TV series · 2017 · Netflix
Is Mindhunter based on a book?
Quick answer
Yes. Mindhunter is based on the book Mindhunter: Inside the FBI's Elite Serial Crime Unit by John Edward Douglas (1995).
The TV series premiered in 2017 on Netflix.
The book behind Mindhunter
Mindhunter: Inside the FBI's Elite Serial Crime Unit
by John Edward Douglas · first published 1995 · true crime, memoir
Memoir by John Edward Douglas.
Common questions
Is Mindhunter based on a book?
Yes. Mindhunter is based on the book Mindhunter: Inside the FBI's Elite Serial Crime Unit by John Edward Douglas (1995).
Who wrote the book Mindhunter is based on?
Mindhunter: Inside the FBI's Elite Serial Crime Unit was written by John Edward Douglas and first published in 1995.
Should I read the book before watching?
If you like knowing the full story and characters first, read Mindhunter: Inside the FBI's Elite Serial Crime Unit before you watch. Adaptations often change or cut plotlines, so the book is a different experience even if you've seen the TV series.