The Mentalist vs Vera
The Mentalist has the higher audience score (8.4/10 against 7.4/10 for Vera). The Mentalist is the older of the two (2008 against 2011). Both are crime, drama, mystery shows, so they suit a similar mood.
The Mentalist
Vera| The Mentalist | Vera | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 8.4/10 | ★ 7.4/10 |
| Year | 2008 | 2011 |
| Seasons | 7 | 14 |
| Genres | Crime, Drama, Mystery | Crime, Drama, Mystery |
| Country | – | – |
| Creator / director | Bruno Heller | – |
| Main cast | Rockmond Dunbar, Tim Kang, Simon Baker, Robin Tunney, Joe Adler | Brenda Blethyn, Jon Morrison, Riley Jones, David Leon, Sarah Kameela Impey |
Synopsis
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.
Vera
A sharp detective with a messy life, DCI Vera Stanhope patrols her “patch” of northeast England, pursuing the truth in cases of murder, kidnapping, and blackmail. Vera is obsessive about her work and faces the world with caustic wit, guile and courage.
Where to watch
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