The Alienist vs The Mentalist
The Mentalist has the higher audience score (8.4/10 against 7.5/10 for The Alienist). The Mentalist is the older of the two (2008 against 2018). Both are crime, drama, mystery shows, so they suit a similar mood.
The Alienist
The Mentalist| The Alienist | The Mentalist | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 7.5/10 | ★ 8.4/10 |
| Year | 2018 | 2008 |
| Seasons | 2 | 7 |
| Genres | Crime, Drama, Mystery | Crime, Drama, Mystery |
| Country | – | – |
| Creator / director | Cary Joji Fukunaga | Bruno Heller |
| Main cast | Daniel Brühl, Dakota Fanning, Robert Wisdom, Luke Evans, Matthew Shear | Rockmond Dunbar, Tim Kang, Simon Baker, Robin Tunney, Joe Adler |
Synopsis
The Alienist
New York, 1896. Police commissioner Theodore Roosevelt brings together criminal psychologist Dr. Laszlo Kreizler, newspaper illustrator John Moore and secretary Sara Howard to investigate several murders of male prostitutes.
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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