Mr. Mercedes

Name: Mr. Mercedes
Genre: Mystery, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Drama
Released: 2017-08-09
Cast: Brendan Gleeson, Jharrel Jerome, Holland Taylor, Breeda Wool, Justine Lupe

2017 | 3 seasons | Mystery, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Drama

Saturday Special

Why it’s a Saturday Special

People are still talking about it and it earned strong reviews (92% on Rotten Tomatoes), despite a short run with a modest audience. A strong pick for the weekend.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it: Made for anyone who likes to be kept guessing and sci-fi fans. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
The mood: Tense.
The pace: 3 seasons: a few weeks of evenings.
What might put you off: Rated TV-MA: meant for adults.
Audiences were cooler on it than critics.

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.

How it earned its rating

CriticsStrong
92% on Rotten Tomatoes
AudiencesSolid
7.2 out of 10
AwardsBelow par
1 win and 5 nominations from smaller awards and festivals
Reach & staying powerBelow par
Ran for 3 seasons and reached a modest audience
Buzz & cultural impactVery strong
About 1.5 million people sought it out in the past year

Season by season

The show overall is a Saturday Special. Here's how each season stacks up; Season 2 is the high point.

Season 12017 · 10 episodes · 83% on Rotten Tomatoes · 6.8 out of 10
Sunday
Season 22018 · 10 episodes · 100% on Rotten Tomatoes · 6.5 out of 10
Saturday
Season 32019 · 10 episodes · 6.6 out of 10
Weeknight