I posted frequently about actor Jonathan Groff (HERE:) and earlier this year, wrote about my love season 1 of Mindhunter in a piece featuring Jonathan's co-star, actor Hold McCallany. (HERE:) I love a great character driven drama, and although Mindhunter is set in early days the FBI began it study multiple murders, it's focus remains steady on it's three main characters.
Unlike similar shows, where violence and crime lead the story, in Mindhunter, it's not so much the crime, but the characters reaction to them and their jobs that drives most of the drama. Holden, (Groff) Bill (McCallany) and Dr. Wendy Carr (Anna Torv) are all tested in season 2 with the main case the 1979-1981 Atlanta Child Murders. Actress Stacey Roca also gets many shining moments when Bill's home life takes a unexpected, but disturbing turn.
Brooks, McCallany and Groff
One of my favorite actors in Season 2 is the talented, and gorgeous Albert Brooks. Brooks made a brief appearance as Jim Barney in episode eight of the first season, but plays a much larger role in Season 2. Brook's character adds a great balance of character between the intense relationship between Holden and Bill.
Albert Brooks
Brooks (front) in The Brothers Size (Pittsburgh City Theatre)
Mindhunter has always allowed it's guest stars to shine, and in season 2, many are given great dramatic moments. In addition to the many men behind bars who are given long scenes to strut their thespian chops, the most powerful performance in season 2 comes from actress June Carryl who plays mother and activist Camille Bell. Although he's faced many challenging characters on the show, none had the strength Carryl brings to her character.
One of my favorite actors, Christopher Bachus, (below) also makes an memorable impression and is almost unrecognisable in his role as Manson family member Ted Watson. I'm used to Bachus's beautiful long locks, but he's wigged up for his role as Ted. Check out more Christopher in the post below.
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