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Mercy

2009·Show
22Episodes in1Season
IMDb7.1Metacritic418.0Rotten Tomatoes25%–
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High energy, light on feelings.

Energy

Fast-paced

Fast from start to finish.

  • Fast Pace8
  • Tension6
  • Adrenaline5

Heart

Moving

  • Pathos7
  • Family Dynamics6
  • Melancholy5

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Situational Comedy3
  • Cringe Humor2

World

Everyday modern life

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Acting7
  • Narrative Structure7
  • Character Depth7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Editing7
  • Music Composition6
  • Music Centrality6

Who it's for

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About

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

Crew

Directed by:
Andrew Bernstein, Lawrence Trilling, Adam Bernstein
Written by:
Dan Dworkin, Toni Graphia, Jay Beattie
Produced by:
Gail Berman, Lloyd Braun, James Bigwood

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Mercy

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Is Mercy worth watching?

51
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 51/100 (IMDb 7.1, Rotten Tomatoes 25%, and Metacritic 41). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Mercy rated?

ViolenceStrong languageDisturbing imagery

Content advisories: violence, strong language, and disturbing imagery.

How many seasons does Mercy have?

1 season

It has 1 season with 22 episodes of about 44 minutes each.

Do critics and audiences agree on Mercy?

Critics33
Audiences76

Not quite. Audiences rate Mercy higher (76) than critics (33). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

When did Mercy air?

It ran from 2009 to 2010 and has ended.

What language is Mercy in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

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 storytelling tropes for Mercy, including Shell-Shocked Veteran, Token Minority, Sympathetic Adulterer.