The Brokenwood Mysteries vs The Mentalist
The Mentalist has the higher audience score (8.4/10 against 7.6/10 for The Brokenwood Mysteries). The Mentalist is the older of the two (2008 against 2014). Both are crime, drama, mystery shows, so they suit a similar mood.
The Brokenwood Mysteries
The Mentalist| The Brokenwood Mysteries | The Mentalist | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 7.6/10 | ★ 8.4/10 |
| Year | 2014 | 2008 |
| Seasons | 12 | 7 |
| Genres | Crime, Drama, Mystery | Crime, Drama, Mystery |
| Country | – | US |
| Creator / director | – | Bruno Heller |
| Main cast | Fern Sutherland, Neill Rea, Cristina Șerban-Ionda | Rockmond Dunbar, Tim Kang, Simon Baker, Robin Tunney, Joe Adler |
Synopsis
The Brokenwood Mysteries
In a seemingly quiet country town the newest resident, Detective Inspector Mike Shepherd, finds that murder lurks in even the most homely location.
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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