'Mindhunter' Cast Talks Charles Manson & Season 2 | Rotten Tomatoes

Rotten Tomatoes interrogated the stars of Netflix drama 'Mindhunter' about graduating from serial killers like Ed Kemper and Richard Speck to Charles Manson and David Berkowitz. Holt McCallany, Anna Torv, and Jonathan Groff, who play founders of the FBI's Behavioral Science Unit in the series, talk about the sensational side of the subject and fan theories about Holden Ford's past.
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[@warrior-prints7385]

Each 54 minute episode felt like it went by in barely 20 mins .......

[@sauloborges5591]

I legit thought the episodes were shorter than 40 minutes when I was watching. I was really bothered by why Netflix would make them have shorter episodes until o realized the show was just too good.

[@warrior-prints7385]

@@sauloborges5591 Yea I watched 3 back to back and It was the strangest experience..

[@rickybobby4827]

This freaking series was really well made!! I agree completely!!

[@catgro9901]

They weren’t all 54 minutes. Some were over 70. Some were around 45

[@viewtiful1doubleokamihand253]

And it's just people talking. Talk (he-he) about people being wrong of not being able to make a thriller of any kind exciting without at least one hot pursuit. Good dialogue can overshadow any need for any action whatsoever.

[@adamcairns2434]

Poor Greg, left out again 😂

[@lotterylarry7777]

Adam Cairns bahahaha

[@RayleighAli]

Snitches got stitches. Lol

[@loyisomlandu1866]

His a snitch naaaah we good he can stay out

[@ashagober1595]

Adam Cairns lmaoooo

[@TotalNinjaLover]

Ditch the snitch

[@scatzercoman]

It's weird to see them smiling, they're such great actors.

[@deepstariaenigmatica2601]

ikr? after watching two seasons of such great acting, it's weird to see them as themselves

[@coryf725]

The body language too

[@yvonne2965]

lol right ?? They are so intense & serious on the show

[@firestarhk3875]

Jonathan is super smiley irl - I guess David Fincher told him during season 1 “I’m not going to let you smile once on the show this season” and then he would and they’d have to wait to start rolling until he stopped. Sounds like it was pretty hard for him but he (and Anna and Holt) like you said are incredibly talented. Also - I love 5:44 here where he starts laughing and then abruptly stops 😂

[@TheEwokExplorer]

and once one realizes Holden is the original King George in Hamilton it’s even crazier. ashamed to admit it took me awhile to realize that lol

[@stumpyhobbit2175]

I practically inhaled this amazing show, season 3 can't come quickly enough.

[@WatchMyKimchi]

Stumpy Hobbit sameeee

[@deepstariaenigmatica2601]

it's so weird seeing them talk as actors after two seasons lol

[@ONEMusic801]

Lmao. Same here.

[@w1tchmom]

That's the one problem with all episodes being released at once. Once you're done, you have that empty feeling because you need more ☹

[@twomindz79]

@@w1tchmom It's better than waiting a week between episodes. It doesn't ruin the flow when you have all the episodes.

[@redknight1825]

The Charles Manson character - it was literally like you were unsure if it really was him or not. Brilliant performance from all the actors. This series is addictive.

[@ilovepudding7873]

i knew it wasnt the real manson, because he died in 2017.

[@Soph149]

I’m with you man! He did such a great job with that character!xx

[@helemaalnicks6215]

Must be so weird to be hired for a 10 minute scene, yet be so massively important to the show as a whole.

[@Soph149]

helemaal nicks yea too true. Apparently, he wore prosthetics, so like a good few hours prep just for a little chat 🤣

[@roddymcape7697]

Although the guy who does Manson here does a great job Holt McCallany fails in my opinion as he doesn't mention Steve Railsback who in my opinion played the best Manson in the 1976 movie Helter Skelter. If you look on KZbin, watch the court room scene where Railsback enacts some of the actual words of Manson during the trial. Pretty powerful stuff.

[@RayleighAli]

I think this is the best netflix show ever done. The writing, setting and texture of the show truly says it all.

[@mistermetokurarchives]

Messes with the truth too much Poor writing

[@valleyofashes]

Tough choice but my top favorite NF shows are stranger things, mind hunter, orange is the new black. Oh and Ozark is pretty good too

[@valleyofashes]

Mister Metokur Archives NOT JIM That's a show for you lol it's never totally accurate or it won't be as exciting and addicting lol while watching, i was wondering how accurate the interviews are though. And did they interview every serial killer they have in the show? I'm assuming so since it was their job

[@catgro9901]

Valley of Ashes I believe they watched interviews that were already done with the killers decades ago. I know Ed Kemper’s lines almost perfectly match up with things he’s actually said in interviews

[@shyamsundarkalyanaraman5900]

@@mistermetokurarchives lol it's super man i don't no why you didn't like it

[@morgantodd1819]

Bill Tench best character in the show hands down

[@rbriseno8756]

Totally agree..🙌

[@nnny0559]

Morgan Todd 100% Bill is the best!

[@mickeygoldmill3965]

They are all great

[@BigBird629]

i love bill, i cant wait to see what happens with him next season with everything that went down

[@maismais1]

Luis Gabriel Negron I really felt his soul hurting in his ending I couldn’t help but hurt too

[@danedeandrade]

Anna Torv looks so much like Cate Blanchett. her voice is similar too lol

[@JPx000]

I was waiting for "Cate Blanchett" to appear on the opening credits and didnt see anything. Mind blown

[@chriskhaan]

I always thought that when I watched Fringe! Especially since she had the same blonde hair. Less so on MH but still

[@Bluecheeseorgofuckyomotha]

Plus she's Australian as well

[@lucamenato9997]

... just hotter

[@shanzie593]

I think she looks like an older Dua Lipa

[@mickeygoldmill3965]

Please don’t make me wait 2 years for another season

[@maismais1]

Stephen Coils we had to wait because season 2 was rewritten as it wasn’t of high enough quality for viewers

[@forrneus6955]

Here goes 1 year

[@chrisaptx2455]

Well, this time it might be 5 years or forever

[@arnandabintang]

...

[@AxTechs]

I think it might still be longer...

[@LoveOrihime]

After 2 years, one of the best shows returns 👍

[@GodOfWarWrath]

LoveOrihime GoT who ?

[@TalkAsSoftAsChalk]

Mindhunter is such a brilliant show. I wish I could see it for the first time again and be floored all over again. David Fincher is genius!

[@inthedms82]

Maliha Intikhab lets not give fincher all the credit after all I believe he did just 4 episodes. The other directors were insanely talented as well

[@TalkAsSoftAsChalk]

@@inthedms82 completely agree! The other directors deserve all the praise in the world too. However, Fincher was the one who essentially set the tone for the show. Kind of like Reed Morano did for The Handmaid's Tale even though she only directed the first 3 episodes.

[@inthedms82]

Maliha Intikhab yeah certainly

[@xitwound1]

Actually it is a David fincher show. Yeah he only directed 4 episodes in season 1 & 2 in season 2, but he brought the show to Netflix. He already has a deadline for the show, he only wants to do 5 seasons.

[@inthedms82]

@@xitwound1 oh i didnt know that thanks

[@FlyingAlmonds]

When Manson appeared on screen I swear that it felt like the moment in The Dark Knight when the Joker first appeared.

[@tbz1551]

Ren V Well then I can also assume how much of a let down that character arch and performance was.

[@an7566]

T BZ nah

[@UlyssesM]

nah you're crazy. go watch more manson interviews

[@willhardcastle2277]

Heath Ledger has cited Manson as one of the influences for his role as the joker. Its not all of the part but he definitely based some of the Jokers characteristics on him.

[@debrajones7344]

Ren V I liked how the Mindhunter team immediately pegged him as the BS artist that he was.

[@Jennieturnsmeon]

The ending of season 2 is so anticlimactic yet extremely satisfying at the same time. This is probably one of the best series I've ever watched.

[@SkyReviewsNet]

it really reminds us that sometimes crimes go unsolved, sometimes the police and the families of the victims don't get the closure they deserve.

[@Jennieturnsmeon]

@@SkyReviewsNet true that. And that makes the show so brilliant. It's super engaging yet it stays real. I can't wait for s3

[@lifeofapotato4595]

yeah also my ocd when i knew its only 9 eps, i thought defuk why not 10 at least?

[@omensoffate]

@@Jennieturnsmeonwhat s3 lol

[@jesushatesyoutoo]

I fell in love with Anna Torv in "Fringe", her role as Wendy Carr in Mind Hunter is brilliant.

[@spadada]

jesushatesyoutoo she is so very talented.

[@s.k.2017]

Loved her in Fringe

[@racafritz]

Without having to look it up you just clarified for me where I know her from. Thank you👍

[@dangwood91887]

Honestly the guy who played Ed Kemper and his performance is what made me fall in love with the show. He’s such a likable and seemingly kind hearted individual but underneath or at the same time as ruthless as they come. Phenomenal actor though.

[@valiant971]

I didn't know she is Australian. Her American accent on the show is perfect.

[@tertialtom5702]

I thought her accent was horrible, she had no dialect. I didnt even know she wasnt American at first but it became way too distracting. Otherwise great show.

[@uilliam6926]

@@tertialtom5702 Just shut up and enjoy the show.

[@gdkopinionator4356]

The series has this unique feature in that it slowly circles around the BTK case. The Atlanta murders were never conclusively settled. A single killer was convicted of the murder of two adults, and is tied by fibers to the death of several children - but not all of them. The case is back in the press again, because Atlanta/Georgia politicians are once again taking interest in the case. The consensus is that the man convicted is only one of possibly several killers. It would be interesting if the case resolves before the series ends, and they are able to revisit it in the show. Frankly, I have never seen a series so easy to binge as this one. With most binges, I tend to want to "rush to the end". With this show, I want to savor every moment of film. Every second is pure art.

[@maismais1]

GDK Opinionator the Atlanta child killings case was reopened in March after being closed for almost 3 decades

[@9791kara]

i couldnt agree more!! this show is pure gold

[@Bluecape5]

Great interview, I'm an Anna Torv fan and the cutest thing was Jonathan calling Anna, Torv @ 1:48 😂❤️

[@kellyalves756]

Annie Redcape That was a bro move, him drawing her into the conversation. Poor Anna. A rose between two attention.. junkies.😁

[@AustinStonewall]

Anna Torv's character arc in season 2 was my personal favorite. Mindhunter has some of the best sexual politics of any show in recent memory; with Holden being decidedly post-young/sexy relationship in season 1, with Tench valiantly fighting for his marriage/family throughout season 2 and w/ Carr diligently looking to balance her social and professional vocations all atop a backdrop of complete relational depravity, I just think it's endlessly fascinating. I'm excited for season 3!

[@hafsaxvi4027]

I have a huge crush on the actor who plays Bill Tench. Hes a fine MAN

[@iyaluna5739]

Agree. He's so lowkey HOT.

[@hafsaxvi4027]

@@iyaluna5739 *High key

[@lacrima9872]

Ugh same 😭

[@windyhead7960]

I hope Netflix wouldnt think it's already worked enough on Ted Bundy, we need to see him in season 3,FBI behavioral unit did interview him.

[@maismais1]

windyhead 7 yes John E. Douglas is renown for his work on Bundy which was during the Mid-late 80s’ so there’d definitely be a time period jump in either season 3, 4 or 5 just for that

[@windyhead7960]

@@maismais1 if they jump to mid 80s, that'll be around the time Robert Ressler tried to interview him, and described him as:"An intelligent narcissistic psychopath, sometimes,I feel HE understands more about ME than the other way around. "And if they jump to late 80s, they could feature his confessions.

[@gabe3134]

@@maismais1 btk is still at large so they cant jump to far off.

[@Soph149]

gabe yea BTK didn’t get caught till the 2000’s. So there’s a lotta life in this show! Fingers crossed netflix laps up the hype and rolls with it and we get at least a few more seasons xx

[@maismais1]

gabe how is btk still at large? He was apprehended in 2005

[@johnsummers9660]

Holt McCallany and Anna Torv are absolutely incredible actors.

[@Raorl1734]

That moment when they stop Williams on the bridge and the cámara zooms on him for the first time, wow!!! Scary but so well done!

[@PlagueKing_LordFalix]

He is actually in episode six at the crime scene at about the 31 min mark. It zooms in on him.

[@spadada]

I love that Groff calls Anna Torv “Torv.”

[@lisasar3954]

Can't wait for season 3 !!! Hurry up guys 👐One of the best series I've seen so far and I've seen many

[@inthedms82]

Yessssss

[@hishamali4764]

what a great show , 2 years is too much to wait Netflix

[@fvrs3411]

Hisham Ali I would rather have to wait two years and get this amazing season then just pushing out seasons and diminishing the quality.

[@dannyqqq1]

this is by far the best show on Netflix. and one of the best shows all times. cheers!

[@johnsummers9660]

Mindhunter and The OA are the best shows on Netflix....

[@rodolfocruz6855]

My spouse doesn't watch TV. But mindhunters it's one of 3 shows he has binge watch with me and I really like that because we never get to watch TV together. So Thank you guys!

[@moyoujermalili2509]

Does Anna Torv not exist to the interviewer? that was so rude to ignore her like that and not ask her one single question @Rotten Tomatoes TV

[@charlie5115]

Nah I kinda feel like the interviewer just asked very open questions, not directed at anyone specifically, and Anna Torv maybe didn’t feel comfortable speaking up?

[@Bootmahoy88]

@@charlie5115 That's correct. Ms. Torv is a shy person in interviews, not to imply in the least that she's unintelligent. She's super intelligent.

[@hannibal2168]

stfu

[@runningchickensover]

Romeo M Her critique of the interview had nothing to do with Torv being a woman. You coming to the conclusion that yourself says more about you than her,,

[@Bootmahoy88]

EL Plagua no direct correlation, but it can often be misconstrued in interview situations that a guest who isn’t very forthright in speaking his or her thoughts, has little or nothing to say, when all they are really is very shy. I myself was in an interview situation with a colleague for a film promotion. I spoke often in the free-form forum where neither of us were directly addressed. Someone who was present made a snide comment suggesting that my colleague wasn’t very bright. He became, in fact, tongue tied and came across awkwardly. He’s actually extremely intelligent. It’s a common misconception to correlate being extremely taciturn with low intelligence.

[@Amy-gn6zw]

Anna Torv is a treasure! 🌺💕

[@ari1234a]

It was so nice to see those scenes with September and Olivia Dunham. Hope that season 3 brings more of those.

[@muradmaharramov4888]

Can`t wait for Season 2 .Best Netflix show right now.

[@Adhiiff]

true!!!! mindhunter, dark, ozark, definitely a 9/10

[@deepstariaenigmatica2601]

@@Adhiiff Ozarks really that good? I have been meaning to watch it's just that the premise doesn't interest me much

[@anisulislam6431]

@@deepstariaenigmatica2601 Ozark is not upto the quality of mindhunter

[@deepstariaenigmatica2601]

@@anisulislam6431 yeah, i knew the moment i read the premise

[@lindeycraft2518]

All the actors in this show were so amazing. I watched this series so many times I practically know the lines by heart. I was little when these things took place so that’s why it’s so interesting now at 53. Hats off to all worked n this project. Well done 👍

[@shicrapt]

I'm just enchanted by Anna Torv's posture. Mindhunter is the first time I saw her, and her posture and walk show a lot of confidence which I suppose is how the female character has to show in a male-dominated FBI and even in her teaching profession. Sometimes, though, I miss the dialogue and have to rewind.

[@newbieseverything7426]

Watch her series Fringe

[@Dan-gi6tf]

she seems so Claire Underwood in Mindhunter lol

[@twomindz79]

Start of s2 opening with Roxy music''s 'every dream home is a heartache ' was brilliant. Fit perfect.

[@danedeandrade]

it gave me chills

[@GordoPiano]

twomindz79 Agreed...delightfully creepy.

[@hankscorpion]

the entire series music selections are awesome.

[@milliecevallos7756]

I love the way Jonathan talks

[@shaikhsaif1802]

One of the most humble cast. Truly love these 3.

[@rosiesims4180]

Binged watched and it does not disappoint

[@gregoryblount9264]

The best show on any network/ streaming service. All done without mindless gun fights, explosions, car chases, green screen effects or drawn out fight scenes. Just amazing acting, dialog and story telling.

[@Charlotte66666]

Great show, binge watched both series. The actors are amazing. More please!

[@brendawilliams1654]

So ready for season 3!!!

[@benndarayta9156]

This show is underrated really great actors

[@djstoney28]

Excellent Cast, Excellent Show!! Bravo!!

[@tramanarayanarao2656]

The Characters mature in this Season. Can't wait for Season 3......😎✌

[@junemarlowe2624]

Excellent show! I certainly hope it is renewed for many seasons!

[@yvonne2965]

Great interviewer.. one of my fav shows ever

[@sanjaybhu0542]

Truly amazing shows...love it👍

[@GTanya07]

im soooo obsessed with this series! i need season 3 ASAP!

[@debrajones7344]

Awesome show! I'm almost sorry I binged on season 2, it will be such a long time before season 3 comes out.

[@jamestreanor4361]

This show was one of the best of its kind I have seen in a long time. It's almost like I was watching what Criminal Minds would be like in the 70's. This is where it all began for the BAU. Loved it and can't wait for season 3. Don't make us wait too long.

[@murrstevens]

nice interview.

[@394qwer]

Definitely my top Netflix show. I watched season 2 straight forward like a single movie.

[@as-wl1uy]

Netflix rocks, this cast is so talented. Mindhunter is spectacular, professional, and incredibly in-depth stories in each chapter.

[@reyalexandro]

What makes the show more incredible is how all three of them play very different characters yet all three feel so believable. Its just an amazing show that makes you think about so many things.

[@bobwalton4630]

Hollywood can keep pumping out trashy empty comic book movies and reboots and sequels. Thank God for shows like this!

[@PADARM]

@Scott Summers they are crap

[@skate14eras]

Man the performances from the people who played the serial killers are out of this world. Such talented people. I need season 3 now 😩

[@NOZZYDAMNMUSICLV4PROD]

10 Years ago - BrBAD the best TV show. Right now MINDHUNTER the best tv show. We need Matthew Mcconaughey in next season, in the role like Rustin Chole. Holt Mccallany incredible actor

[@vernonsalisbury5276]

Agreed. Rust would work WELL with these guys!

[@abigase135]

Matthew is great for shows like this, he proves it in True detective

[@PlagueKing_LordFalix]

Matthew mcconaughea cant stop being himself long enogh to ever dissapear in a role. Which is what is needed in this show. You have to see the character, not the actor. He is way too big for something like Mindhunter. Off the top of my head, the only actor I can recall pulling it off is John Lithgow as the Trinity Killer in Dexter.

[@letivon6589]

Two more days! I feel like I’ve waited for a decade...

[@GABSY_GAMING]

2 more days.. im about to watch the last episode of season 1 later. 👍

[@rose191991]

absolutely amazing show ♡♡♡

[@shofiulazam3203]

Man Holt Mccallany is such a generous and down to earth person. What a legend

[@Gaby-om5rd]

And hot!

[@madnero5508]

Great show. Acting, directing and writing are all superb.

[@cynthiaborges2471]

I have a huge crush on Jonathan Groff right now 😊😊

[@danaport6913]

I am so glad there would be more seasons

[@BB-bp7vx]

Excellent acting, great stories. Watching again, and again.

[@alexrobson4321]

Please make session 3 and keep them coming

[@KJ-je9pm]

Great show just finished season two! Also Anna Torv is a goddess

[@kellyalves756]

K J She’s really intriguing. I’ve been trying to figure out her accent since “ The Sinner”.

[@remy8531]

An AMAZING leading cast!

[@luvillan4641]

The background noise in certain parts of each episode had me sitting on the edge of my seat!

[@FaizDar]

4:58 I hope it's not just different but good too as season 1 was an absolute masterpiece.

[@deepstariaenigmatica2601]

well now u know probably, just gonna say can't wait for season 3

[@FaizDar]

@@deepstariaenigmatica2601 Liked season 1 more, but this was great too.

[@atir2723]

Loved Holt's answer to the last question, I have thought that many times through both seasons.

[@ailishfitzgibbon9156]

amazing amazing amazing show - the acting, the writing, cinematography, completely draws you in every second.

[@jimmydroid7838]

We need more Ana Torv in our lives.

[@firstname__lastname]

My boy Damon.. my god give this dude an Emmy or Oscar! He is suchhhhhh a brilliant actor, I've been watching his work for awhile now but holy hell!! His Manson was freaking SPOT ON. It was sooooo eerie. I got full body chills.

True

[@problematicdietcoke]

UGH all three of them are incredibly good looking and talented.. definitely amazing casting

[@DethroneME]

Wanted more Ed Kemper. That dude is soooooo amazing.

[@danagasumova9179]

I love how articulate they all are :)

[@gunkmasterflex942]

such a such an outstanding season!..... we NEED MORE!!!!!!!!!

[@KarenRiffe]

When will Season 3 be available? I really love this show. You guys are great.

[@mikayocc]

Knowing Fincher, another 2 years. :(

[@KarenRiffe]

@@mikayocc Lord I hope not.

[@isabelledesu]

I think mindhunter is really good. My fave is Bill Tench :) just finished season 2 last weekend and i can't wait to watch s3

[@davidhutchinson5233]

Great show....

[@dafcorleone]

Amazing show! And i love her so much😍

[@maismais1]

What I truly wish is that they added a scene (which actually happened in real life) where Holden helped the courtroom trap the Atlanta child murderer into showing anger because the judge didn’t believe he was the murderer

[@smr32061]

Love this show!

[@vrkondemand]

I binged both seasons in 24 straight hours.what a show it was.gave chills

[@Lon0211]

They seem so nice and friendly, love this show.

[@524sbth]

Fascinating show! I was in chanted from the first episode.... it gives so much without overplaying!

[@06alepea1]

First question the interviewer asks, she uses the word "like" five times... I love Mindhunters and am going to binge watch it later today, but I cannot watch this interview if I'm going to be hearing "like" every 2 seconds when the interviewer is talking.

[@sabyya]

I binged watched 2 seasons of Mindhunter in last 2 days ! Dayyammm

[@zenverse2884]

Loved the fringe reunion

[@bermudachris930]

One of the most incredible shows on TV period!

[@8656737s]

I absolutely love this show! Great actors ❤

[@UpgradeNEvolve]

Freaking out about new season Not freaking out freaking 🔥🔥🔥

[@infernafirestein]

Excellent season 2!

[@furdedezee]

You know come to think of it I have never seen Holden smile ONCE in Mindhunter

[@TheresaLubowitz]

He starts to smile when Manson comes into the room then realizes Bill sees it and he stops.

[@garnet0101]

Everything about Mindhunter is outstanding. From the acting to the storylines.

[@PuadafaProductions]

I love these 3

[@heather9206]

One of may favorite shows! And seeing the actors here makes me love them even more (:

[@vrushalis8499]

One of the best shows ever made... Waited for 2 years for it's return and for falling all over again for Jonathan groff😚

[@jonquick2]

Great show! Season 2 is awesome. Let's go season 3!!!