The Mentalist (2008): cast, story & where to watch
2008 · Series · ★ 8.4
Released in 2008, The Mentalist is a drama, crime and mystery series. “Let the mind games begin.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. The Mentalist stars Simon Baker as Patrick Jane, Robin Tunney as Teresa Lisbon, Tim Kang as Kimball Cho and Rockmond Dunbar as Dennis Abbott, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.4/10, The Mentalist sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Hulu and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Mentalist page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Mentalist tend to enjoy Breaking Bad, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, Attack on Titan and Chernobyl.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Mentalist (2008)?
- In US, The Mentalist is available to stream on Hulu, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Mentalist worth watching?
- The Mentalist holds an audience score of 8.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, crime and mystery. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Mentalist?
- The Mentalist stars Simon Baker, Robin Tunney, Tim Kang, Rockmond Dunbar and Joe Adler.
- When was The Mentalist released?
- The Mentalist was released in 2008.