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Why 'The Mentalist' Was Canceled After Season 7, Explained
MovieWebStory by Eliss Watkins
scrn logline
After 7 seasons, 'The Mentalist' was canceled - here's the inside scoop on why the hit crime drama had to call it quits.
beat sheet
- Ratings took a nosedive in the later seasons, with viewership dropping from 19 million to just 8 million by the finale.
- Producers and the network couldn't agree on the show's creative direction, with CBS pushing for a more procedural format while the creators wanted to evolve the storylines.
call sheet
Simon Baker, CBS, The Mentalist