The Mentalist (2008)
The Mentalist is streaming in Australia on Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, HBO Max.
The verdict
The Mentalist lands among the stronger English series on offer right now. It's sitting at 8.4/10 on TMDB across 4,734 ratings, which puts it comfortably above average. In Australia you can stream it on Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, HBO Max.
Is it worth starting?
This is 7 seasons deep — English crime with a drama streak. Several seasons in, so it's a commitment to start rather than a one-night sampler.
- Why
- It rates 8.4/10 on 4,734 ratings so far — a strong early showing.
- Skip if
- you don't want to start something several seasons deep
- Best for
- A long run rather than a single sitting
Story
Patrick Jane, a former celebrity psychic medium, uses his razor sharp skills of observation and expertise at "reading" people to solve serious crimes with the California Bureau of Investigation.
Good to know
| Watch with family? | M · Check rating |
| Genre | Crime / Drama |
| Language | English |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
Bruno Heller
Cast
Where to watch in Australia
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Availability as of 2026-09-18 — platforms may change over time.
Trailer
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