(Jonathan Groff) is based on John Douglas , who interviewed notorious killers like Charles Manson and the Son of Sam to understand their "art".
(Anna Torv) is based on Dr. Ann Wolbert Burgess , a researcher whose work with trauma victims was crucial to the unit’s development. Eerie Authenticity: Casting & Script Mindhunter Crime, Drama, Thriller 2017 0h 50m 8.6
The show is renowned for its hauntingly accurate portrayals of real-life murderers: Cameron Britton - Vulture (Jonathan Groff) is based on John Douglas ,