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Mercy

2009·Show
22Episodes in1Season
51
MediocreGoodWatch score

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Good for friends night · teens · background watch

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Mercy is a medical drama which aired on NBC from September 23, 2009 to May 12, 2010. The series initially aired on Wednesday nights at 8/7c, as part of the 2009 fall season, but was pushed back to 9/8c in April. On October 23, 2009, Mercy was picked up for a full twenty-two-episode first season. On May 14, 2010, NBC announced that Mercy had been cancelled and would not return for a second season due to low ratings.
Medical DramaHospital WorkplaceFast-Paced EpisodesRealistic SituationsInterpersonal RelationshipsEmergency Room ActionEmotional & IntenseCharacter-Focused

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Is Mercy worth watching?

51
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 51 (IMDb 7.1, Rotten Tomatoes 25%, and Metacritic 41). Audiences rate it higher (76 out of 100) than critics (33).

How long does it take to watch Mercy?

16 h

About 16 hours: 22 episodes in 1 season of about 44 minutes each, aired from 2009 to 2010.

Can I half-watch Mercy?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 4 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

Is Mercy plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (7 of 10) and pathos (7 of 10) more than on its plot.

What tropes does Mercy use?

Shell-Shocked VeteranToken MinoritySympathetic AdultererFair CopFiremen Are HotAbsence Makes the Heart Go YonderBadass BookwormEven the Girls Want HerHospital Gurney SceneLove DodecahedronMercy KillingYou Did Everything You Couldand 15 more

TV Tropes lists 27 tropes for it, including Shell-Shocked Veteran, Token Minority, and Sympathetic Adulterer.