Over four years have passed since the last season of “Mindhunter” concluded, yet fans remain hopeful for a third season of the popular Netflix crime-thriller. Despite the show’s hiatus since its second season release in August 2019, recent comments have sparked a faint glimmer of hope among its dedicated audience.
“Mindhunter,” created by Joe Penhall and directed by David Fincher, delves into the psychology behind murder in the late 1970s, following two FBI agents as they get uncomfortably close to real-life monsters. The show’s cancellation was confirmed in February last year, with Fincher citing insufficient audience size to warrant its continuation.
However, a recent development has emerged, fueled by the enthusiasm of fans who signed a petition urging the production and completion of a third season. Holt McCallany, who portrayed FBI Agent Bill Tench, hinted at the possibility of a revival. Speaking with Awards Daily, McCallany revealed, “I’ve heard that David’s thought about it. I’m not saying it’s going to come back, but what I am saying is that if it comes back, I’m coming back with it. You can take that to the bank, but it’ll depend on what David wants to do.”
Despite this, McCallany admitted that a third season seems ‘probably unlikely’ given the time that has elapsed, yet he remains hopeful, stating, “But just even that he would think about it is a hopeful sign.”
Before the official announcement of the show’s discontinuation, Netflix had put the third season on indefinite hold in January 2020, as Fincher pursued other projects. The possibility of revisiting the series in the future was left open.
Fincher reflected on Netflix’s decision to discontinue “Mindhunter” in February 2023, expressing pride in the first two seasons but acknowledging the show’s high costs relative to its audience size. He said, “It’s a particularly expensive show and, in the eyes of Netflix, we haven’t attracted a large enough audience to justify such an investment. I don’t blame them; they took risks to launch the series.”
He concluded with gratitude for the opportunity to work with bold individuals, emphasizing the importance of honesty in creative partnerships.
For now, “Mindhunter” fans continue to hold onto hope, eagerly awaiting any definitive news about the show’s future.
