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Mindhunter
S2.E1
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Episode #2.1

  • Episode aired Aug 16, 2019
  • TV-MA
  • 48m
IMDb RATING
8.1/10
6.8K
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Jonathan Groff in Mindhunter (2017)
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Amid sweeping changes at the BSU, Holden deals with severe repercussions from his close encounter with Ed Kemper.Amid sweeping changes at the BSU, Holden deals with severe repercussions from his close encounter with Ed Kemper.Amid sweeping changes at the BSU, Holden deals with severe repercussions from his close encounter with Ed Kemper.

  • Director
    • David Fincher
  • Writers
    • Joe Penhall
    • John Douglas
    • Mark Olshaker
  • Stars
    • Katherine Banks
    • Sonny Valicenti
    • Don O. Knowlton
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  • IMDb RATING
    8.1/10
    6.8K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • David Fincher
    • Writers
      • Joe Penhall
      • John Douglas
      • Mark Olshaker
    • Stars
      • Katherine Banks
      • Sonny Valicenti
      • Don O. Knowlton
    • 18User reviews
    • 11Critic reviews
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    Katherine Banks
    Katherine Banks
    • Joanne
    Sonny Valicenti
    Sonny Valicenti
    • ADT Serviceman
    Don O. Knowlton
    Don O. Knowlton
    • Father Monaghan
    Zachary Scott Ross
    Zachary Scott Ross
    • Brian Tench
    Stacey Roca
    Stacey Roca
    • Nancy Tench
    Holt McCallany
    Holt McCallany
    • Bill Tench
    Paul Carafotes
    Paul Carafotes
    • Rod
    Drew Seltzer
    Drew Seltzer
    • Dale Harmon
    Megan McQuillan
    Megan McQuillan
    • Harriet
    Jonathan Groff
    Jonathan Groff
    • Holden Ford
    Munro M. Bonnell
    Munro M. Bonnell
    • CMF Doctor
    Joe Tuttle
    Joe Tuttle
    • Gregg Smith
    Andy Umberger
    Andy Umberger
    • Don Graham
    Cotter Smith
    Cotter Smith
    • Unit Chief Shepard
    Michael Cerveris
    Michael Cerveris
    • Assistant Director Gunn
    Anna Torv
    Anna Torv
    • Dr. Wendy Carr
    Jacob Berger
    Jacob Berger
    • CMF Guard
    Lauren Glazier
    Lauren Glazier
    • Kay Manz
    • Director
      • David Fincher
    • Writers
      • Joe Penhall
      • John Douglas
      • Mark Olshaker
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    User reviews18

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    10Hitchcoc

    I Almost Forgot This Series

    I was taken in by Season 1 and wondered if it would go on. This first episode gets us right back in the game. While there are no suspects yet, we are reintroduced to the main characters, minus one who is on his way out. Ford is as messed up as ever in his humorless, dull being. But we find out early that he is dealing with something unexpected. Excellent.
    7Calicodreamin

    Seamless

    A good seamless transition from season one, all players returned and storyline picked right up. Character dynamic has shifted, but it works. Kind of like to see Holden get a bit of his come-up-ins.
    9benjaminchristopher

    Can't deny Fincher

    I was late coming back to season 2 of Mindhunter, mainly because of personal things you don't want to hear about- but here I am reviewing it now! Season 2- episode 1 sucks you straight back into the gloomy (unfortunately based upon true) world of Mindhunter. I couldn't resist but do my research as I noticed the way the camera moves and it's camera filter tones- that of course, David Fincher is back to direct the opening episodes! His style is just unmissable, from the way the camera moves and feels, make you also feel that way as well. Top scores to everyone on board as well! The main cast are back shining in their respected roles.
    10yozips

    Netflix should put this kind of tv shows as standard

    Stunning in every way. It is a shame to see that many other Netflix shows are so bad this one seems like a miracle. This must be shown to some producers that throw a load of money on the first script they find. Learn some, ladies and gentlemen and work harder.
    9leestoych

    Excellent Beginning!!

    A superb start the season 2. We really see how fragile Holden is at the moment due to his interaction with Kemper last season and how it's affecting those around him. Great acting. The acting and directing is once again top notch. The first scene of this episode was terrifying and am excited to see where that story arc continues. The shows dark mood is portrayed throughout the episode, especially in the beginning and the end of the episode. Looking forward to episode 2.

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    • Trivia
      It can be confirmed that at least this episode takes place in the year 1980 both because the personal check Bill receives from Holden for $350 is dated April 7, 1980, and at Agent Smith's retirement party, it's stated that he has been an agent for 27 years beginning in the year 1953.
    • Goofs
      Lutheran ministers are referred to as Pastor or Reverend not Father. It is established this is a Lutheran church as Bill and Nancy leave the church.
    • Quotes

      Bill Tench: Little tip, if you start to see guys loosening their ties, get out while you can.

    • Soundtracks
      In Every Dream Home a Heartache
      (uncredited)

      Written by Bryan Ferry

      Performed by Roxy Music

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    • Release date
      • August 16, 2019 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
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    • Language
      • English
    • Filming locations
      • Washington & Jefferson College - 60 S. Lincoln Street, Washington, Pennsylvania, USA(on location)
    • Production companies
      • Denver and Delilah Productions
      • Netflix
      • Panic Pictures (II)
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    • Runtime
      • 48m
    • Color
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    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.20 : 1

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