Everyone who continues to believe that *Mindhunter* ranks among the finest offerings from Netflix has just received a shocking revelation.
Years after the final unsettling case file was put to rest, admirers of the Netflix cult favorite who have persistently mourned its cancellation might finally have a glimmer of hope. Even though the series, cherished for its psychological intricacy and haunting atmosphere, has long been thought to reside in the crowded graveyard of canceled Netflix programs, a recent conversation with series star Holt McCallany hints that the saga of FBI agents Holden Ford and Bill Tench just might return.
While promoting his latest venture, a different Netflix drama named *The Waterfront*, McCallany spoke with CBR and shared what could be characterized as a ray of hope. “So look, you know, I had a meeting with David Fincher in his office a few months ago,” he stated, “and he mentioned that there is a possibility that it could be revived as three two-hour films, but I think it’s just a possibility. I know there are writers involved, but you know, David needs to be satisfied with the scripts.”
Unsurprisingly, when it comes to a potential revival, this is the most significant update that *Mindhunter* enthusiasts have received in years.
The backstory: *Mindhunter’s* second and final season premiered in 2019. The show, which depicted the early years of the FBI’s criminal profiling initiatives, felt like it still had numerous stories to explore. With historical murderers still at large and an audience eager for more, the choice not to proceed with Season 3 has always felt like a cruel trick played by Netflix on its fans.
What McCallany hints at as possibly being developed, three two-hour films, wouldn’t be a massive departure from the format that fans already cherish. Depending on your perspective, that’s akin to a six-episode season, quite similar to the eight episodes typical for streaming thrillers in recent years.
“The good news,” McCallany continued, “is that we’re at Netflix with *The Waterfront*, and those films would also be for Netflix. So I think that in terms of timing and logistics, it could all be arranged.” The true determining factor, however, lies in Fincher’s availability and willingness to revisit the universe he helped shape. “It hinges on, you know, David really having the time and desire and being satisfied, you know, with the material. And, you know, that’s a significant uncertainty.”
