Why Did the Mentalist End?

How did the show end? The show opened up with great ratings and a strong viewer base but that gradually declined following each season. The show slipped from 6th position to the 25th during the last season. So, CBS decided to have the show end before ratings got worse and free up the slot for something new.

Why did The Mentalist get canceled?

The earlier dipped ratings couldn't be restored enough to stop CBS from pulling the plug on the show. The network even shortened the series finale season 7 to 13 episodes, while all the previous seasons had 20 episodes.

Is The Mentalist ever coming back?

Renewal status of 'The Mentalist'hasn't been confirmed yet. It may head on to some other streaming site, but definitely not CBS. Even if it does, it's clearly not happening now, but maybe in the latter half of 2021. As for the cast, none of them have officially confirmed their return for a new season.