Cross vs The Mentalist
The Mentalist has the higher audience score (8.4/10 against 7.2/10 for Cross). The Mentalist is the older of the two (2008 against 2024). Both are crime, drama, mystery shows, so they suit a similar mood.
Cross
The Mentalist| Cross | The Mentalist | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 7.2/10 | ★ 8.4/10 |
| Year | 2024 | 2008 |
| Seasons | 2 | 7 |
| Genres | Crime, Drama, Mystery | Crime, Drama, Mystery |
| Country | – | – |
| Creator / director | Ben Watkins | Bruno Heller |
| Main cast | Aldis Hodge, Isaiah Mustafa, Juanita Jennings, Alona Tal, Ryan Eggold | Rockmond Dunbar, Tim Kang, Simon Baker, Robin Tunney, Joe Adler |
Synopsis
Cross
Alex Cross is a brilliant but flawed homicide detective and full of contradictions. A doting father and family man, Cross is single-minded to the point of obsession when he hunts killers. He is desperate for love, but his wife’s murder has left him too damaged to receive it.
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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