Stephen King Loves This Masterful Netflix Crime Series: “Strongly recommended”
Netflix is well known at this point for its unmatched lineup of true crime programming. But the platform is equally reliable for its scripted crime content. Money Heist was a breakout success for the streamer. Not to mention, they delivered a cultural phenomenon with Ozark and kept viewers on the edge of their seats with the gritty thriller series Narcos. But many would argue that much of the platform’s crime programming ultimately pales in comparison to the critically lauded series Mindhunter. Stephen King knows what I’m talking about. He has long been an outspoken fan of the show.
What does King like about the series? If I had to guess, I’d say he connects with the strong performances, unflinching tone, and commitment to authenticity. But you can see exactly what King likes about the series via the X post below:
What is Mindhunter about?
The program, which ran for two seasons on Netflix, follows FBI profilers Holden Ford (Jonathan Groff) and Bill Tench (Holt McCallany) as they endeavor to catch serial killers by studying their behavioral patterns, setting the stage for what we commonly refer to as “profiling.”
The show takes much of its inspiration from real life. The Ford character is based on legendary FBI profiler John E. Douglas, and Tench is inspired by Robert Ressler, who is credited with popularizing the term “serial killer.”
David Fincher served as an executive producer on the program, and his fingerprints are all over this moody, atmospheric series. Though he didn’t write any of the episodes, he directs multiple installments, steeping the proceedings in his dark and gritty signature aesthetic, complete with persistent use of shadows and dark lighting.
The show was a bona fide hit with critics and its fanbase, but Netflix ultimately pulled the plug after just two seasons because it was quite an expensive endeavor. In fact, some estimates suggest the program was costing as much as $20 million per episode.
Much to the chagrin of fans, the program’s second (and final) season left off on a cliffhanger. Subscribers loudly clamored for a third season to no avail. However, star Holt McCallany recently suggested to CBR that the program might someday return as a series of three two-hour films. That’s not been officially confirmed by the streamer or Fincher, but it’s nice to know that the door hasn’t been completely closed.
If you’re eager to dive into the series that Stephen King strongly recommends, you can catch it streaming on Netflix now.
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