 8.3/10 | ★ 8.4/10 |
| Year | 2005 | 2008 |
| Seasons | 19 | 7 |
| Genres | Crime, Drama, Mystery | Crime, Drama, Mystery |
| Country | – | US |
| Creator / director | Jeff Davis | Bruno Heller |
| Main cast | Aisha Tyler, Joe Mantegna, Paget Brewster, Adam Rodriguez, Kirsten Vangsness | Rockmond Dunbar, Tim Kang, Simon Baker, Robin Tunney, Joe Adler |
Synopsis
Criminal Minds
An elite team of FBI profilers analyze the country's most twisted criminal minds, anticipating their next moves before they strike again. The Behavioral Analysis Unit's most experienced agent is David Rossi, a founding member of the BAU who returns to help the team solve new cases.
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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