Dexter vs The Mentalist
The Mentalist has the higher audience score (8.4/10 against 8.2/10 for Dexter). Dexter is the older of the two (2006 against 2008). Both are crime, drama, mystery shows, so they suit a similar mood.
Dexter
The Mentalist| Dexter | The Mentalist | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 8.2/10 | ★ 8.4/10 |
| Year | 2006 | 2008 |
| Seasons | 8 | 7 |
| Genres | Crime, Drama, Mystery | Crime, Drama, Mystery |
| Country | – | – |
| Creator / director | James Manos Jr. | Bruno Heller |
| Main cast | Michael C. Hall, Jennifer Carpenter, Geoff Pierson, David Zayas, James Remar | Rockmond Dunbar, Tim Kang, Simon Baker, Robin Tunney, Joe Adler |
Synopsis
Dexter
Dexter Morgan, a blood spatter pattern analyst for the Miami Metro Police also leads a secret life as a serial killer, hunting down criminals who have slipped through the cracks of justice.
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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