Mindhunter fans, brace yourselves - after years of silence and dashed hopes, there's finally a chance of the series' possible return.
The psychological crime thriller, considered one of Netflix’s most critically acclaimed originals, went dark after its second season in 2019.
Its abrupt end left fans stunned, especially since the show had built a cult following around its deeply unsettling yet riveting dive into the minds of serial killers.
Holt McCallany (Bill Tench) starred alongside Jonathan Groff (Holden Ford) and Anna Torv (Wendy Carr) as part of the FBI’s Behavioral Science Unit.
Fans have begged for a third season for years, but conflicting reports painted a confusing picture.
At various points, director David Fincher was reportedly uninterested, then became interested, while Netflix cited high production costs as a barrier. But considering the platform now spends billions annually on content, that excuse doesn’t exactly hold up.
Now, it's been revealed by McCallany, 61, that Fincher is actively toying with a revival, though it might look a little different this time.
Speaking to CBR while promoting his new series The Waterfront, the actor dropped a bombshell that could reignite hope among die-hard fans.
“So look, you know, I had a meeting with David Fincher in his office a few months ago, and he said to me that there is a chance that it may come back as three two-hour movies, but I think it's just a chance,” he said. “I know there are writers that are working, but you know, David has to be happy with scripts.”
That’s right, Mindhunter could be reborn as a trilogy of feature-length films. It’s not a done deal, but it’s the most promising update fans have had in years.
“And I felt very fortunate and privileged to have gotten to do that show at all. I would love it if it were to return,” McCallany said. “I think, like I said, you know, he gave me a little bit of hope when I had that meeting with him, but the sun, the moon, and the stars would all have to align.”
He added: “The good news is that we're at Netflix with The Waterfront, and those movies would also be for Netflix. So I think that in terms of dates and logistics, it could all be worked out, but it has to do, you know, with David really having the time and the inclination and being happy, you know, with the material. And, you know, that's a big question mark.”
The show’s original two seasons consisted of 10 and 9 episodes respectively, but today’s streaming landscape has shifted.
A trio of two-hour movies isn’t far off from six tightly-packed episodes, and fans would likely take whatever form they can get. As long as the original creative forces return, including Fincher, who’s been nonstop busy with Netflix projects like Mank, The Killer, and now a Once Upon a Time in America sequel, it could still deliver the dark brilliance that made the show so captivating.
No promises, no dates, and no scripts - for now - but for the first time in years, Mindhunter isn’t completely off the table.