Mindhunter news
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The gist
Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos said he wished Mindhunter had returned for season 3, reigniting fan hope. The show, praised as one of Netflix's best, ended in 2019 after two seasons.
Background
Mindhunter, created by David Fincher, premiered in 2017 and became a cult favorite despite modest viewership. It follows FBI agents interviewing serial killers to develop criminal profiling. The second season aired in August 2019, and fans have since clamored for a third. Fincher previously said the show was expensive and didn't attract enough audience to justify the investment.
How it unfolded
- 2017Mindhunter premiered on Netflix, quickly gaining a cult following.
- Aug 2019Season 2 premiered; the show has been on hiatus since.
- 2023David Fincher said the show was expensive and didn't attract enough viewers to justify the investment.
- 2024Holt McCallany hinted a revival wasn't ruled out, saying he'd return if Fincher did.
- Aug 11, 2026Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos said he wished the show had returned for a third season.
- Aug 12, 2026Sarandos's comments were widely reported, reigniting fan speculation about a possible revival.
Who’s saying what
- Official
- Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos said he personally wished Fincher's show had returned for a third season.
- Creator
- David Fincher called the show 'gruelling and time-consuming' and said it was expensive relative to its viewership.
- Star
- Holt McCallany said he'd return if the show came back, but it depends on what Fincher wants.
Still unverified
Whether Mindhunter season 3 will actually be produced remains unconfirmed; Sarandos's comments are a wish, not a commitment.