Profiler

Profiler

MIND OVER MURDER

On NBC

1996–20004 seasons83 episodes45 min7.0 / 10

A procedural crime drama centered on psychological profiling and serial killer investigation, balancing dark subject matter with the structural reassurance of case resolution and ensemble camaraderie.

Rachel Burke is a criminal profiler, one of the best, actually. She, along with a sophisticated team of specialists on the FBI's Violent Crimes Task Force in Atlanta, investigates crimes throughout the country. Together, they solve the toughest of cases while trying to live their lives as best they can.

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Questions people ask

  • Is Profiler scary? Yes. More frightening than 79% of series.

  • Is Profiler violent? Somewhat. More violent than 71% of series.

  • Is Profiler sad? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

  • Does Profiler leave you hopeful? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

  • Is Profiler easy watching? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

These describe how the series comes across across its whole run, compared with other well-known series. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked episode by episode, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.

53/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this series gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

Familiar shape, done well.

Rarity59

How unlike any other series this one feels

Surprise54

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love45

How much audiences actually like it

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Ensemble

Like Profiler

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as Profiler

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like Profiler, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Profiler, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Profiler, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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