Mindhunter is a psychological crime thriller TV series set in the late 1970s. It follows two FBI agents, Holden Ford and Bill Tench, who work in the FBI's Behavioral Science Unit. They pioneer criminal profiling by interviewing incarcerated serial killers to understand their psychology and motives. Their goal is to apply this understanding to solve ongoing cases, going beyond traditional crime-solving methods. The show blends real historical cases and fictional elements, exploring the emergence of criminal psychology and profiling as investigative tools, while also highlighting the personal and professional challenges faced by the agents.