Numb3rs vs The Mentalist
The Mentalist has the higher audience score (8.4/10 against 7/10 for Numb3rs). Numb3rs is the older of the two (2005 against 2008). Both are crime, drama, mystery shows, so they suit a similar mood.
Numb3rs
The Mentalist| Numb3rs | The Mentalist | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 7.0/10 | ★ 8.4/10 |
| Year | 2005 | 2008 |
| Seasons | 6 | 7 |
| Genres | Crime, Drama, Mystery | Crime, Drama, Mystery |
| Country | US | US |
| Creator / director | Cheryl Heuton, Nicolas Falacci | Bruno Heller |
| Main cast | Rob Morrow, David Krumholtz, Judd Hirsch, Alimi Ballard, Navi Rawat | Rockmond Dunbar, Tim Kang, Simon Baker, Robin Tunney, Joe Adler |
Synopsis
Numb3rs
Inspired by actual cases and experiences, Numb3rs depicts the confluence of police work and mathematics in solving crime as an FBI agent recruits his mathematical genius brother to help solve a wide range of challenging crimes in Los Angeles from a very different perspective.
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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