Been craving more Mindhunter? Well, brace yourselves because although it’s been a long five-year wait with no new seasons, there’s something new on the horizon that might just quench that thirst.
The acclaimed series, Mindhunter, is based on the 1995 novel Mindhunter: Inside the FBI’s Elite Serial Crime Unit by John E. Douglas and Mark Olshaker. It stars Jonathan Groff as the ambitious FBI agent Holden Ford, Holt McCallany as the seasoned Bill Tench, and Anna Torv as the brilliant psychologist Wendy Carr.
As the trio navigates through chilling interviews with incarcerated serial killers, viewers are pulled deep into the complex strategies used by the FBI’s Behavioral Science Unit to foresee and solve violent crimes.
Produced by the legendary David Fincher, Mindhunter dramatizes the pioneering real-life investigations of John E. Douglas, with Holden Ford being a fictional representation of Douglas himself.
However, a lesser-known fact among many fans is the impact of Ann Burgess, Douglas’ colleague, whose groundbreaking contributions revolutionized the FBI’s approach to tracking down serial killers.
In the 1970s, Ann Burgess, a professor and former forensic nurse, stepped into a predominantly male FBI division as a consultant. She conducted interviews with some of the most infamous serial killers in American history, including Ted Bundy.
Her phenomenal career has not only influenced Mindhunter but also TV shows like Criminal Minds. Now, true crime aficionados can dive deeper into her life and work through the new documentary series on Hulu, Mastermind: To Think Like a Killer.
Mastermind takes you on a journey through Burgess’ revolutionary insights that forever changed the FBI’s understanding of serial killers. It’s already receiving rave reviews as a gripping watch for anyone missing Mindhunter’s intense narrative.
An enthusiastic fan tweeted, “Mastermind is a wonderful 3-episode docu series on the life and work of Professor Ann Burgess and her incredible work which was instrumental in Dept of Behavioral Science Unit at FBI. If you have seen Mindhunter, this is a fab addition to it.”
Viewers are touting Mastermind as the ‘real-life Mindhunter,’ pointing out that Wendy Carr’s character draws heavily from Burgess’ real experiences.
Another thrilled viewer shared, “I am so excited. I just found this Hulu documentary about the people who Mind Hunter is based on and it’s so good. It’s called ‘Master the Mind: To Think Like a Killer’ and I’ll be busy for the rest of the night…”
If knowing the ins and outs of Mindhunter is your party trick, or if you’re just fascinated by the mind of a serial killer, then Mastermind is your next must-watch.
And yes, in the world of criminal psychology, Ann Burgess is absolutely a legend.