MINDHUNTER (2017)
FBI agents delve into the minds of notorious killers, pioneering criminal profiling in a bleak, suspenseful world.
An agent in the FBI's Elite Serial Crime Unit develops profiling techniques as he pursues notorious serial killers and rapists.
How intense is MINDHUNTER?
MINDHUNTER is mildly scary, with light gore and some violence. Emotionally it is heavy. The pace is measured, and it is a full-attention watch and a late-night trip. Rated TV-MA.
What MINDHUNTER feels like
- Tone
- grittysuspensefulcerebralatmosphericbleak
- Pace
- Measured
- Best for
- Full attentionLate night
Where to stream MINDHUNTER
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 14, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
Is MINDHUNTER for you?
Is MINDHUNTER scary?
Only a little. MINDHUNTER has a few tense moments (scare level 1 of 3), nothing that follows you to bed.
Is MINDHUNTER gory or violent?
Light gore (1 of 3) and some violence (1 of 3).
Is MINDHUNTER sad or heavy?
It is emotionally heavy (2 of 3). Expect it to land.
Is MINDHUNTER OK for kids?
It is rated TV-MA, so it is made for adults. Intensity: scare 1, gore 1, violence 1, each out of 3.
Where can I stream MINDHUNTER?
MINDHUNTER is streaming on Netflix.
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