The Mentalist (2008)
The Mentalist is streaming in Canada on Amazon Prime Video, Netflix.
The verdict
The Mentalist landed among the stronger English series of its release window. It's sitting at 8.4/10 on TMDB across 4,735 ratings, which puts it comfortably above average. In Canada you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Netflix.
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 4,735 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? | 14+ · Older kids & up |
| Genre | Crime / Drama |
| Language | English |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
Bruno Heller
Cast
Where to watch in Canada
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Availability as of 2026-09-19 — platforms may change over time.
Trailer
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