“Incredible” ’00s murder mystery thriller with “surprising plot twists” finds new UK streaming home

Fans in the UK can now watch *The Mentalist* on Prime Video. This thrilling 2000s murder mystery is known for its unexpected twists and turns.

The show features Simon Baker as Patrick Jane, a consultant who helps the California Bureau of Investigation solve crimes. He’s known for his incredibly keen observational skills.

Okay, so this is a really interesting story! It’s about a guy named Patrick, and he used to pretend to be a psychic – he’s actually confessed he was faking it all along. Now, he’s using the tricks he learned *while* being a fake psychic to try and solve a really serious crime: a serial killer case. It’s wild to think he’s applying those skills to something real now!

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Okay, so the basic story is this: I play as Patrick Jane, a guy who used to pretend to be a psychic. He actually reveals he’s a total fake, but he’s *really* good at reading people and noticing everything around him. He teams up with the police to hunt down this seriously messed-up killer called ‘Red John’ – the one who murdered his family. It’s all about revenge and using his skills to catch a monster.

Originally created by Bruno Heller and first shown in 2008, the series is now available on Prime Video, allowing UK viewers to watch all seven seasons back-to-back.

Joining Naomi Baker in the movie are well-known actors like Robin Tunney from *The Craft*, Tim Kang of the *Magnum P.I.* reboot, Owain Yeoman who starred in *Emergence*, and Amanda Righetti from *Captain America: The First Avenger*.

Viewers loved *The Mentalist*, and many shared their positive reactions on IMDb, describing it as both original and clever.

One viewer called this series one of the best they’ve ever watched, praising its unpredictable plot, funny moments, compelling storylines, and characters that feel real and develop over time.

Fans were thrilled with the performance. One described it as “incredible!” Another shared that *The Mentalist* is one of their all-time favorite police shows, and they enjoyed every episode of every season.

Someone shared that out of all the police shows available, *The Mentalist* is a personal favorite. They praised it for having a great mix of drama, action, comedy, and suspense.

One viewer called *The Mentalist* a reliably good show that most fans of procedural dramas will enjoy, making it an easy recommendation.

One reviewer praised the incredible chemistry and believable performances of Robin Tunney and Simon Baker, saying it was a joy to watch them in every scene. They described both actors as among the best they’ve ever seen and expressed a wish that they had received more awards and recognition.

The Mentalist is streaming now on Prime Video.

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2025-09-23 15:49