The Mentalist (2008)
The Mentalist is streaming in Japan on Netflix, Hulu, U-NEXT.
The verdict
The Mentalist lands among the stronger English series on offer right now. It's sitting at 8.4/10 on TMDB across 4,743 ratings, which puts it comfortably above average. In Japan you can stream it on Netflix, Hulu, U-NEXT.
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 4,743 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
| Genre | Crime / Drama |
| Language | English |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
Bruno Heller
Cast
Where to watch in Japan
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Availability as of 2026-09-21 — platforms may change over time.
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