Psych vs The Mentalist
The Mentalist has the higher audience score (8.4/10 against 7.9/10 for Psych). Psych is the older of the two (2006 against 2008). Both are crime, drama, mystery shows, so they suit a similar mood.
Psych
The Mentalist| Psych | The Mentalist | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 7.9/10 | ★ 8.4/10 |
| Year | 2006 | 2008 |
| Seasons | 8 | 7 |
| Genres | Comedy, Crime, Drama, Mystery | Crime, Drama, Mystery |
| Country | – | – |
| Creator / director | Steve Franks | Bruno Heller |
| Main cast | James Roday Rodriguez, Dulé Hill, Timothy Omundson, Maggie Lawson, Kirsten Nelson | Rockmond Dunbar, Tim Kang, Simon Baker, Robin Tunney, Joe Adler |
Synopsis
Psych
Thanks to his police officer father's efforts, Shawn Spencer spent his childhood developing a keen eye for detail (and a lasting dislike of his dad). Years later, Shawn's frequent tips to the police lead to him being falsely accused of a crime he solved. Now, Shawn has no choice but to use his abilities to perpetuate his cover story: psychic crime-solving powers, all the while dragging his best friend, his dad, and the police along for the ride.
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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