NETFLIX VIEWERS ARE SACRIFICING SLEEP FOR A CRIME DRAMA THEY “CAN’T STOP WATCHING” AS FANS ADMIT THEY’RE HOOKED

Netflix subscribers looking for their next all-night binge may have found their answer, with one crime drama prompting viewers to stay awake into the early hours just to watch another episode. Despite not being a Netflix original, the series has earned enthusiastic praise from fans who say they simply cannot pull themselves away from the screen.

The show recently came up on Reddit after a viewer asked for recommendations for a Netflix series worth watching all night. Among the many suggestions, one familiar crime drama quickly stood out, with several people sharing their own experiences of becoming completely absorbed in it.

The discussion comes as audiences continue to seek out television that keeps them watching long after they intended to go to bed. Another series previously attracted similar attention, reportedly keeping Netflix viewers glued to their screens for six hours straight.

Fans Say They Can’t Stop Watching The Mentalist

The series earning all the attention is The Mentalist, a crime drama that has continued to attract devoted viewers long after its original television run.

When one Reddit user posted, “Need a Netflix series I can binge all night,” the response was swift. One person simply recommended The Mentalist, but that brief suggestion was backed up by a stream of enthusiastic comments from other viewers.

One fan revealed just how quickly the show had taken over their routine, writing: “With too much time on my hands I binged this show at an absolute record speed, so safe to say my thoughts were approximately eat, Mentalist, sleep, repeat. I didn’t expect to love it this much.”

Another viewer was already well into the series after only a few days, admitting: “Been binge-watching this since Monday. Can’t stop watching. Currently watching season five, episode four.”

For some fans, the attachment goes well beyond simply wanting to find out what happens next. One viewer described the emotional void they experienced after reaching the end of the show, explaining how much comfort it had brought them.

“I just finished binge-watching The Mentalist, and now I feel completely empty inside,” they wrote. “Watching this show brought me a sense of comfort and peace that I hadn’t felt in years.”

The fan went on to describe the series as a personal refuge and an escape, saying it had helped them smile again. Finishing it, they said, felt like losing a group of friends.

“The nostalgia is hitting hard, and I already miss everything about it. I can’t wait to re-watch it again.”

The comments suggest that the show’s appeal extends beyond its murder investigations. For these viewers, the characters and the time spent following their stories have become just as important as the mysteries themselves.

What Is The Mentalist About?

For anyone who has yet to give the series a try, The Mentalist is an American procedural crime drama that originally aired on CBS from September 23, 2008, to February 18, 2015. The series ran for seven seasons.

The story centres on Patrick Jane, an independent consultant who works alongside the California Bureau of Investigation (CBI), based in Sacramento, California.

Jane is not an official law enforcement officer, but he brings an unusual set of skills to the team. Before joining the investigators, he built a successful career as a psychic medium, although he openly acknowledges that his supposed psychic abilities were fraudulent.

Instead, Jane relies on his powers of observation, sharp instincts and ability to read people to help CBI agents solve murder cases. His unconventional methods make him a distinctive presence in investigations, often allowing him to notice details others overlook.

However, his work with the CBI is driven by something far more personal than solving crimes.

Jane is determined to find Red John, a notorious serial killer responsible for the murders of his wife, Angela Ruskin Jane, and their daughter, Charlotte Anne Jane. The search for the killer provides a central thread running through the series, adding a deeply personal mystery to its individual cases.

Combining crime drama with mystery and thriller elements, The Mentalist offers viewers seven seasons of investigations alongside Jane’s ongoing pursuit of Red John.

For those searching for a series to settle into for the long haul, every episode is currently available to stream on Netflix, making it possible to follow Jane’s story from the beginning to the end.