Defending Jacob vs The Mentalist
Defending Jacob and The Mentalist are tied on audience score (8.3/10). The Mentalist is the older of the two (2008 against 2020). Both are crime, drama, mystery shows, so they suit a similar mood.
Defending Jacob
The Mentalist| Defending Jacob | The Mentalist | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 8.3/10 | ★ 8.4/10 |
| Year | 2020 | 2008 |
| Seasons | 1 | 7 |
| Genres | Crime, Drama, Mystery | Crime, Drama, Mystery |
| Country | – | – |
| Creator / director | Mark Bomback | Bruno Heller |
| Main cast | Michelle Dockery, Pablo Schreiber, J.K. Simmons, Betty Gabriel, Sakina Jaffrey | Rockmond Dunbar, Tim Kang, Simon Baker, Robin Tunney, Joe Adler |
Synopsis
Defending Jacob
A family's lives are irreparably disrupted when the 14-year-old son is accused of murdering a fellow classmate.
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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