When you ask a television fan about their favorite show, you often get a multitude of answers. Series like Freaks and Geeks, which aired for just one season on NBC, and Firefly, which was abruptly canceled on Fox, come to mind. More recently, Mindhunter, which had two incredible seasons on Netflix, ended suddenly in 2019. Despite calls for its return, it seems unlikely that this will happen. However, this disappointment doesn't change the fact that the 19 episodes of Mindhunter offer a perfect television experience, largely thanks to the renowned director David Fincher.

Television crime dramas have captivated audiences for many years. While viewers enjoy the predictability of sitcoms where a group of characters finds themselves in comedic situations and reconciles within half an hour, they also appreciate the clichés of a good detective series. However, when Mindhunter premiered on Netflix in 2017, it aimed to deviate from what audiences expected from this genre. David Fincher described Mindhunter as "a procedural series about behavioral science" and stated that it would be neither like X-Files nor CSI or Criminal Minds.

Mindhunter uses a typical police procedural format, offering viewers a familiar path. It focuses on two detectives and their team working together to catch the bad guys. However, the difference lies in their approach. Mindhunter doesn't tell the story of men chasing with guns; instead, it seeks to understand how these killers operate through interviews with them in prison. This provides viewers with a deeper and more chilling experience.

Unfortunately, Mindhunter will not be returning for a third season, so it's time to accept the disappointment and move on with your life. However, this series opened the doors to a new era for crime dramas and provided audiences with an unforgettable experience.