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Mercy Street

2016·Show
12Episodes in2Seasons
68
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Strong craft, light on feelings.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Tension6
  • Fast Pace4
  • Violence4

Heart

Moving

Much of it is about family.

  • Pathos7
  • Family Dynamics7
  • Melancholy6

Humor

Some sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay5
  • Situational Comedy1
  • Dark Humor1

World

History, society, and war

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightIntergenerationalPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBinge-FriendlyThought-Provoking

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About

Follows the lives of two volunteer nurses on opposing sides of the Civil War - New England abolitionist Mary Phinney and Confederate supporter Emma Green. Based on true stories and set in a Union hospital in the occupied Confederate city of Alexandria, viewers are taken beyond the battlefield and into the lives of Americans on the Civil War home front as they face the unprecedented challenges of one of the most turbulent times in our nation’s history.
American Civil War DramaMedical & Nursing FocusHistorical RealismCharacter-DrivenSocial & Political ThemesWarfare ConsequencesBased on True StoriesHumanitarian StrugglePeriod Piece

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Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Mercy Street

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Mercy Street legally?

Mercy Street is included with a subscription to PBS, Thirteen, and WETA+ in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Hoopla. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Mercy Street worth watching?

68
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 68/100 (IMDb 7.5, Rotten Tomatoes 73%, and Metacritic 61). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Mercy Street rated?

ViolenceDisturbing imagery

Content advisories: violence and disturbing imagery.

How many seasons does Mercy Street have?

2 seasons

It has 2 seasons with 12 episodes of about 54 minutes each.

Is Mercy Street based on a true story?

Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.

Do critics and audiences agree on Mercy Street?

Critics67
Audiences72

Yes. Critics average 67 and audiences 72 out of 100, so both groups see Mercy Street much the same way.

When did Mercy Street air?

It ran from 2016 to 2017 and has ended.

What language is Mercy Street in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United Kingdom.

In how many countries can I watch Mercy Street?

3CATRUS

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Mercy Street in 3 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Mercy Street use?

Worst AidIronyHistorical Domain CharacterComposite CharacterOpen SecretNailed to the WagonHome by ChristmasGood ShepherdUnfit for GreatnessJurisdiction FrictionHurricane of EuphemismsAct of True Loveand 39 more

TV Tropes lists 51 storytelling tropes for Mercy Street, including Worst Aid, Irony, Historical Domain Character.