Mindhunter – Season 2 Review

When I watched the first season of Mindhunter, it was with zero expectation or knowledge about what it was other than it had to do with serial killers. It took several episodes to hook me, too many honestly. Once it hit its stride, it became quite compelling. With the second season, we hit the ground running with it starting right where the last season left off. The dynamics between the main characters become more fleshed out and believable. Each of them has a unique and valuable point of view that showcases their individual intelligence and fallibility. I  related to all of them even when they take their turn to be assholes. Oddly enough, Tench was my favorite character this season. The supporting cast all does a great job, as well. I really want to see more of Barney, Greg, and Nance.

The real reason to watch is for the incredibly fascinating (I’ve no idea how accurate) portrayals of the serial killers. We meet some well-knowns like Manson and Son of Sam and lesser-knowns that have equally interesting scenes like the Candy Man’s accomplice. The second season spends a lot of time in Atlanta searching for the Atlanta Monster. This makes the second half of the season drag, but it gives us time to digest Tench’s personal life and boy does he have some shit to deal with. We’re still only teased with BTK and at the rate they’re going, at least one more season before that becomes the focus. If Mindhunter keeps doing what it doing though, I’ll be there.

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Joe
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Joe

I rank stuff I like higher than stuff I dislike.