To see a show that finished airing more than a decade ago hold such prominence in the current times is not that surprising. There are a few that are older and more popular among the newer audience already. But what is special about The Mentalist is its well-balanced mix of procedural mystery with an overarching revenge plot, and focus on human psychology with a charismatic lead that adds the cherry on top. 

The demand for the show has risen once again, and people are wondering whether they can watch it on Netflix.

No, Netflix does not have The Mentalist for its USA subscribers; however, the streamer has it for other territories like Canada, the UK, Australia, Latin America, India, and so on. For American viewers, the series is available to stream on Hulu and Max. The Mentalist, which ran on CBS from 2008 to 2015, became a worldwide sensation because of the lead's charm and the show's overall mystery.

The show centers on Patrick Jane (Simon Baker), a once-famous psychic who came clean about being a phony after the elusive serial k***** known as "Red John" k***** his wife and kid. He becomes a consultant with the California Bureau of Investigation (CBI) in an attempt to exact retribution. Despite having no official police training, his experience as a mentalist has given him unmatched abilities in hypnosis, persuasion, and observation, which he utilizes to solve cases while surreptitiously pursuing the man who ruined his life.

The show also examines how Jane and Lisbon's relationship changes over time, going from a confrontational professional dynamic to one with romantic undertones.

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The concept, the plot, and the several subplots were all pretty impressive and kept the audience hooked, but what made The Mentalist so popular was Simon Baker and his amazing performance, which was recognized by several esteemed institutions.

It is a fact that without Simon Baker, there is no The Mentalist, and his several accolades for his performance only bolster that notion. Simon Baker's 2009 Primetime Emmy Award nomination for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series further cemented The Mentalist's successful television run. For his work on The Mentalist, Baker was nominated for numerous more awards over the years. 

Among these were nominations for the 2010 Screen Actors Guild Award and the Golden Globe. In 2014 and 2015, the show itself was nominated for a People's Choice Award for Favorite TV Crime Drama. Additionally, Baker and co-star Robin Tunney were nominated for Favorite Crime Drama TV Actor and Actress, respectively. Now, as if to make up for the lack of The Mentalist, Netflix has several other interesting shows from the 2010s.

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