Netflix’s rudely axed Mindhunter could be returning with a twist

Almost six years ago, fans of the Netflix series Mindhunter were left devastated after it was axed after only two seasons.

Now, the true crime series, which explored the psychology behind serial killers, could be getting a Hollywood makeover for a film revival.

There is a potential to bring back the show as not only one movie but an entire trilogy, with creator David Fincher carefully vetting the scripts.

Holt McCallany, who starred as FBI special agent Bill Tench, recently spoke to the Fight Club director, and it’s looking up for fans.

‘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 told CBR.

‘I know there are writers that are working, but you know, David has to be happy with scripts.’

It’s unknown if the plan is to see the return of Holt and co-star Jonathan Groff, who played key figure Holden Ford.

However, Holt is more than happy to return as he added: ‘I felt very fortunate and privileged to have gotten to do that show at all. I would love it if it were to return.

‘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.’

Mindhunter was based on the 1995 book Mindhunter: Inside the FBI’s Elite Serial Crime Unit by John E. Douglas and Mark Olshaker.

It drew inspiration from the real FBI agents working to pioneer modern serial-killer profiling in the 70s, with real interviews with murderers re-enacted.

Infamous killers like Ed Kemper, Richard Speck, Dennis Rader (known as BTK), and Charles Manson all featured in the show.

The first episode dropped on October 13, 2017, and became an instant hit, totalling two seasons and 19 episodes.

It was nominated for multiple Emmys, and Doctor Who star Jonathan was awarded best actor at the Satellite Awards in 2018.

When the show was brutally axed after the second season, despite rave reviews, fans were furious.

David explained to Vulture at the time: ‘It’s a 90-hour workweek. It absorbs everything in your life. When I got done, I was pretty exhausted, and I said, “I don’t know if I have it in me right now to break season three”.’

He added: ‘Listen, for the viewership that it had, it was a very expensive show.’

Over 10,000 fans signed a petition for a third season to be created, but nothing ever came of the viewers’ pleas for a return.

Mindhunter seasons one and two are available to stream on Netflix.

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