"Mindhunter" is not a movie; it is a television series that premiered on Netflix in 2017. Created by Joe Penhall and based on the true crime book "Mindhunter: Inside the FBI's Elite Serial Crime Unit" by John E. Douglas and Mark Olshaker, the show explores the early days of criminal psychology and criminal profiling at the FBI in the late 1970s. It features agents Holden Ford and Bill Tench, along with psychologist Wendy Carr, as they interview serial killers to understand their psychology.

Yes, "Mindhunter" is based on true events. The series, created by David Fincher and Charlize Theron, is inspired by the real-life work of FBI agents John E. Douglas and Robert K. Ressler in the late 1970s and early 1980s. They pioneered criminal profiling and interviewed serial killers to understand their psychology. The show incorporates real cases and individuals, blending factual elements with dramatized storytelling to explore the early days of criminal psychology and criminal profiling in the FBI.

"Mindhunter" is a Netflix series set in the late 1970s and early 1980s, focusing on FBI agents Holden Ford and Bill Tench, along with psychologist Wendy Carr. They pioneer criminal profiling by interviewing imprisoned serial killers to understand their psychology and motives. The show explores the development of criminal psychology and behavioral profiling within the FBI, delving into the complexities of human behavior and the impact of their work on both the agents and society. It is based on the true crime book "Mindhunter: Inside the FBI's Elite Serial Crime Unit."