Murder Most Puzzling vs The Mentalist
The Mentalist has the higher audience score (8.4/10 against 7.6/10 for Murder Most Puzzling). The Mentalist is the older of the two (2008 against 2025). Both are crime, drama, mystery shows, so they suit a similar mood.
Murder Most Puzzling
The Mentalist| Murder Most Puzzling | The Mentalist | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 7.6/10 | ★ 8.4/10 |
| Year | 2025 | 2008 |
| Seasons | 1 | 7 |
| Genres | Crime, Drama, Mystery | Crime, Drama, Mystery |
| Country | – | – |
| Creator / director | Tom Dalton | Bruno Heller |
| Main cast | Phyllis Logan, Alistair Brammer, Charlotte Hope, Nick Danan, Adam Best | Rockmond Dunbar, Tim Kang, Simon Baker, Robin Tunney, Joe Adler |
Synopsis
Murder Most Puzzling
Based on the books by Parnell Hall, The series sees Cora, who recently moved to the sleepy English town of Bakerbury with her niece, asked to help the local police with a strange murder where a crossword puzzle is left on the body.
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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