Ben Sherlock is a Tomatometer-approved film and TV critic who runs the massively underrated YouTube channel I Got Touched at the Cinema. Before working at Screen Rant, Ben wrote for Game Rant, Taste of Cinema, Comic Book Resources, and BabbleTop. He's also an indie filmmaker, a standup comedian, and an alumnus of the School of Rock.
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In 2017, Fincher turned his cinematic eye to the small screen and brought Joe Penhall’s Mindhunter
’s meticulous construction. Above all, Mindhunter trusted its audience to understand that this isn’t a traditional detective show, but rather an exploration of the psychological aspects involved in a serial killer investigation. It’s more about the mental toll of examining these horrific crimes as a nine-to-five than it is about police procedures.The supporting cast is a veritable who’s-who of early serial killers, ranging from Charles Manson to the Son of Sam, but it’s not about assembling an Avengers squad of serial killers. Mindhunter is one of the most profound TV masterpieces of the past decade, and it deserved a lot better than an early cancellation after two seasons.
