What is MINDHUNTER (TV) About?
MINDHUNTER is an American television series that combines elements of psychological analysis and crime investigation, focusing on two FBI agents who operate within the Bureau's Behavioral Science Unit. It depicts the unit's establishment and the agents' innovative approach to understanding the psyche of serial killers through in-depth interviews, aiming to apply this knowledge to active investigations. Set in the late 1970s, the series provides a dramatized portrayal of the pioneering work in criminal profiling and psychology. Starring Jonathan Groff, Holt McCallany, and Anna Torv, the series is characterized by its methodical pacing, character-driven plot, and attention to the complexities of criminal behavior. MINDHUNTER addresses themes of knowledge, power, and the nature of evil as it examines the impacts of this taxing psychological work on the agents' personal lives and worldviews.
The first episode of MINDHUNTER aired on October 13, 2017 and the most recent episode to air was on August 16, 2019.
