Shetland vs The Mentalist
The Mentalist has the higher audience score (8.4/10 against 7.5/10 for Shetland). The Mentalist is the older of the two (2008 against 2013). Both are crime, drama, mystery shows, so they suit a similar mood.
Shetland
The Mentalist| Shetland | The Mentalist | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 7.5/10 | ★ 8.4/10 |
| Year | 2013 | 2008 |
| Seasons | 10 | 7 |
| Genres | Crime, Drama, Mystery | Crime, Drama, Mystery |
| Country | – | – |
| Creator / director | – | Bruno Heller |
| Main cast | Ashley Jensen, Alison O'Donnell, Steven Robertson, Lewis Howden | Rockmond Dunbar, Tim Kang, Simon Baker, Robin Tunney, Joe Adler |
Synopsis
Shetland
Created from the novels by award winning crime writer Ann Cleeves, Shetland follows DI Jimmy Perez and his team as they investigate crime within the close knit island community. In this isolated and sometimes inhospitable environment, the team have to rely on a uniquely resourceful style of policing.
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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