TMDb/The Mentalist TV The Mentalist is a Netflix hit again, but star Robin Tunney doubts a revival. Discover why the beloved CBS procedural's return seems unlikely. April 19, 2026 AceShowbiz - The Mentalist has experienced a surprising resurgence in popularity thanks to its availability on Netflix, yet one of the series' stars has openly expressed doubts about any revival happening. Originally airing on CBS from 2008 to 2015, the crime procedural starring Simon Baker ran for seven seasons and 151 episodes.