TV Shows like The Mentalist (2008)
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The Mentalist (2008)
8.2
TV-14
Duration: 30min
Country: US
Original Language: en
Plot: Patrick Jane works with the California Bureau of Investigation as a criminal consultant. His years of practicing pretending to be a psychic have given him a unique talent for perceptive observation and people reading. Because of his gift, he solves homicides with remarkable skill, which is why the CBI employs him. But his only motivation for accepting the assignment is retaliation: he wants to track down and murder Red John, the guy who killed his wife and kid.
Cast: Simon Baker, Robin Tunney, Tim Kang, Rockmond Dunbar, Joe Adler
Keywords: serial killer, california, con man, criminal investigation, cops, criminal consultant, people reader
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Murder Mountain (2018)
6.8
Release Date: 2018-09-23
Duration: 30min
Country: US
Castle (2009)
8
TV-14
Duration: 30min
Country: US
Plot: Richard Castle is a famous detective novelist. He acquaints with Kate Beckett, who is from the New York Police Department, because of a serial murder case. On the excuse of finding inspiration for his writing, Castle takes advantage of his well-developed connections to get into the New York Police Department and work with Beckett. The two people gradually develop understanding and become best partners.
Cast: Nathan Fillion, Stana Katic, Molly C. Quinn, Jon Huertas, Seamus Dever
American Horror Story (2011)
8
TV-MA
Duration: 30min
Country: US
Plot: Explore a variety of locales as a succession of dreadful physical and psychological horrors play out: a decaying family, asylum personnel, witches, circus freaks, hotel guests, a mystery farmhouse, a Michigan suburb, survivors of the apocalyptic event, and summer camp counselors. Themes of betrayal, sanity, injustice, prejudice, addiction, and exploitation are explored in this eerie collection. A gripping series that explores the dark sides of human existence in many settings and periods, each story spins a terrifying tale that plunges into the heart of suspense and terror.
Cast: Emma Roberts, Matt Czuchry, Kim Kardashian, Annabelle Dexter-Jones, Michaela Jaé Rodriguez
The Shield (2002)
8.7
TV-MA
Release Date: 2002-03-12
Duration: 30min
Country: US
Plot: The moral compass is always shifting in this harsh and chaotic society where the novel is set. A bunch of dishonest but extremely skilled police officers and a sheriff who seeks to utilize them for his political gain are the main antagonists in the television series. The leader of the elite Strike gang, Vic Mackey, is a very effective detective who always does things his way. Vic's approach is not to head David Aceveda's liking; he is a young district police head who seeks to destroy Vic's authority.
Cast: Michael Chiklis, Catherine Dent, Paula Garcés, Walton Goggins, Michael Jace
Bones (2005)
7.8
TV-14
Duration: 30min
Country: US
Plot: Agent Seeley Booth collaborates with Dr. Temperance Brennan, a gifted forensic anthropologist who struggles with social situations. In complex cases involving decayed bodies, the FBI turns to her assistance. Tension results from Brennan's rational approach and Booth's intuitive demeanor clashing. However, their collaboration produces outcomes. Her squad solves murders, deterring other crooks. Their disparate approaches combine to create fruitful research and a developing, albeit erratic, partnership between intuition and science.
Cast: Emily Deschanel, David Boreanaz, John Boyd, Michaela Conlin, Tamara Taylor
Ray Donovan (2013)
8.3
TV-MA
Genre: Drama
Release Date: 2013-06-30
Duration: 30min
Country: US
Plot: Although Ray appears to be a regular middle-aged guy, he is actually working on a secretive, exciting, and dangerous project for the high society of several celebrities, helping them with their numerous problems. Ray has struggled with several issues, but he has never been able to end his life. Ray's two children, Bryant and Connor, are dealing with their issues; Ray's father, Mike, had recently been released from jail; Abby, Ray's wife, is doubtful about her husband's work and her own identity.
Cast: Liev Schreiber, Eddie Marsan, Dash Mihok, Pooch Hall, Kerris Dorsey
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Bizarre Murders (2018)
6.3
TV-14
Release Date: 2018-07-02
Duration: 30min
Country: US
Diagnosis: Murder (1993)
6.8
TV-PG
Duration: 30min
Country: US
Plot: Mark Sloan is the community head of staff at General Hospital. Mark's father is a Los Angeles police investigator, so even though his work as a doctor keeps him busy, he still finds time to assist the police in solving murder cases. Along with his son Steve (who replaced Mark's father), he receives assistance from young physicians Amanda Bentley and Jesse Travis. They collaborated to solve some of the most challenging crimes in Los Angeles.
Cast: Dick Van Dyke, Barry Van Dyke, Charlie Schlatter, Victoria Rowell
The O.C. (2003)
7.6
TV-14
Genre: Drama
Release Date: 2003-08-05
Duration: 30min
Country: US
Plot: Orange County, located in southern California, is an affluent town and a sunny tourist destination. Troubled teenager Ryan grows up in the ghetto and is caught by the police one day while his brother is teaching him how to steal cars. Public defense team attorney Sandy Cohen becomes his guardian. Being responsible for overseeing Ryan's life, Sandy lets him live in his home on the Newport waterfront.
Cast: Peter Gallagher, Kelly Rowan, Ben McKenzie, Adam Brody, Melinda Clarke
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David Wilson's Crime Files (2019)
7.7
Release Date: 2019-07-21
Duration: 30min
Country: GB
Cast: David Wilson
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Pillowcase Murders (2024)
7
Release Date: 2024-05-14
Duration: 30min
Country: US