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Mr. Mercedes

2017 – 2019Show3 seasons30 episodesTV-MA

MysterySci-Fi & Fantasy
77
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.6Metacritic727.3Rotten Tomatoes91%71%

A nerve-racking, gripping mystery series about crime and everyday modern life.

Good for friends night · party vibe · teens

Skip it if graphic violence bothers you

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Not for warmth, comfort or laughs.

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Episodes

3 seasons · 30 episodes · best: S1E9 "Ice Cream, You Scream, We All Scream" 8.3

Episodes

7.9
7.3
7.5

Story

Don’t let him inside your head.

A demented serial killer taunts a retired police detective with a series of lurid letters and emails, forcing the ex-cop to undertake a private, and potentially felonious, crusade to bring the killer to justice before he can strike again.

Feels like

  • Psychological Crime Thriller
  • Cat-and-Mouse Dynamic
  • Grief and Redemption
  • Serial Killer Mystery
  • High-Stakes Suspense
  • Dark Procedural
  • Character-Driven Drama
  • Stephen King Adaptation

Cast

24 of 43 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Jack Bender, Laura Innes, Peter Weller
Written by
David E. Kelley, Jonathan Shapiro, Dennis Lehane
Produced by
Brian Walsh
Music by
David Vanacore, Anthony Roman

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

August 9, 2017 · November 12, 2019 · Ended

First aired
August 9, 2017
Last aired
November 12, 2019
Status
Ended
Length
3 seasons · 30 episodes
Age rating
TV-MA
Content
Violence, Strong Language, Disturbing Imagery, Suicide Themes
Genres
Mystery, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
132 countries
Keywords
based on novel or book

Tropes

Adaptational Nationality, Pet the Dog, Age Lift +9

  • Adaptational Nationality
  • Pet the Dog
  • Age Lift
  • Adaptation Personality Change
  • Adaptational Heroism
  • Named After First Instalment
  • Death by Adaptation
  • Ungrateful Bastard
  • Spared by the Adaptation
  • Evil Sounds Deep
  • Adaptational Villainy
  • Improvised Weapon

12 of 15 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Mr. Mercedes?"

Questions about Mr. Mercedes

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Mr. Mercedes?

PeacockPeacock Premium+

In the United States, Mr. Mercedes streams on Peacock. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 131 other countries.

Is Mr. Mercedes worth watching?

77
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 77 (IMDb 7.6, Rotten Tomatoes 91%, and Metacritic 72).

Which season of Mr. Mercedes is best?

Season 1, with an IMDb average of 7.9. Season 2 is the weakest at 7.3. The highest-rated episode is Ice Cream, You Scream, We All Scream (season 1, episode 9) at 8.3, and the lowest is Let's Go Roaming (season 2, episode 2) at 6.8.

How long does it take to watch Mr. Mercedes?

28 h

About 28 hours: 30 episodes in 3 seasons of about 55 minutes each, aired from 2017 to 2019.

Will Mr. Mercedes scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

At times: scares are rated 6 of 10.