Why Does 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.

Will there be a season 8 of mentalist?

It's been 5 years since the show was cancelled but fans are still hopeful about the renewal status of 'The Mentalist'. With CBS rapidly moving on to other shows, the possibilities of a 'The Mentalist' Season 8 are slim to none. Renewal status of 'The Mentalist'hasn't been confirmed yet.