'Unique and amazing' crime drama hailed 'more than the best' is streaming
The mystery thriller series aired for an impressive seven seasons during its original run.
Fans of crime dramas and police procedurals are being urged to watch "one of the best" crime dramas ever seen. The series, which is just one of many masterpiece crime dramas, follows a former psychic who works as a consultant to the California Bureau of Investigation (CBI), using his skills to help solve murder cases. The former conman has a tragic reason for his involvement with law enforcement and he sets his sights on catching a serial killer known as Red John.
The Mentalist is the series in question and it stars Simon Baker as psychic Patrick Jane and Robin Tunney as his boss, senior agent Teresa Lisbon. Receiving positive reviews upon its release, the series is available to stream now on Prime Video and fans took to IMDb reviews to share their thoughts.
One viewer hailed it "more than the best", while another hailed it "one of my favourite shows ever", adding: "I just love this show and everything about it. Patrick Jane is one of the smartest characters I have ever seen and one of the best."
Another fan called it "perfect", explaining: "Perfect show. Everything about this show is great... it can get a little repetitive in the middle of the series, but keep watching."
Another eager viewer commented: "Unique and amazing! The Mentalist is one of the best TV series I have ever seen.
"It has its own style and it's quite different from all TV series of its type, Patrick Jane (Simon Baker) acts amazingly in it."
A final fan shared: "The most brilliant storyline, awesome acting and the most skilled actors! The Mentalist is definitely the best TV series I've ever seen."
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The series ran from 2008 until 2015, broadcasting 151 episodes over seven seasons on CBS.
It quickly turned into a major hit and, upon its debut, was the most-watched programme in prime time for the first time ever, with 18.7 million total viewers tuning in, according to data published by Nielsen Media Research.
The seventh and final season, created by Bruno Heller, concluded with a two-part series finale that is still leaving fans devastated.
Taking to X in June 2026, one fan shared: "The way I'm delaying finishing The Mentalist because I don't want it to end."
The Mentalist is streaming on Prime Video
