If it has got David Fincher involved, it has to be thrilling as simple as that! Netflix aired the second season of the dark crime drama series Mindhunter in August 2019. But, despite the success of the second season, it has been over two years. And fans are still wondering about Mindhunter Season 3. So, what are the chances of the third installment? Let us get into the details below-
Netflix’s Mindhunter is psychological crime drama series that debuted on the platform in 2017. The series created by Joe Penhall is based on real incidents. It revolves around two FBI agents, Bill Trench and Holden Ford. They take the initiative to start the FBI’s Behavioural Science Unit to understand criminal psychology better.
With some assistance from psychologist Wendy Carr, Bill and Holden interview the most dangerous serial killers in America to understand why they do what they do. The show features the stories of notorious criminals like Ed Kemper, Charles Manson, David Berkowitz, etc.
Mindhunter garnered immense critical acclaim for the two seasons. The dark and gritty tone of the crime drama series gives the audience a continuous feeling of discomfort yet curiosity. And viewers loved the psychological tension that the series builds. As a result, Mindhunter has become one of the most-watched crime dramas on the streaming service.
What Are The Chances Of Mindhunter Season 3?
The second season of the psychological true-crime drama Mindhunter premiered on Netflix in 2019. In early 2020, the news came that a potential Mindhunter Season 3 is on hold because of creator David Fincher’s busy schedule. After that, the pandemic hit the world, causing every film and show’s production to stop.
But according to the recent report, filmmaker David Fincher had a meeting with Netflix regarding the future of the series. The report further claims that creators have agreed to Mindhunter Season 3. But there has been no official confirmation about the release of the renewal of the series. So we might have to wait a little more.
What To Expect From Mindhunter Season 3?
At the end of Mindhunter Season 2, Wayne Williams was arrested for murders in Atlanta. However, he was convicted of only two murders due to lack of evidence. Holden was in despair as he could not provide closure to the families of the victims. Meanwhile, Bill was frightened by the idea of his son and wife moving out of his house. The season ended with Dennis Rader, Aka BTK killer continuing with his heinous killing spree.
So, Mindhunter Season 3 is likely to center around the crimes of the BTK killer. As there have been some of his glimpses throughout the second season. The third season will also delve deep into the case of Dennis Rader.
Meanwhile, it will also give us a glance at the agents’ personal lives. Bill’s family is on the verge of falling apart as Nancy and his son have left his house. And Holden will likely deal with personal conflicts of his own in the next season. In addition, we will also see the serial killer interviews that have been the show’s signature.
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