The Mayor
Seen it?2017 | 1 seasons | 22 min | Comedy
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (81% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a small audience and almost no lasting buzz. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who wants a laugh.
- The mood
- Light and funny.
- The pace
- One season: easy to finish in a weekend or two, short, snackable episodes, about 3 hours in all.
- What might put you off
- Rated TV-14. Probably too much for younger kids.
- It was cancelled, so the story may not get a proper ending.
A struggling hip-hop artist runs for mayor to promote his mix-tape and wins.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
81% on Rotten Tomatoes, 72 on Metacritic
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerWeak
Limited series that reached a small audience so far; interest faded quickly after launch
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 17K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Created by Jeremy Bronson
- Brandon Micheal HallCourtney Rose
- Lea MicheleValentina Barella
- Yvette Nicole BrownDina Rose
- Marcel SpearsT.K. Clifton
- Bernard David JonesJermaine Leforge