About The Mentalist
The Mentalist is a series released in 2008 tagged Crime, Drama and Mystery on BoredFlix. It currently holds 8.4/10 from 4,433 TMDB votes. That places it 45th out of the 75 rated titles we track. The official synopsis runs: “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.”
Is The Mentalist worth watching?
The Mentalist rates well above average. Its 8.4/10 is 0.4 points above the 8.0 average across the 75 rated titles on BoredFlix. Against the 39 Drama titles specifically, it comes in level (Drama genre average: 8.4). That score rests on a meaningful sample rather than a handful of early opinions.
What to expect
The Mentalist carries 3 genre tags on TMDB, and the combination tells you most of what to expect: Crime brings criminal enterprise, investigation and consequence, while Drama adds character conflict and emotional weight and Mystery adds withheld information and a puzzle to work out. It is an established title now, around 18 years past release, with a settled reputation rather than a hype cycle. TMDB popularity index at our last catalog sync: 234.
Where to watch The Mentalist
We do not have a confirmed streaming provider on file for The Mentalist, and we are not going to guess at one — availability shifts constantly and varies by region. The most reliable check is your own service's search, or a regional availability tracker. You can also browse what we have mapped by service on the Netflix, Prime Video, Max and Disney+ pages. BoredFlix is a discovery catalog: we list and organise titles, we do not host or stream any video.
Similar to The Mentalist
If The Mentalist worked for you, the closest matches we track overlap on Crime, Drama and Mystery. The table compares them on release year and audience score so you can pick by what you actually care about rather than by poster art.
| Title | Type | Year | Score | Shared genres |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Law & Order: Special Victims Unit | TV series | 1999 | 8.0/10 | Crime, Drama, Mystery |
| Breaking Bad | TV series | 2008 | 8.9/10 | Crime, Drama |
| Better Call Saul | TV series | 2015 | 8.7/10 | Crime, Drama |
| FROM | TV series | 2022 | 8.5/10 | Drama, Mystery |
| The Rookie | TV series | 2018 | 8.5/10 | Crime, Drama |
| Supernatural | TV series | 2005 | 8.3/10 | Drama, Mystery |
The Mentalist at a glance
| Type | TV series |
|---|---|
| Release | 23 September 2008 |
| Genres | Crime, Drama, Mystery |
| Original language | English |
| Audience score | 8.4/10 (4,433 votes) |
| Catalogued as anime | No |
| Streaming providers on file | None confirmed |
Frequently asked questions
When did The Mentalist come out?
The Mentalist was released on 23 September 2008.
What genre is The Mentalist?
The Mentalist is catalogued as Crime, Drama and Mystery.
Is The Mentalist worth watching?
It holds 8.4/10 from 4,433 TMDB votes, against a catalog average of 8.0. That puts it well ahead of the typical title we track.
Where can I watch The Mentalist?
We do not have a confirmed streaming provider on file for The Mentalist. Availability differs by country and changes often, so check your own services. BoredFlix does not host or stream video.
What should I watch after The Mentalist?
The closest titles we track by shared genre are Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul.
Catalog data including ratings, vote counts, genres and artwork originates from TMDB and reflects the most recent snapshot in our dataset. BoredFlix is a discovery and information platform and does not host, stream or distribute any video content.