About Mindhorn

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About

Mindhorn is a British dark comedy TV show that aired in 2016. The series follows the fictional character of Richard Thorncroft, played by Julian Barratt, who was a popular TV detective in the 1980s called "Mindhorn." Richard Thorncroft becomes entangled in a real-life murder case on the Isle of Man, where he believes a serial killer is targeting old acquaintances from the Mindhorn TV show.

Making / Production

Mindhorn was created by Julian Barratt and Simon Farnaby. Barratt also starred in the show as the main character, Richard Thorncroft. The series was directed by Sean Foley and produced by Baby Cow Productions and Cave Bear Productions. Mindhorn was predominantly filmed on the Isle of Man, where the story takes place.

Actors

• Julian Barratt as Richard Thorncroft / Mindhorn - Richard Thorncroft is the fictional character Mindhorn, a washed-up TV detective who believes he is still as famous and relevant as he was in the 80s.
• Essie Davis as Patricia Deville - Patricia is Richard's former co-star and love interest on the Mindhorn TV show. She becomes involved in the real-life murder case on the Isle of Man.
• Andrea Riseborough as DC Baines - Baines works on the real-life murder case and initially dismisses Richard's claims, but later becomes an ally.
• Russell Tovey as Paul Melly - Paul is also a former co-star of Richard's from the Mindhorn TV show and is one of the potential targets of the serial killer.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• Mindhorn was inspired by Barratt's own experiences playing a similar character, Howard Moon, in the cult TV show "The Mighty Boosh."
• The character of Mindhorn was partially inspired by classic TV detectives like Bergerac and Magnum, P.I.
• The series received positive reviews for its humor and performances, with Julian Barratt's portrayal of Richard Thorncroft being particularly praised.
• Mindhorn was released on Netflix in the United States and gained a cult following.

Awards

Mindhorn received several nominations and won the British Comedy Award for Best Comedy Drama.

Quotes

• "I'm Mindhorn, the detective with the robotic eye that can literally 'see the truth'." - Richard Thorncroft
• "I'm here to help, but, you know, mainly to get the publicity." - Richard Thorncroft
• "You got to careful when you heckle a man. He might suplex you through a glass table." - Richard Thorncroft

Music / Soundtrack

The soundtrack for Mindhorn features a mix of 80s synth-pop and original score composed by Keefus Ciancia. Some notable songs from the show include "Mindhorn Theme" and "Island of Dreams" by The Springfields.