Mr. Mercedes

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Season 1
Season #: 3, 2, 1
Metascore
71

Generally favorable reviews - based on 17 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 14 out of 17
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 17
  3. Negative: 0 out of 17
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Critic Reviews

  1. The New York Times
    Reviewed by: Mike Hale
    Aug 8, 2017
    60
    The problem with Mr. Mercedes, at least early on, is a version of Netflix bloat: it dawdles, and through the first four episodes it feels like the story is still getting started. One of the most important characters from the novel, a woman who joins in Bill’s investigation, has yet to appear. So far Mr. Kelley has put together a decent character study, but whether he’ll pull off a hard-boiled thriller remains a mystery.
  2. IndieWire
    Reviewed by: Ben Travers
    Aug 7, 2017
    50
    While Mr. Mercedes exhibits signs of improvement--the series’ resonance strengthens once Mary-Louise Parker (finally) shows up--the drama comes off as an unappealing combination of Stephen King’s most ghastly horror moments mashed into a hard-boiled detective story.
  3. Variety
    Reviewed by: Maureen Ryan
    Aug 9, 2017
    40
    Mr. Mercedes comes off as a plodding compendium of serial-killer and cop cliches, all conveyed via an unrelentingly dour tone and almost suffocating aesthetic of drab greens, blacks and browns.

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#90 Best TV Season of 2017
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#90 Most Discussed TV Season of 2017
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#25 Most Shared TV Season of 2017

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User Score
7.5

Generally favorable reviews- based on 75 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 63 out of 75
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 75
  3. Negative: 8 out of 75
  1. JorgeLestre
    Aug 12, 2017
    9
    Although there is nothing particularly original in Mr. Mercedes, Brendan Gleeson and Harry Treadaway's performances up the game to a higherAlthough there is nothing particularly original in Mr. Mercedes, Brendan Gleeson and Harry Treadaway's performances up the game to a higher place. It's thrilling, captivating and nervewrecking sometimes, which makes it enjoyable in the long run.… Full Review »
  2. Ittiaces
    Oct 15, 2017
    9
    A fantastic show superbly cast and well put together as a whole. Brendan Gleeson is terrific as the retired police detective who refuses toA fantastic show superbly cast and well put together as a whole. Brendan Gleeson is terrific as the retired police detective who refuses to let his last murder case go unsolved. Harry Treadaway is terrifying as the maternally abused perpetrator torturing his remaining victims. There are many great performances and colourful characters created here. The script is snappy and well paced throughout. Being unfamiliar with the source material I can't say whether or not it's a just adaptation of the Stephen King novel but thought it was an excellent piece of storytelling in its own right. I also loved the soundtrack over the opening credits each week which show Gleeson struggling to get out of bed to face what could be another disaster of a day. Excellently done, it certainly deserves a viewing.… Full Review »
  3. Elisamorgan1
    Aug 22, 2018
    10
    I've watched this series over and over again. I enjoy all the Easter eggs hidden within the scenes. Watch carefully and you will see themI've watched this series over and over again. I enjoy all the Easter eggs hidden within the scenes. Watch carefully and you will see them especially in the opening sequences. This show is delightful to watch and the character choices are excellent.… Full Review »
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