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Mindhunter Genre Crime drama Created by Joe Penhall Based on Mindhunter : Inside the FBI 's Elite Serial Crime Unit by John Douglas Mark Olshaker Starring Jonathan Groff Holt McCallany Hannah Gross Anna Torv Cotter Smith Music by Jason Hill Country of origin United States Original language ( s ) English No. of seasons No. of episodes 10 ( list of episodes ) Production Executive producer ( s ) Beth Kono Charlize Theron Joe Penhall Ceán Chaffin Joshua Donen David Fincher Producer ( s ) Jim Davidson Mark Winemaker Location ( s ) McKeesport, Pennsylvania Cinematography Christopher Probst Erik Messerschmidt Editor ( s ) Kirk Baxter Tyler Nelson Byron Smith Running time 34 -- 60 minutes Production company ( s ) Denver and Delilah Productions Distributor Netflix Release Original network Netflix Picture format 4K ( Ultra HD ) Audio format Dolby Digital 5.1 Original release October 13, 2017 ( 2017 - 10 - 13 ) -- present Website www.netflix.com/title/80114855 Mindhunter is an American crime drama television series created by Joe Penhall, based on the true crime book Mindhunter : Inside the FBI 's Elite Serial Crime Unit written by John E. Douglas and Mark Olshaker. The series is executive produced by Penhall, David Fincher, and Charlize Theron among others, and debuted worldwide on Netflix on October 13, 2017. In November 2017, Mindhunter was renewed for a second season. Contents 1 Premise 2 Cast and characters 2.1 Main 2.2 Recurring 3 Development and production 4 Episodes 5 Reception 5.1 Accolades 6 References 7 External links Premise Set in 1977 -- in the early days of criminal psychology and criminal profiling at the Federal Bureau of Investigation -- Mindhunter revolves around FBI agents Holden Ford ( Jonathan Groff ) and Bill Tench ( Holt McCallany ), along with psychologist Wendy Carr ( Anna Torv ), who interview imprisoned serial killers in order to understand how they think with the hope of applying this knowledge to solving ongoing cases. Cast and characters Main Jonathan Groff as Holden Ford, a special agent in the FBI 's Behavioral Science Unit Holt McCallany as Bill Tench, a special agent in the FBI 's Behavioral Science Unit Hannah Gross as Debbie Mitford, Holden 's girlfriend and a post-graduate student at University of Virginia Anna Torv as Wendy Carr, a closeted psychology professor working towards tenure at a Boston university Cotter Smith as Shepard, unit chief of the FBI National Training Academy Recurring Stacey Roca as Nancy Tench, Bill 's wife Joe Tuttle as Gregg Smith, an FBI Special Agent Alex Morf as Mark Ocasek, a detective Joseph Cross as Benjamin Barnwright Marc Kudisch as Roger Wade Michael Park as Peter Dean George R. Sheffey as John Boylen Duke Lafoon as Gordon Chambers, a detective Peter Murnik as Roy Carver, a detective Lena Olin as Annaliese Stilman, head of the Boston university department and girlfriend of Wendy Carr Thomas Francis Murphy as McGraw, a detective Cameron Britton as Edmund Kemper, a serial killer interviewed by Ford and Tench Sam Strike as Monte Rissell, a serial killer interviewed by Ford and Tench Happy Anderson as Jerry Brudos, a serial killer interviewed by Ford and Tench Jack Erdie as Richard Speck, a mass murderer interviewed by Ford and Tench Sonny Valicenti as ADT Serviceman Development and production In February 2016, Netflix announced that the production of Mindhunter would be based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Filming began in May 2016, and open casting calls were held on April 16 and June 25, 2016. The series was renewed for a second season before its premiere on Netflix. The character of Holden Ford is based on FBI agent John E. Douglas, and Bill Tench is based on pioneering FBI agent Robert K. Ressler. Dr. Wendy Carr is based on psychiatric forensic researcher Dr. Ann Wolbert Burgess, a prominent Boston College professor who collaborated with the FBI agents in the Behavioral Science Unit and procured grants to conduct research on serial murderers, serial rapists, and child molesters. Her work is based on treating survivors of sexual trauma and abuse, and studying the thought process of violent offenders. The serial killer characters were modeled on the actual convicted criminals and their prison scene dialogues were taken from real interviews. Episodes This section needs plot summaries. Please add some in your own words. ( December 2017 ) No. Title Directed by Written by Original release date `` Episode 1 '' David Fincher Joe Penhall October 13, 2017 ( 2017 - 10 - 13 ) In 1977, frustrated FBI hostage negotiator Holden Ford finds an unlikely ally in veteran agent Bill Tench and begins studying a new class of murderer. `` Episode 2 '' David Fincher Joe Penhall October 13, 2017 ( 2017 - 10 - 13 ) Holden interviews the eerily articulate murderer Ed Kemper, but his research provokes negative feedback at the Bureau. `` Episode 3 '' Asif Kapadia Story by : Joe Penhall Teleplay by : Joe Penhall and Ruby Rae Spiegel October 13, 2017 ( 2017 - 10 - 13 ) Dr Wendy Carr joins Holden and Tench in their first success, when their insights lead to an arrest. `` Episode 4 '' Asif Kapadia Story by : Joe Penhall Teleplay by : Joe Penhall and Dominic Orlando October 13, 2017 ( 2017 - 10 - 13 ) Bill and Holden consult with Dr Wendy Carr to begin classifying their subjects and they receive surprising news. 5 `` Episode 5 '' Tobias Lindholm Jennifer Haley October 13, 2017 ( 2017 - 10 - 13 ) Holden and Bill return to a perplexing case in Pennsylvania where a set of clues leading in multiple directions leaves no shortage of suspects. 6 `` Episode 6 '' Tobias Lindholm Story by : Joe Penhall Teleplay by : Joe Penhall and Tobias Lindholm October 13, 2017 ( 2017 - 10 - 13 ) Bill and Holden solve the murder and mutilation of Beverly Jean Shaw in Altoona, Pennsylvania. Wendy must decide between leaving academia and her relationship with Annaliese Stilman, or accept the permanent position offered by the FBI while hiding her closeted sexual orientation. 7 `` Episode 7 '' Andrew Douglas Story by : Joe Penhall Teleplay by : Joe Penhall and Jennifer Haley October 13, 2017 ( 2017 - 10 - 13 ) Wendy takes a career risk to relocate and join the team full time. Holden and Bill find it harder to keep the emotional intensity of work at bay. 8 `` Episode 8 '' Andrew Douglas Story by : Erin Levy Teleplay by : Erin Levy and Jennifer Haley October 13, 2017 ( 2017 - 10 - 13 ) Bill and Wendy interview candidates for a fourth member of the team. Holden is intrigued by complaints about a school principal 's odd habit. 9 `` Episode 9 '' David Fincher Story by : Carly Wray Teleplay by : Carly Wray and Jennifer Haley October 13, 2017 ( 2017 - 10 - 13 ) Holden 's methods during a disturbing interview with mass murderer Richard Speck create dissension among the team and kick off an internal FBI probe. 10 `` Episode 10 '' David Fincher Story by : Joe Penhall Teleplay by : Joe Penhall and Jennifer Haley October 13, 2017 ( 2017 - 10 - 13 ) Holden and Bill help in securing a conviction of the suspect in a rape case. Holden brags about it and word of their involvement reaches the press. Ed Kemp later tricks him into meeting him. Holden meets with him and Ed hugs him which forces Holden to become scared and he flees. Reception On Metacritic, the first season has a score of 78 out of 100 based on 24 critics, indicating `` generally favorable reviews ''. On Rotten Tomatoes, it has a 96 % approval rating with an average score of 7.67 out of 10 based on 70 reviews, and the site 's critical consensus states, `` Mindhunter distinguishes itself in a crowded genre with ambitiously cinematic visuals and a meticulous attention to character development. '' The first season of Mindhunter was named among the best TV shows of 2017 by Time, The Guardian, The Daily Telegraph, New York Observer, Slant Magazine, Vanity Fair, Vogue,, Yahoo, and The Independent. It was ranked No. 10 on Metacritic 's year - end list of the best TV shows of 2017 compiled from rankings by various critics and publications. Accolades Year Award Nominee ( s ) Result Ref. 2018 Satellite Awards Best Actor in a Drama / Genre Series Jonathan Groff Pending Best Drama Series Mindhunter Pending References Jump up ^ Spangler, Todd ( October 31, 2017 ). `` Comcast Now Lets You Watch Netflix Ultra HD 4K Content on X1 Set - Tops ''. Variety. Retrieved December 10, 2017. Jump up ^ Nolfi, Joey ( March 1, 2017 ). `` ' Mindhunter ' Trailer : David Fincher Returns to Netflix with New Drama ''. Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved March 1, 2017. Jump up ^ Chitwood, Adam ( June 13, 2017 ). `` ' Mindhunter ' Release Date Reveals Exactly When You Can Watch David Fincher 's New Netflix Series ''. Collider. Retrieved June 14, 2017. Jump up ^ Press Release ( 2017 ). `` Mindhunter ''. Netflix Media Center. Netflix. Retrieved October 23, 2017. Jump up ^ Andreeva, Nellie ( November 30, 2017 ). `` David Fincher 's ' Mindhunter ' Renewed For Season 2 By Netflix ''. Deadline. Retrieved November 30, 2017. Jump up ^ `` Serial Killers, Part 2 : The Birth of Behavioral Analysis in the FBI ''. Federal Bureau of Investigation. October 23, 2013. Retrieved October 9, 2017. Jump up ^ Chitwood, Adam ( March 10, 2016 ). `` David Fincher Sets Anna Torv, Holt McCallany to Lead Netflix Series ' Mindhunter ' ''. Collider. Retrieved April 14, 2016. Jump up ^ Owen, Rob ( February 3, 2016 ). `` With film tax credits restored, city lands new drama from Netflix ''. Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Retrieved October 22, 2017. Jump up ^ `` Paid extras and ' period vehicles ' needed for new Netflix series in Pittsburgh ''. WTAE - TV. May 16, 2016. Retrieved October 22, 2017. Jump up ^ `` Extras sought for ' Mindhunter ' series filming in Pittsburgh ''. TribLIVE. Pittsburgh Tribune - Review. April 5, 2016. Retrieved October 23, 2017. Jump up ^ `` Netflix 's `` Mindhunter '' In Need Of Extras, Holding Open Casting Call ``. KDKA - TV. June 24, 2016. Retrieved October 22, 2017. Jump up ^ Sharf, Zack ( October 19, 2017 ). `` David Fincher Reveals ' Mindhunter ' Season 2 Storyline ''. IndieWire. Retrieved October 23, 2017. ^ Jump up to : `` Holt McCallany on Twitter ''. Twitter. May 22, 2016. Retrieved June 7, 2016. Jump up ^ McFarland, Melanie ( October 12, 2017 ). `` Defining deviancy : The clammy thrills of David Fincher 's `` Mindhunter '' on Netflix ``. Salon. Retrieved October 14, 2017. Jump up ^ Moon, Emily ( October 26, 2017 ). `` Meet the Female Forensic Researcher Behind Netflix 's ' Mindhunter ' ''. Pacific Standard. Retrieved January 2, 2018. Jump up ^ `` FBI Law Enforcement Bulletin '' ( PDF ). Federal Bureau of Investigation. December 1986. Retrieved October 26, 2017. ^ Jump up to : Holter, Lauren ( October 15, 2017 ). `` Mindhunter Modeled This Character On A Female Psychologist & Living Legend ''. Refinery29. Retrieved October 22, 2017. Jump up ^ Tallerico, Brian ( October 19, 2017 ). `` The Real FBI Agents and Serial Killers Who Inspired Netflix 's Mindhunter ''. Vulture. Retrieved October 23, 2017. Jump up ^ Tobias, Scott ( October 25, 2017 ). `` Mindhunter Recap : The Lives of Others ''. Vulture. Retrieved December 29, 2017. Jump up ^ `` Mindhunter : Season 1 ''. Metacritic. Retrieved October 29, 2017. Jump up ^ `` Mindhunter : Season 1 ''. Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved November 17, 2017. Jump up ^ D'Addario, Daniel ( November 28, 2017 ). `` The Top 10 Television Shows of 2017 ''. Time. Retrieved December 8, 2017. Jump up ^ Dean, Will ( December 12, 2017 ). `` The 50 best TV shows of 2017 : No 6 Mindhunter ''. The Guardian. Retrieved December 14, 2017. Jump up ^ `` From Peaky Blinders to Blue Planet II and Catastrophe : the best TV shows of 2017 ( so far ) ''. The Daily Telegraph. December 8, 2017. Retrieved December 8, 2017. Jump up ^ Katz, Brandon ( December 5, 2017 ). `` The Best TV Shows of 2017 ''. Observer. Retrieved December 14, 2017. Jump up ^ `` The 25 Best TV Shows of 2017 ''. Slant Magazine. December 7, 2017. Retrieved December 14, 2017. Jump up ^ Robinson, Joanna ; Lawson, Richard ( December 7, 2017 ). `` The Best New TV Shows of 2017 ''. Vanity Fair. Retrieved December 8, 2017. Jump up ^ `` The 20 Best TV Shows of 2017 ''. Vogue. December 4, 2017. Retrieved December 14, 2017. Jump up ^ Tucker, Ken ( December 12, 2017 ). `` The best new TV shows of 2017 ''. Yahoo. Retrieved December 15, 2017. Jump up ^ Jack Shepherd, Christopher Hooton, Jacob Stolworthy, Roisin O'Connor ( December 21, 2017 ). `` The 20 best TV shows of 2017 ''. The Independent. Retrieved January 3, 2018. CS1 maint : Uses authors parameter ( link ) Jump up ^ `` Best of 2017 - TV Critic Top Ten Lists ''. Metacritic. Retrieved January 3, 2018. Jump up ^ Pond, Steve ( November 28, 2017 ). `` ' Dunkirk, ' ' The Shape of Water ' Lead Satellite Award Nominations ''. TheWrap. Retrieved November 29, 2017. 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Question: when did mind hunter come out on netflix
Answer: October 13, 2017