Mindhunter has received positive reviews from critics. On Metacritic, the first season has a score of 78 out of 100 based on 24 critics, indicating "generally favorable reviews".[20] On Rotten Tomatoes, it has a 97% approval rating with an average score of 7.66 out of 10 based on 58 reviews, and the site's critical consensus states, "Mindhunter distinguishes itself in a crowded genre with ambitiously cinematic visuals and a meticulous attention to character development."[21]