Simon Baker is back in the spotlight as Netflix adds all seven seasons of the beloved crime drama The Mentalist to its streaming library—giving both longtime fans and new viewers the perfect excuse for a binge-watch.
The series, which first premiered on CBS in 2008, follows Baker’s character Patrick Jane, a former psychic medium who abandons his fraudulent career after a serial killer brutally murders his wife and daughter. Using his extraordinary powers of observation and psychological insight—honed during his years as a fake psychic—Jane joins the California Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to help solve complex murder cases.
Described by fans as an “American Sherlock Holmes,” Jane’s unconventional methods, sharp wit, and emotional depth made the show a critical and commercial success during its original run. The cast also includes Robin Tunney as Senior Agent Teresa Lisbon, Tim Kang as Agent Kimball Cho, Owain Yeoman as Agent Wayne Rigsby, and Amanda Righetti as Agent Grace Van Pelt.
Now streaming on Netflix, the show has quickly reignited fan enthusiasm. On social media, viewers have been quick to praise the series:
“Masterpieces! All seasons, all episodes!” one fan wrote.
“Worth watching twice. Just great writing,” another added.
“Like a personable, likeable American Sherlock Holmes. I can’t believe I missed this gem of a show! Binging the whole thing!” a third viewer commented.
With a 90% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes, The Mentalist has earned a reputation as “almost perfect” and “definitely 5/5” among its dedicated fanbase. Netflix teased the show’s arrival with the tagline: “After a serial killer murders his family, Patrick Jane gives up his life as a phony psychic and uses his powers of observation to aid law enforcement.”
Whether you’re rediscovering Patrick Jane’s journey or experiencing it for the first time, The Mentalist is now available to stream in its entirety—offering seven seasons of gripping mysteries, emotional storytelling, and one of television’s most memorable characters.
